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Megaforce [VHS]

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I was fortunate enough to have been flying C-130 Hercules from Dyess Air Force Base when this film was made. A call went out for volunteers to go to Las Vegas for an unknown "film project". Most of the guys in the squadron demurred, thinking it would be an "Air Force Now" recruiting propaganda film, and a general hassle. I, on the other hand, would have crawled through shredded glass on hands and knees for ANY excuse to escape West Texas for awhile.

When we contacted McCarran Int'l (Vegas) Airport, we were vectored South and given a radio frequency to contact a Forward Air Control team. They brought us in to land on a dry lake bed. No sweat, this is what the Herc was born to do.

The first clue that something very unusual was up came when a modern, fully air conditioned bus picked us up at the airplane. This was NOT standard USAF procedure! We drove around a sand dune and saw . . . well, I can only describe it as being very much like a circus tent. We were escorted in, and found it was a huge kitchen, serving steaks, lobsters, salads, and everything in between.

We were filled in that we were to fly in a "Major Hollywood Motion Picture" by Hal Needham. It was made clear from the outset that it was intended to be campy, cheesy, ridiculous, and fun. And so it was.

From the tent we were taken to a hotel on the strip, where we each got private rooms (again, not USAF standard), free meal passes, and best of all, invitations to screen the nightly "rushes" or raw footage. There was a buffet and open bar (Yay!) each evening, and we ate and drank liberally while howling at the truly loony dialogue and effects each night.

Meantime, we were flying some extreme tactical operations (which unfortunately do not look as hairy on camera as they felt from the cockpit. At one point in the rushes you could see the bird flying so low that it was kicking up dust devils from the propeller vortices. Unfortunately, our command didn't want that bit on film where the taxpayers and the Brass could see it, and it was cut).

I've been looking for a copy to show my kids and, having found it here, MUST have it!

It was a great, great week or so in the desert, and I shall be ever grateful for the experience. In fact, I still occasionally wear my old "Megaforce Official" windbreaker and belt buckle, which were given to each of us on departure.

Kelly "Not that they aren't a tad tighter these days" Fitzpatrick

Spread the cheese!!!! Someone should release this classic 80s action flick! As one reviewer pointed out, MegaForce mirrors US' post 9/11 strategy, it might be DubYah's favorite movie.

What I remember about this movie when I saw it as a kid, was the cool rocket-firing motorcycles (which later appeared in the PC game Command & Conquer), the dune buggies (which became real in the US Army's Fast Attack Vehicle) and other fantastic military hardware. Also, no bullet nor projectile can't touch Barry Bostwick despite in a motorcycle without any armor! And as far as I remember, they were facing a Mexican dictator! How's that for fostering good relations with your neighbors?

My memory of this movie is rather sketchy, but I knew I loved it so please I want to relive my more innocent days and please release this on DVD!!!! Get Megaforce and watch it back to back with GI Joe the movie!

Yeah...it's cheesy. But its a good cheesy. Watch it with your favorite pre-pubescent male. It's better than Power Rangers...and THERE ARE NO TOYS AVAILIBLE TO BUY!!!

Plus, I think it's hilarious that this movie was 100% correct in how it previewed American Military strategy moved over the next 20 years while we were still in the cold war.

When I first saw this film, I believe it was about 1986 or '87, and I was quite young at the time (ala 5). I remember enjoying it quite a bit back then, and throughout my years I always remembered this little cool film called Megaforce.

Finally, through the advent of digital cable, I saw this film on one of a hundred movie stations available to me, about a month ago. I quickly grabbed a tape to record it, and since recording it, have watched about a hundred times. While indeed quite campy, corny, and the effects are appalling (but not like a ton of effects were really working well back then anyways), it was just as cool as I remember it. Ridiculous technology, cheesy lines, and some bad acting here and there, make it for movie that you know not many people have seen, and thus makes it emulatable. It also stars Persis Khambatta (her only other role that I've ever seen her in besides my personal favorite film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), Henry Silva (the ultra-cool Kain from Buck Rogers), and Edward Mulhare (one of the greatest actors in history, particularly for Knight Rider and the fantastic Knight Rider 2000, and he is sorely missed).

Though some may hurl at this true action-comedy that is funny because it doesn't really do it well, the movie elite will recognize it as a gem out of 1983, and probably the second most quotable film to date (the first being Demolition Man).

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go put on a blue silk bandana.

This movie in 1982 was then a "B" movie. But just because it was a "B" movie does not mean it ain't good. Megaforce is no movie for critic's or people who can not suspend reality for fun.
Megaforce is a fun movie that if you let it can entertain, make you laugh and evoke some imagination.
However, for those who are critic's or realists it is NOT for you.
My reccommendation is buy the movie and have a 90 minute break from reality and laugh till it hurts.

"Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone", "Yor: The Hunter from the Future", "Howling II: Werewolf Bi**h". Child's play! You think you've seen cheese?? You have not seen cheese until you've seen Barry Bostwick with a blow-wave haircut wearing a gold spandex jumpsuit and purple (purple!!) headband ride a souped-up battle-cycle THROUGH THE AIR after a military airplane. All set to patriotic disco music.

This movie is so great. I recall seeing it when it came out (I was 11) and feeling embaressed by what I was watching. And I was still watching cartoons at this point. There is only one other movie I can say that about - "Ator: The Fighting Eagle". Another great one.

I love these movies. And you should to. You really need to buy this. There's something about Megaforce. Some inner life it contains all its own. In fact, reading these words right now RIGHT NOW can't you feel an inner pull, an inner need to buy this film. To click and buy. There is an energy emanating from these words up into your eyes and into your brain directing you to click and buy click and buy click and buy click and buy.

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Being a huge fan of MST 3000, I found this movie a delight. All of the below crticisms are true, and in fact the film is much, much worse than any of the previous reviewers have described. The climactic battle scene in the desert is totally incoherent, little more than disorganized shots of tanks spinning around and motorcycles spewing colored smoke. But the awful (and I mean AWFUL) special effects, showing Barry Bostwick flying in the air on his motorcycle with his blow-dried 80's hair and psychotic smile - I was on the floor rolling around laughing! This one will have you laughing for years! (Don't forget to note the 80's Survivor-style theme song at the end). Enjoy!

This early 80's creation of an international elite fighting unit with ultra-secret military technology eliminating evil dictators was clearly intended to impress children riled up by the re-introduction of G.I. Joe. However, this movie is terrible. God Awful. Unspeakably poor. However, therein lies its charm. The plot is paper thin, yet impossible to clearly follow. The acting is perhaps some of the worst to ever grace the silver screen. The effects are poor, and if you want the WORST blue screen effects shot EVER (!) be sure to stay to "exciting" finale. Yet, as a small child, the movie was quite fun. And now, with the whole being so ridiculous, I can easily get through the movie from laughter. [The first time I showed it to a friend with a rather discriminating cinematic taste, he nearly passed out from laughter. Think "silent scream" laughing, in the fetal position, on the floor].

Its really simple, do you want a farce to watch with friends to ridicule and have a good time? This IS the movie for you. Are you looking for entertainment while watching a movie alone? Avoid Megaforce at all costs.

A big fat "thumb kiss" to all you Megaforce fans! [once you see it, you'll understand....]

Megaforce was shown on cable tv constantly durring the mid '80s in a vain effort to fill up airtime in the afternoon for kids. While I am sure the people behind the film believed they were making a decent action film for kids, the acting is hyperactive, sappy and bad and would never convince a kid of any age.

Lots of folks love this film just because it IS that bad....and maybe one of the worst every made. Bad as it is, I could never watch it again.

This film, to put it quite simply, is a classic. An action/Adventure film set in the 1980's stars Barry Bostwick as the dashing(Now extremely laughable) Hunter, who leads a group of ethnically diverse freedom fighters known as the Megaforce. Neet-O looking vehicles, combined with some hilarious moments make this movie a cult hit waiting to happen. Though now in the 90's, this movie can only really be appreciated by those who enjoy 80's camp action films. If thats your type of flick, see this movie...if you can find a copy!