The Delta Force (1986)

Chuck norris does it again

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 18, 2006

Pros: Any movie with Chuck in it is a must see

Cons: there cant be any cons with chuck norris in it

This movie perfectly displays a heroic man (chuck norris) well being chuck norris. Chuck once saved a family of four and a bus of 27 people by overturning an on coming tractor trailor with his bare hands if any movie with this man in it could be bad i dont think so keep doing what your doing chuck im rooting for you

If only it were this easy...

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 16, 2001

"The Delta Force" is loosely based on the June 1985 hijacking of a TWA jet out of Athens. And the writers make no attempt to hide it, either: The story's fictitious airline is called "ATW." Was this meant to be funny?

Some parodies have already been mentioned but I should point out that the story does include characters based on real life hostages of the TWA crisis: Navy diver Robert Stethem - the only passenger who was singled out, beaten, and killed by the TWA hijackers - is known simply as "Tom" in "Delta Force." Also, the film's character "Ingrid" was clearly drawn from Uli Derickson, a courageous flight attendant aboard the TWA jet who stood up to her captors in attempt to save passengers' lives. And let's not forget the hijackers themselves: In "The Delta Force," only two terrorists actually make the flight while the third is detained in Athens, just as in the TWA incident.

Once the story abruptly moves from the confines of the airplane however, fantasy quickly takes over. In video game style, we see Chuck Norris and his brigade of wise cracking, gum smacking, anti-terrorist snipers treck off to the Middle East to rescue the hostages. Provided you don't take these Joe Cool guys too seriously, it's fun to watch them tool around Beirut on their missile equipped motorcycles while having shoot-outs with the terrorists. The action is both steady and satisfying.

For a Chuck Norris event, much of "Delta Force's" dialog is believable, at least in the scenes that take place on the hijacked airliner. Norris is his usual ultra serious, soft spoken self. But how can anyone keep a straight face when he utters the words, "Sleep tight, sucker!"

A couple of noteworthy performances come from actors Robert Forster (the hijacker) and Hanna Schygulla (Ingrid.) Forster gives a convincing portrayal of the brutal, surly terrorist, Abdul. His accent would suggest he actually comes from Lebanon, although he is American. His bad guy character is enough to make anyone cringe.

Schygulla, too, gives an intense performance, particularly in the scene where her character is forced to call out Jewish names from the passengers' passports. Her presence alone is worth renting the video.

Even with its many flaws, "Delta Force" is an entertaining film. The ending is what many of us, particularly since Sept. 11, would fantasize about. In that way, I dare say the movie could serve as a theraputic outlet for some.

For a dramatic (but accurate) portrayal of the TWA event, rent "The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story." (A.K.A. "The Flight.")

julio

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 30, 2001

me ha gustado mucho. mantiene el interes de principio a fin.

shameless rubish

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 28, 2001

in real life, Reagan sent Ollie North with a suitcase of dollars to pay ransom. In real life, the MIAs have been effectively abandoned in place. However the making and release of films such as these has the effect of blurring reality and fantasy, so that eventually the latter become accepted as reality. Even as a cartoon this film is a disgrace

Great Norris action!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 28, 2000

THE DELTA FORCE has great action and is a film every Norris fan should have. It ranks up there with MISSING IN ACTION. Lee and Norris are leaders of The Delta Force, a squad that takes care of terrorist situations. If you liked THE DELTA FORCE, make sure to check out its sequel DELTA FORCE 2, but avoid DELTA FORCE 3: THE KILLING GAME because Norris does not star.

American Pride

By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 13, 2000

If you like special forces movies you have to see this movie! Chuck Norris is sent to Lebanon to rescue a group of hostages, that the terrorists hijacked. The theme song is really great and the rescue is amazing. It just shows the pride america has. Theme song is great too!