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Commando d'élite

Original title: Command Performance
  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.6K
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Dolph Lundgren and Melissa Molinaro in Commando d'élite (2009)
Joe, a drummer and a former member of a biker gang, is forced to utilize his gun-slinging skills when his bandÂ’s show is hijacked by terrorists.
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When the Russian Premier is taken hostage at a rock concert in Moscow, it's up to a drummer, an ex-biker, to save him.When the Russian Premier is taken hostage at a rock concert in Moscow, it's up to a drummer, an ex-biker, to save him.When the Russian Premier is taken hostage at a rock concert in Moscow, it's up to a drummer, an ex-biker, to save him.

  • Director
    • Dolph Lundgren
  • Writers
    • Steve Latshaw
    • Dolph Lundgren
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Melissa Molinaro
    • Hristo Shopov
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dolph Lundgren
    • Writers
      • Steve Latshaw
      • Dolph Lundgren
    • Stars
      • Dolph Lundgren
      • Melissa Molinaro
      • Hristo Shopov
    • 25User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Joe
    Melissa Molinaro
    Melissa Molinaro
    • Venus
    • (as Melissa Smith)
    Hristo Shopov
    Hristo Shopov
    • President Petrov
    Dave Legeno
    Dave Legeno
    • Oleg Kazov
    Clement von Franckenstein
    Clement von Franckenstein
    • Ambassador Bradley
    James Chalke
    James Chalke
    • Vladimir
    Zachary Baharov
    Zachary Baharov
    • Mikhail Kapista
    • (as Zahary Baharov)
    Ivaylo Geraskov
    Ivaylo Geraskov
    • Leonid Gordov
    Shelly Varod
    Shelly Varod
    • Ali Connor
    Katarzyna Wolejnio
    • Maj. Pavlikova
    Ida Lundgren
    • Anna Petrov
    Robin Dobson
    • Yana Petrov
    Raicho Vasilev
    • Anton
    Slavi Slavov
    Slavi Slavov
    • Capt. Simenov
    Naum Shopov
    • Peter
    Atanas Srebrev
    Atanas Srebrev
    • Enzo
    Vladimir Kolev
    • Nikolai
    Harry Anichkin
    • Gen. Voroshilov
    • Director
      • Dolph Lundgren
    • Writers
      • Steve Latshaw
      • Dolph Lundgren
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    lost-in-limbo

    "I'm a rocker. I play the drums."

    Directed and co-written by Dolph Lundgren, the straight-to-DVD "Command Performance" which also starred Lundgren is a basic, run-of-the-mill siege / hostage outing similar in vein to "Die Hard". No surprises and quite clichéd in nearly every development (characters, story and script), but remained dependable when it came to the action stakes and a laconic Lundgren is in good form. During a stadium concert held for the Russian president, a group of mercenaries sneak in and take the president and his daughter's hostage while the army watches on. But they didn't count on a survivor; a drummer / ex-biker with a shady past to spoil their plans. Yep Lundgren plays an aging rock-star who just happened to be smoking some weed in the bathroom when the all excitement was going on. Lundgren goes up against these Russian mercenaries in redemption of sorts, handing out violence with violence but he doesn't use a gun. Well more like he doesn't like to use one due to past events. After a slow get-up, it kicks into gear with some meaty and frenetic action encounters that are shot on video. Melissa Molinaro shows up as a popular US singer and David Legeno is fitting as the ruthless head honcho of the mercenaries. A cheap, but diverting action thriller.

    "Don't ever tell me to shut up!"
    Wizard-8

    A rip-off, but an entertaining rip-off

    Lundgren won't win any originality awards for the script he wrote for "Command Performance". As you probably guessed by just reading the plot description of the movie, this movie is a rip-off of "Die Hard". But there are also elements of the "Die Hard" rip-offs "Under Siege" and "Sudden Death" - making this movie a rip-off of rip-offs! Also, the climatic action scene rips off the climax of "Commando".

    So this story of this movie isn't very original. But I was entertained neverless. For starters, the production values are very good. Although this was a low budget movie, it looks very glossy and expensive at times. Lundgren's direction of the movie is good as well. He gives a lot of the movie a cinema-verite look, making it feel like we are seeing something that is "live" instead of staged and rehearsed. As for the action, Lundgren delivers the goods in these scenes as well. A lot of blood gets squirted, there are some exciting moments, and there are a couple of deaths done in ways I've never seen in a movie before.

    There are a few minor quibbles I have with the movie. Lundgren's character is somewhat thin, speaking very little and not revealing too much of his past. The accents of some of the foreign actors are thick at times and make their dialogue sometimes hard to make out. (And some of the actors are obviously dubbed.) But overall, if you are wanting to see this formula again, this movie does the formula in an above average manner.
    8roth81

    It's a well made, well paced action flick.

    When the Russian Premier is taken hostage at a rock concert in Moscow, it's up to a drummer, an ex-biker, to save him.

    This movie has everything a good action movie should have... Minor plot holes, mostly physically plausible action, and some pretty good dialog, including some actually funny stuff.

    Dolph is not the greatest actor, but he did a pretty well Job.

    The surroundings are tight, claustrophobic, making the action quick, rough, frantic. When Dolph takes someone on in a fight, he goes in fast and hard, using any weapons he can at hands.

    Once the action kicks in, the pace of cutting picks up as well. But more-so, the tightly editing helps hide the small budget. The lighting is natural. It enhances the production value of the film. The opening of the film really establishes the style of it brilliantly. It's well shot, and very well edited.

    A must see for fans of good action-cinema!
    9fallguy_jack

    Wow Dolph's best movie ever (as the star)

    I assume anything dolph does is going to be a cheesy 80's action flick, even though the 80's are history. But then, an 80's classic action style movie exactly what I want when I sit down to watch one of his films. And yes, it is impressive that he still somehow produces the same kind of movies, although now they are filmed in eastern europe not the states.

    A movie like this is supposed to have implausible action, plot holes and weak dialogue. The selling point is guns, girls, battles and big explosions.

    Amazingly this movie has everything we're looking for, and very little of the things we expect to put up with. Minor plot holes, mostly physically plausible action, and surprisingly some pretty good dialogue, including some actually funny stuff.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and applaud it as Dolph's best work in a long, long time. Let's hope the next one follows suit.

    Good job dude!
    6thinker1691

    " Men with guns killed my brother, so I killed them, that's why I hate guns "

    In a new movie which is written, directed and stars Dolph Lundgren, he plays the part of 'Joe' a very loud rock drummer. The story is that of a modern Russian President and his two daughters visit a rock concert given for charity. Once the concert begins in high volume, a rouge band of revenge seeking militarists, invade the music hall and begin killing everyone and anyone trying to stop them. Taking hostages, they demand a huge ransom or they will begin killing off their prisoners. What the killers did not count on was a novice secret service presidential guard and an ex-biker, and extremely physically gifted street fighter. Together, they take on the militants and hold them till the Red Army can rescue their president. It's somewhat reminiscent of 'Die Hard' Russian style. The movie is filled with lots of dramatic action, good physical exciting scenes and lots of explosive mayhem. For Lundgren, he still packs a wallop and is good throughout the film, although one wonders if the audience can see the great man is showing his age. Still it's a good movie for his fans as they watch the real-life Drummer take on the bad guys. ****

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    • Trivia
      Dolph Lundgren is a drummer in real life.
    • Goofs
      During red carpet arrivals we can spot Dolph Lundgren (as director, candid with headphones) in the back among the press when the reporter Ali Connor calls for the blond Russian singer Irson.
    • Quotes

      Venus: Joe, don't get killed.

      Joe: You know when this is over I wanna renegotiate my royalty rate, may need your contacts.

      Venus: How can you talk about business at a time like this? Those bastards are trying to kill us!

      Joe: Dying's easy, rock and roll is hard.

    • Alternate versions
      German version was cut by ca. 2,5 minutes to secure a "Not under 18" rating. Almost every violent part was shortened or completely removed to achieve this. The German version was also presented in the wrong image aspect ratio of 1.78:1 instead of the original 2.35:1 cinemascope.
    • Connections
      Edited from Air Force One (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Lost In Love
      Written by Phillip "Taj" Jackson and Rex Rideout

      Performed by Melissa Molinaro (as Melissa Smith)

      Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (ASCAP) / Notting Hill Music Publishing o/b/o Uncle Buddies Music,

      Inc. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Notting Hill Music

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    • Release date
      • June 2010 (Indonesia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Command Performance
    • Filming locations
      • Moscow, Russia
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Cat Burglar Productions
      • Red Orm Productions Inc.
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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