Cobra (1986) ***1/2

Cobra (1986) is an action fan's delight—delivering muscular thrills, impressive stuntwork, slick cinematography, memorable one-liners, a catchy soundtrack, and an iconic poster. The film plays it by the numbers, but it's like a night of junk food—always satisfying when you're in the mood.

For fans of the Dirty Harry, Rambo and Death Wish series.