A helicopter-pilot-officer and troubled Vietnam War veteran with PTSD is assigned to fly Blue Thunder, an experimental, high-tech helicopter as part of an anti-terrorist task force. The copter is soon pressed into action by the efforts of the vet's former friend, now a brutal villain planning a takeover of the United States.
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June 25, 2003
So bad it must be a Badham picture.
May 19, 2006
I've always had a weakness for Blue Thunder, which seemed terribly exciting during my teen years. More than two decades later, I can admit that it's not a great picture. But I still like it.
February 09, 2006
still an invigorating and sardonic film
May 14, 2013
The battle in Blue Thunder is less between Scheider's edgy police pilot Frank Murphy and his ultimate nemesis (Malcom McDowell), as it is between Murphy and the high-tech beast he's asked to pilot.
October 24, 2005
Despite some big lapses in logic, Blue Thunder is a thrilling action-adventure with a smart, cynical attitude and a villain (Malcolm McDowell) you'll just love to hate.
July 25, 2002
Scheider's quite great in this techno-helicopter thriller.
March 18, 2003
Well-made action flick with high-tech police chopper. Solid performances from Roy Scheider and Daniel Stern.
August 02, 2009
As a cop-action flick this isn't bad, but it fits the mold so thoroughly that it feels more familiar than it should.
August 19, 2004
A cinematic rollercoaster ride.
