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Cobra
1986 87 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: George P. Cosmatos
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Description
A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$49.04M
Worldwide:
$49.04M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Brigitte Nielsen
Actor
Reni Santoni
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst New Star
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 1987
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
Cobra is a quintessential 80s action vehicle that serves as a polarizing touchstone of nostalgia for many, while being dismissed by critics for its simplistic narrative and excessive violence. While the film is widely criticized for its derivative plot and thin character development, many viewers celebrate it as a stylish, high-octane cult classic that captures a unique era of genre filmmaking.
| Acting | Stallone's performance as the tough, stoic Marion Cobretti is considered the film's most essential and compelling element by proponents. | |
| Acting | The film delivers high-energy, brutal action sequences and shootouts that define the core appeal of the 80s genre style. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being thin, derivative, and lacking the depth required to sustain a coherent or meaningful narrative. | |
| Runtime | The film’s 80-minute duration creates a divided response: some view the brevity as punchy, while others feel the story remains underdeveloped and incomplete. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's overall quality are split between those who view it as a trashy, mindless indulgence and those who treasure it as a genuine, stylishly directed cult classic. |