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Blue Thunder

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Blue Thunder (1983)

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Reviews Counted:19

Fresh:15

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: The air above Los Angeles has become a battle ground in this explosive action thriller. Roy Scheider (JAWS) stars as Frank Murphy, a courageous and honorable Los Angeles police officer who is... The air above Los Angeles has become a battle ground in this explosive action thriller. Roy Scheider (JAWS) stars as Frank Murphy, a courageous and honorable Los Angeles police officer who is chosen to test run Blue Thunder, a high-tech experimental attack helicopter that comes complete with listening devices, camera lenses, and computer files. While flying Blue Thunder, Murphy and his partner, Lymangood (Daniel Stern) discover that the government intends to use the helicopter for corrupt crowd control and surveillance. The top-secret operation is being run by a sinister colonel (Malcolm McDowell), who will stop at nothing to keep the devious military conspiracy a secret. In an effort to expose the covert military operation Murphy decides to "borrow" Blue Thunder, flying against military and police aircrafts on a death-defying flight. Superb special effects and daredevil stunts combine with breathtaking cinematography to create a dizzying battle for justice. [More]

Starring: Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Oates

Starring: Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Oates, Candy Clark

Director: John Badham

Director: John Badham
Screenwriter: Dan O'Bannon

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As a cop-action flick this isn't bad, but it fits the mold so thoroughly that it feels more familiar than it should.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
08/02/09
James Plath
James Plath
DVDTown.com
N/R

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09/18/08
Variety
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02/21/08
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
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06/24/06
Time Out
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I've always had a weakness for Blue Thunder, which seemed terribly exciting during my teen years. More than two decades later, I can admit that it's not a great picture. But I still like it.

Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
05/19/06
Forrest Hartman
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal

still an invigorating and sardonic film

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02/09/06
Keith Breese
Keith Breese
Filmcritic.com

Despite some big lapses in logic, Blue Thunder is a thrilling action-adventure with a smart, cynical attitude and a villain (Malcolm McDowell) you'll just love to hate.

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10/24/05
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

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07/03/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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11/17/04
Austin O'Connor
Austin O'Connor
Lowell Sun
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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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A cinematic rollercoaster ride.

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08/19/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

No review available.

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03/24/04
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

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02/20/04
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

So bad it must be a Badham picture.

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06/25/03
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum
N/R

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05/24/03
Channel 4 Film
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Well-made action flick with high-tech police chopper. Solid performances from Roy Scheider and Daniel Stern.

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03/18/03
Brian Mckay
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eFilmCritic.com

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11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

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10/04/02
Brian J. Arthurs
Brian J. Arthurs
Beach Reporter (Southern California)

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09/14/02
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

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08/07/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
 
 
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