When I was in the Marine Corps we used to watch this movie on a regular basis. It is absolutely amazing how ridiculous this film is. Yes that isn't a typo. I gave Cobra a nine out of ten. Why? Because Cobra is one of those few movies that you could watch again and again and never tire of it. It is without question the funniest non-comedy ever made. Sure you have your low budget Z-graders like Plan 9 and Manos, but they were shot on a shoestring budget with no talent hacks making them. This was a major studio picture with a huge budget. In 1986 when this film was released Sly was the most bankable movie star in the world just coming off of two mega hits Rocky 4 and Rambo 2. Did you know he dropped out of starring in Beverly Hills Cop to make this film. I hope Eddie Murphy still sends him a Christmas card every year. This movie is great for all the wrong reasons. Bad lines, outrageous action sequences, cheesy music, but I love it. Just for kicks next time you watch it count the number of bikers Cobra kills in the chase while he is standing in the bed of the pick-up truck. I can't remember the exact number off of the top of my head, but I can tell you that it is definitely over 40!!! Here's to you Sly, the most inconsistent actor/writer/director in the history of cinema!! But we love ya!
Review of Cobra
