Something VERY Different for Arnie

Rating: Null/10 (27 September 1998)

Something different, indeed, as THIS time, at least initially, rather than Arnie chasing after something, something is after ARNIE, something at least as strong or stronger and at least as lethal. Of course, Arnie turns the tables, if just barely, but here is one of few times when he is very evenly matched with his opponent. This movie isn't just about action; it's about well thought-out action, and while the antagonist is out of this world, the procession of events is VERY believable.
This was also my first exposure to the musical handiwork of Alan Sylvestri, whose musical dynamic ranges from the potent main theme to a trumpet voluntary, heard over Mac's eulogy to his buddy Blain and just before the close of the movie. Good stuff, which has had me looking for more of his handiwork.