Here it is: the last movie Michael Dudikoff made for Cannon Films, and the last the company ever released. This, thankfully, is not a letdown like Hellbound, or as confused as the last couple of Dudikoff pictures. While it is a bit awkward and ropey in places, Chain of Command is very reminiscent of the Cannon Films we've grown to enjoy a good deal since starting Cannon Cruisers a few years ago. It's action packed, bizarre at times, and fast-paced.
Everything you've come to expect from a Cannon movie is in this one, for the last time. It almost feels like they knew this would be their final go, since they put everything they could into the picture that made them what they were. It is thankfully not as limp as the last few Dudikoff actioners we covered here.
Of course, it isn't quite as good as his best Cannon flicks (still the first two American Ninja movies) but it does make up for disappointments like Human Shield and confused efforts like River of Death. This is a very solid outing more Cannon and action aficionados should give a chance to. You might be surprised that this came out in 1996 (even if, like the last few, it was made years before) because it feels out of its time.
This was actually the best sort of movie to leave this era on, and it is a very good thing they made it. Cannon Films will be missed, and this film shows why.
Randy's Score: 2/5
JD's Score: 3/5
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