C. Sean Currie (hypestyle) This is a B movie.Okay, now that we have that out of the way, it is an enjoyable B-movie. In this sequel to Iron Eagle, the young pilot from the first film is tragically shot down, likely by Middle Eastern antagonists. Colonel Chappy Sinclair is back on active duty, and this time, he's been selected to train a group of young pilots-- with a twist-- this time, joining his group of American pilots is a group of jet pilots from the Soviet Union. In the era of Gorbachev's "Perestroika", this is a pilot-pilot program, if you will. It's Chappy's job to whip all these rookies into shape-- they're all somewhere between sullen and cocky-- but then the terrorists from the Arabian Peninsula threaten to start using biological warfare on key targets in America and the Soviet Union, so it's up to Chappy and his relatively green crew to stop them! The first IRON EAGLE was a profitable film, likely in the aftermath of the TOP GUN. Cruise never followed up his film with a sequel, so its just as well that this movie did. The filmmakers definitely threw a curveball in making Chappy the main character this time. But Gossett is such an engaging actor, he manages to elevate the B-plot and dialogue at least a few notches higher than it would normally be. The action sequences on the battlefields are very good, and believable (though apparently some stock footage was used). The supporting actors hold up well, especially Clark Johnson (who may remind viewers of Will Smith's performance in "Independence Day"). There's some unnecessary tacit romance between a male American pilot and a Soviet female, but the film wisely avoids any blatant mush, and keeps it strictly about the action.Definitely an enjoyable renter, but try to find at a discount to buy.

rafen-1 It is a good film based on first Iron Eagle. Film has a good sound and music - i will find the soundtrack, but it can be hard because this film is so old. When somebody has OST from Iron Eagle 1 or Iron Eagle 2, please contact me on my email [email protected] something about the planes and weapons. They must use only US technology, because of the year of made. I think that soviet's would not borough they're original MI 29 in 1988 to US film. Also the enemy planes were mistakes, i think that thees planes a Kfir - Israel army. Im sorry for my English :) They using some good copies of soviet weapons AK 47, Dnetrajev ...

whpratt1 Enjoyed viewing Louis Gossett,Jr.,(Charles 'Chappy'Sinclair),"Window",'05, who started out in the film as a Full Bird Colonel and wound up a One Star General. Chappy received this high rank because he was drawn out of the National Guard to complete a mission with Russian forces and a crew of so called Misfits. There is plenty of comedy through out the entire picture and I really do not know if it was intended to be taken that way. Mark Humphrey, (Capt. Matt Cooper),"JAG",03 TV Series" was a pilot who simply could not take any orders from anyone and held a vengeance toward the Russian forces he had to work with. However, he got the hots for Sharon Brandon,(Valeri Zuyeniko) a Russian Pilot who was the only gal in the crew and had the face of a Russian woman, and despite that fact, they were in LOVE. If you like Lou Gossett Jr., then watch this film.

Jason-Druebert It's all bad, the story, the acting, and special effects. Some of the flight sequences are recycled from `other sources', i.e. they were obviously not filmed for this movie. It is hard to believe that they made more in the series after this one.