Suburban Commando (1991)

Sadly Over-hyped

In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Burt Kennedy charmed my childhood with films like "Support Your Local Sheriff!", "Good Guys and the Bad Guys", "Support Your Local Gunfighter", "Hannie Caulder". Recently I saw "All Kind Strangers" with 3 excellent actors in the cast: Stacy Keach, Samantha Eggar, John Savage. Like the script of "All the Kind Strangers", the script of this "Suburban Commando" it's also not great. I watched it with pleasure, because the experienced professional old Burt Kennedy knew how to make a nice film from a second-hand script. I'm not a Hulk Hogan fan but he's not bad in the role of Ramsey. It's a pleasure to meet again the crazy pair Christopher Lloyd and Shelley Duvall. And the old Jack Elam, a veteran of many great westerns. The film starts with a Star Wars inspired scene and has some cool tunes along the way: Robert Jason with Almost Like Paradise, KC & The Sunshine Band with Do You Wanna Go Party.

I absolutely love this film, ever since I was little i remember having this on around once ever week. I wouldn't grow tired of it, maybe because I was a huge Hulk Hogan fan. Yes it does seem a little dated with it CGI if you can call it that, but i think is a great movie for all generations. There are so many moments of comedic value that me and my friends are constantly quoting and reminiscing about. It has a feel of a Arnold Schwarzenegger movie where there is constant great moments that can be enjoyed again and again. I would have to say this is probably my favourite Hulk Hogan film out of the ones he did. I love the soundtrack in this movie and I don't know why but it just seemed so cool at the time. and of course you cant go wrong with a cameo from The Undertaker with a comedy moment.

"I hate Earthlings!" - Shep Ramsey One look at the box-art for "Suburban Commando," and you know exactly what you're in for. If you are turned off by a pro-wrestler playing an alien in bad outfits who skateboards and substitutes sewing machines for dumb-bells, then it's best to just walk away. It's hardly high-art, or even a movie you'd want to admit to owning, but one thing is certain: It's is a nice slice of early 90's cheese.Hulk Hogan plays Shep Ramsey, a space warrior who finds himself a fish-out-of-water when he is forced into taking an extended vacation on Earth. As he adjusts to life in the suburbs, he befriends an architect (Christopher Lloyd), lives in said-architect's shed, tries to help a mime and a tree-bound cat, as well as fending off intergalactic bounty hunters with high-pitched voices. Hogan is essentially playing himself, while Lloyd gives an expectedly hammy performance. The humor, on the other hand, is surprisingly fresh and funny. Not to go so far as to say that it was a comedy-classic for its time, but at the very least, it dishes out a healthy dosage of belly laughs. While the initial premise sounds too cornball to be true, what results in the end is a plain, no-brain required kind of movie. The kind of flick you'll want to put on at the end of a long day and just laugh with. Purely innocent and simultaneously nostalgic, "Suburban Commando" is the best Hulk Hogan movie there is.But then again, that's not saying much.

This movie gets into my category of favorite classics of 1990s. Sure, it is more kids movie than even a family movie, and it can not compete with glowing old stream-liners like Back To The Future, not to mention recent Harry Potters, etc., still, it delivers the unique combination of funny comedy and warm atmosphere of kindness and personal achievement. You can rarely meet this combination in movies nowadays.What I also like is that the struggle of good and evil is going on more realistic sci-fi level than usual (no mystically flying superheroes and other such things). And the Hulk Hogan's character is perfect for him. This movie is probably Hogan's best. Christopher Lloyd also performed great (as usual), and the acting of many supporting characters was solid good and fit the plot precisely.So if you want the entertaining comedy for your family and you want to chuckle at some scenes for yourself, watch this movie. Hogan there looks like a big kind-hearted superhero uncle, so your kids will love him.