Mickey Rourke’s ‘The Commando’ Surprisingly Climbs Starz Streaming Charts Despite Terrible Reviews

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Despite some missteps in his filmography, one of his most critically panned movies is surprisingly finding favor after climbing up the streaming rankings. Not even the box-office successes of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” could dethrone this universally derided film from taking the top spot on the charts.

2022 brought about the arrival of the film titled “The Commando“, characterized as a pulse-pounding action-thriller. In this movie, we find Michael Jai White portraying an elite DEA agent who unexpectedly discovers $3 million hidden in his residence. However, this discovery catches the attention of a recently released criminal (Rourke) and his ruthless gang, who are desperate to reclaim their lost loot. Regrettably, it appears to be a well-worn trope, moves like a cliché, speaks like a cliché, and was unfortunately met with a heap of disappointing reviews due to its overabundance of hackneyed plotlines.

Action films should include intense fight scenes, high-speed car pursuits, and spectacular explosions, all tied together by a plot that just barely holds up to logic. However, in the case of The Commando, the storyline appears to be stretched thin enough to fit a 15-minute short film, leaving the remaining runtime overflowing with unnecessary filler instead of providing additional excitement. The padding has been applied so liberally that the seams have certainly burst.

In four reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, three from top critics expressed disbelief, resulting in no percentage rating for the film titled “The Commando“. Given that all four reviews are labeled “rotten”, it seems improbable that this would not result in another 0% Tomatometer score for Mickey Rourke, following closely on the heels of his 2020 movie “The Legion“.

Is ‘The Commando’ Mickey Rourke’s Worst Movie?

This action movie isn’t typically considered among Rourke’s best films; in fact, it falls short compared to his outstanding performances in “The Wrestler” (2008) and “Body Heat” (1981). It appears unfair to solely lay the blame on the actor because, as the reviews suggest, everyone involved seems to have had their share of difficulties with this production. As Glenn Kenny from The New York Times put it: “It’s not just Rourke who emerges unscathed.

The film titled “The Commando” can be described as a surprisingly poor attempt at an action-thriller. What sets it apart is not just its lackluster storyline, but also the ineptitude that permeates even its chosen settings.

If the situation wasn’t already harsh, Jonathan Wilson from Ready Steady Cut candidly admits that “if I weren’t bound by my professional duty to watch a movie till the end, I likely wouldn’t have given it a second glance.” Additionally, Rene Rodriguez of Variety describes The Commando as an “inept crime drama filled with dull dialogue and redundant side characters.

Sometimes, audiences might catch a spark of goodness in films that critics pan, but “The Commando” is not one of those rare exceptions. Instead, it’s more commonly described as “one of the worst movies I’ve seen in a long time,” or left people scratching their heads wondering “why this movie was even made.” To put it simply, it’s often called “downright embarrassing.” In essence, it seems unlikely that this film is ready to compete with two Marvel titans for top billing on Starz.

In the realm of free streaming, it’s a democratic landscape where blockbuster hits and cinematic masterpieces battle it out alongside some of the least impressive films ever made. Despite its questionable appeal, The Commando continues to attract viewers seeking entertainment, although one could argue that those who watch it might regret their choice, wishing they had invested their time more thoughtfully instead.

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2025-01-24 15:31