Red Scorpion (1988) Review in 2025
Red Scorpion is an action-packed 80s film starring Dolph Lundgren as a Soviet Spetsnaz operative who becomes embroiled in a plot to assassinate the Angolan president.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to graphic violence and mature themes.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching for fans of 80s action films, but it's not particularly recommended for anyone else.
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The movie follows the story of Nikolai Rachenko, a Soviet Spetsnaz operative who is sent to Angola to assassinate the president, but he ends up getting caught up in a web of intrigue and must fight his way out of the country.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging and full of twists and turns, but it's not particularly original or well-developed.
acting7.00/10
The acting is solid, with Dolph Lundgren delivering a particularly memorable performance.
characters6.00/10
The characters are well-acted, but they're not particularly complex or well-developed.
direction7.00/10
The direction is solid, but it's not particularly noteworthy or memorable.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is excellent, with a mix of sweeping vistas and intense action sequences.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie has a lot of action and excitement, and Dolph Lundgren delivers a memorable performance.
Cons
The story is not particularly original or well-developed, and the characters are not particularly complex or well-developed.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not a mercenary, I'm a patriot."
"You're a hard man to kill, Rachenko."
