"Sleep tight, sucker." A well-made (if somewhat cheesy) action film starring Lee Marvin and Chuck Norris, The Delta Force makes for good entertainment on a rainy day. After terrorists hijack an airliner and make demands to the United States government that, if not met, will result in the execution of hostages. Even more terrifying is the fact that the passengers are being separated by nationality/religion (with Jews and Israelis being singled out by an unwilling German flight attendant). After flying the plane to Beirut, the Americans send their crack Delta Force squad to Israel, from where they will infiltrate Lebanon, free the hostages, and kill the terrorists. Colonel Nick Alexander (Marvin, in his final performance) and Major Scott McCoy (Norris) lead the assault.
Proving that Democrats and Republicans can work together without problems (Marvin was a liberal Democrat, and Norris is a very conservative Republican), The Delta Force is pure popcorn fare, albeit a well-made flick overall. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants a good adrenaline rush.
Rating: 2.5/4
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