In this episode of Sunset Video: Quick Picks, we rewind I Come in Peace and take a look at why this forgotten 1990 sci-fi action movie still rocks, from Dolph Lundgren and Brian Benben’s buddy-cop chemistry to Matthias Hues as the towering alien villain Talec.
In this episode, we’re digging into Collision Course, the oddball VHS-era action comedy starring Jay Leno, Pat Morita, Chris Sarandon, Tom Noonan, Ernie Hudson, and Randall “Tex” Cobb. This forgotten late-80s rental follows a Detroit cop and a Japanese detective forced to team up over a stolen prototype turbocharger, because apparently that was enough to launch an international buddy cop adventure.
Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn teamed up in 1990 for Bird on a Wire, a fast, goofy, stunt-filled action comedy that feels tailor-made for the video store era. In this episode, we revisit this forgotten 90s rental favorite to see how it holds up today. From its wild chase scenes and big star chemistry to its oddball villains, romantic comedy energy, and pure early-90s studio movie charm, we’re asking the important question: is Bird on a Wire still any good?
The early 90s would deliver a boom in the action movie genre with seemingly everyone getting a shot at headlining one. Some turned into action stars, and others were essentially one-and-done. I’m breaking down ten of them in this video!
Let’s take a step back to the 90’s and dive into 5 action comedies from the decade that deliver great laughs, charming action, and plenty of adventure that many people have forgotten about over the years!
