MegaForce (1982)

Very Cool!!!

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

And here's why; Megaforce postulates a "futuristic" quick deployment force that is multinational in form to meet any military uprising around the world.It's another European Immigrant ideal of concentrating power to deal with problems in the elite few.This runs contrary to the core values of the United States, and the basic principles upon which this nation was founded.Wow, that sounds high-and-mighty, and almost "survivalist" / "prepper" in nature. But it isn't. This is a stupid film meant to instill the concepts presented in this film to a pre-teen audience.Thank goodness Star Wars was made before this piece of trash. Not only are the ideas and ideals just plain wrong, but it was a poor looking and poorly executed movie to boot. I was a bit old at the time to be considered the target demographic for this film, but the local younger kids who went and saw it ... how does one put it politely? I'll just quote them; "...it was dumb!"Over the top hairstyles, skin tight spandex, wild Hollywood hair that, even at speeds needed to launch a C-130, still stays in place (that must be some hairspray), and a post Trek Persis Khambahta, all makes for one of the hokiest films ever to hit the screens. "Even for the 80!" *zing*Seriously, someone thought the "future of America" would buy into this crappy idea of a multinational fast reaction force, and and that somehow borders and things like patriotism wouldn't matter anymore.Thank goodness kids are smarter than that, and that this film flopped for not only its content, but the presentation thereof. I still find it hard to believe that this film was made after both Star Wars and Smokey and the Bandit. But there you have it.Watch this thing if you need some unintentional humor on your screen.Otherwise avoid.Watch at your own risk.

I have been wanting to see this movie for many years.I recall when it was new--some people I knew then saw it and recommended it....saying it "was my kind of of thing. It had missiles, lasers, flying motorcycles and lots of action. Indeed...this DID sound like "my kind of movie" But somehow...I never was able to see Megaforce....Till just now.And I will say it WAS "my kind of movie"....THEN. It does have all of those things I mentioned. And when I was 14, maybe even 16-18....I WOULD have loved it !! But...even though it has PLENTY of fireworks....that is about ALL it has going for it. A VERY weak plot--if you can call it that....and simply unfeasible action. Today--and for some time now--I want a GOOD, REALISTIC plot in a movie. All of the laser blasts, explosions and car chases in the WORLD...cannot make up for a poor, unrealistic plot line!! I guess I never missed much...for all of these years.

This film just did not work, though as a kid I sort of liked it. Mainly because of the vehicles were kind of cool, now they look like toys that would not be useful in an actual battle. The plot was rather stupid then as I watched it as a kid and I can not remember all the details all I remember is the stupid final scene with that one dude flying on his motorcycle. I feel ashamed to have even liked this one as a kid even though as a kid I was more stupid. This one was just lame a lot. The fighting with the vehicles has its moments, but in the end the fights look like something from a live action kids action show. I am kind of surprised by how much this movie cost to make and from what it cost to make I can see it was pretty much a flop. Though I can see why, the plot is paper thin, the acting was not very good, and some of the stuff this movie presented is very bad. I am surprised the guy who directed Cannonball Run did this one, but now that I see that he did I can understand why the film seems a bit choppy. His movies are usually kind of a train wreck. And while that works in a comedy in an action movie it simply does not.

Sometimes, all you really need in life to make you happy is watching a really cheesy and utterly retarded early 80's movie with a grotesque plot, flamboyant types of vehicles, action heroes in tight gay spandex outfits, absurd futuristic gimmicks and nasty looking villains that are smoking big cigars. You know, movies that are basically knock-offs of great cinematic blockbusters, like "Escape from New York" or "Mad Max", and deliberately exaggerate in the amount of excessive violence and sleaze they deliver. I thought that "Mega Force" would perfectly fit into this little category, but boy was I ever mistaken! This film, although brought to us by the same team who made the enjoyable Burt Reynolds hoots "Cannonball Run" and "Smokey and the Bandit", is unimaginably boring and dim-witted. Even worse than the moronic script and cheesy execution is the fact that the whole production was seemingly aimed at child-audiences! We do not witness any of the characters – good or evil – dying throughout the whole film and the decors look even cheesier and less convincing as those of "The Thunderbird" TV-series. In order to satisfy the absolute youngest viewers, like 3-year-olds or something, there even is a completely redundant interlude with a dancing Porky Pig hologram. The main reason why I enjoy these typically 80's fabricated rip-offs is because they're usually so extremely violent and exploitative, but obviously Hal Needham & Co didn't intend to make a rip-off but an actual new classic. Talk about an epic fail. Mega Force is the name of an elite army force, located in the USA but sponsored by the United Nations, which is called upon by the desperate government of a Middle-Eastern country called Gamibia. The small nation is continuously invaded by the evil war-hungry general Guevara, and need help to fight back. The first half, revolving on the introduction of the Mega Force and its incredibly gay leaders, is still somewhat entertaining. It's embarrassing to behold respectable actors like Michael Beck ("The Warriors"), Henry Silva ("Almost Human") and Barry Bostwick ("Rocky Horror Picture Show") mutter their ridiculous lines whilst parading in flashy outfits, but nevertheless fun. The second half of the script, after an immensely irritating love-story interlude, tries to be intellectual and politically engaging, but fails tremendously. The intentionally humorist parts of the film are pathetic, while the serious moments evoke uncontrollable laughs. That's never good.