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 (🎶Workin' too hard, tryin' to make a living🎶), and an iconic poster. '80s excess is in abundance (including a finale in a warehouse with sparks, fire, chains, and hooks hanging from the ceiling, natch), the villain is very intense, sweaty, and over the top, and director George P. Cosmatos leans heavy on the horror tropes, giving the film a slasher feel at times. Cobra is slim on character development, plot details, and plays it by the numbers, but it's like a night of junk food—always satisfying when you're in the mood.
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