Hero and the Terror (1988)

one of my absolute favorites!

Good start, but then it gets ruined

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Danny O'Brien is back in action fighting the notorious Simon Moon, also known as The Terror. Three years earlier O'Brien had single-handedly captured The Terror and was called Hero by the people of L.A. Now Simon has escaped and has started killing women again, and O'Brien is the only man who can stop him. The Problem with this film is mostly the killer the way he breaks the necks of all this people is over the top and kinda dumb. The acting is OK nothing spectacular and Chuck Norris let's face it his memes are funny but his acting or his movies are in the same dumb list as the ones of Steven Seagal honestly he isn't that much of a great action star but this movie is OK for the most part nothing crazy about it

Out of the ordinary for Norris? In a way it does feel like it, but still those sweaty and muscle-bound elements are still evident but in a lesser tone. Norris does kick some ass, but he plays a scarred, guilt-ridden and unsure character that doesn't see himself as some sort of hero (the media portrays) with the main focus being on the welfare of his girlfriend and their expected baby. Some might say that it's a sombre performance with little emotion, but it's a heartfelt turn that you feel every aching and haunting thought. Complementing that broad complexion is David Michael Frank's score, which is always there and holds a sorrow edge. The story builds upon its material with a humane angle, as Norris battles the demons (spares us some wry relationship humour) while the killer (the terror) is mainly a lumbering shadow that emits terror in the most basic and raw way. It's primal and old-fashion police-killer premise, but stays stimulating throughout. That's not discarding some repetitive and contrived inclusions, and how the killer does feel secondary to Norris. William Tannen's direction gradually forms suspense and moves quick enough (even with some useless spots). The action isn't eye-opening, but it's a sturdy display with moments of atmospheric lashings and the setting in a renovated movie theatre is a nice touch. The violence is quick, with the killer providing a sure cure for neck problems. An above-par cast do a sound job. Brynn Thayer excels as Norris' girlfriend. Jack O'Halloran's animalistic, brute physique is his performance and Steve James is enjoyable too. Rounding the cast off; Ryan O'Neil, Jeffrey Kramer, Murphy Dunne and a short, but important see-in for Billy Drago (this guy has presence) who explains the creepy and unsettling nature of the wanted killer.

I bought this movie probably like three years ago and always picked it up looking at the cover wanting to watch it, but never did. I went through a cannon phase where i bought a bunch of cannon movies to watch with my buddies.We would watch a cannon film, crack open a few beers, watch, laugh and enjoy. I bought all the Death Wishes(the first one is not by cannon and is actually legit) and a bunch of chucks. We got drunk and laughed at all the super cheese. Invasion USA is a fave. Well anyways i watched this one by myself and i have to say it really surprised me. I found myself shocked by how much i was enjoying it! Its not even cheesy. Its well directed and has a pretty good cast to it. This is hands down, actually a LEGIT Chuck Norris movie. Not your standard comedy act. Chuck acts very well here. Very likable with (lol im not kidding) some depth. All in all i loved it. LOL even the ending song which sounds like it could be in a sylvester stallone 80's movie(Cobra, First Blood,lol Over the Top). So what im saying, is check it out. It'll surprise ya. Ide give a 7.5 outta ten. cant do that here cause you cant go by .5.

Chuck Norris stars as Danny, a cop who took down a hulking serial killer however when said killer escapes, Danny knows he is the only one able to stop the terror. However Danny harbors a secret, he knows that it was sheer luck that got the terror arrested and even more luck that Danny survived, now a final battle is waged but is Danny ready? Right there in my description tells what the problem of this movie is. Norris is playing a wimpy hero who still suffers from psychological trauma. In the hands of a better actor, this concept would be interesting and could make for a great thriller. In the hands of a Norris thriller it just makes it ridiculous and hopelessly unheroic. Also on board is American Ninja's Steve James and Superfly's Ron O'Neal but any attempt at character development is defeated by the atrocious script. Also there is hardly any action and I always preferred a Norris movie with more fighting and less talking. Given the rating on this website, I must not be alone.* out of 4-(Bad)