t_atzmueller Not being a big fan of Ken Wahls wooden style of acting (if you want to call it that), there was one reason I went and watched „The Soldier": next to Wahls name on the promo-poster, stood the name Klaus Kinski and a Kinski-performance was always something special, no matter how mediocre the film itself.Well, Kinski does appear as the informant 'Dracha' – for an estimated minute and a half. If ever there was a shorter cameo in any movie, the only thing that comes to mind is Harrison Ford's performance in "Bruno". Kinski, notoriously short on cash, looks like he just walked in on the set, while being on vacation in Switzerland, wearing his own ski-suit – let me correct me there: he actually was on vacation and it was his own suit. Though Harrison Fords mentioned guest-appearance in "Bruno" was shorter, the acting was infinitely better, leaving this one of Kinski's weakest performance ever.So, what else do we get in "The Soldier"? We get a suitably no-brainer action flick, produced fast and cheap. No-brainer, because if you'd use that organ between your ears, you'd notice plot-holes that are big enough to swallow an entire galaxy. You'd also notice that director James Glickenhaus has stolen more stunts and action-sequences from more films then I care to remember – or you might not notice it at all, if you're the type of action-fan who'd reply to the question, whether you like James Bond films, with a puzzled, "James… who?" At times it's good and wholesome to turn the thinking-apparatus off for a little while and wallow in cheap acting, cheaper special effects and lots of gunfire and explosions. "The Soldier" is perfect for moments like those – just don't expect a good movie. In other words, you'll get what you wanted, when you rent "The Soldier" – unless you expected "On the Waterfront", and that kid in the video-store gave you the wrong film.7 out of 10 points.

Henry_56 This is a bit hammed up - lots of improbable action, dramatic lines, almost a caricature of a shoot-em-up spy movie. Yet, for what it is, it is great - You'd probably appreciate it a lot more as a twelve year old boy than any other age viewer, but it is fun and well done for its genre. It's no more corny than the old Star Trek was, in my opinion, nor much less! Plus, for the older viewer, Alberta Watson looks really good in this one. It moves fast, carries the viewer right along and requires only that you let it be a story and not critique it for accuracy, sophistication or subtlety of plot. There is a bit of 80's era violence, people getting shot, etc., no nudity, and some rough language. Also, in its hokey way, it gives a whiff of the era of the cold war. The Godfather, it's not, but a great movie for what it is.

yenlo Saw this many years ago when it first came out. It was advertised on TV with the skiing scenes so that was what drew my interest. I was the only person in the theatre for the showing that I went to so I sat directly in the middle seat of the theatre. The projectionist came down and saw that I was sitting there and while walking back up to his booth muttered `I do have to show this again' Needless to say it was not one of the better films I've ever seen. Not the worst but no where near the best. I've never seen this film on a cable channel or even in a video store so I don't know if it even can be viewed today. Actually no loss if it isn't.

Charles Eagle WARNING Spoiler Alert: "The Soldier" elicited some pretty disparaging remarks in previous comments but I don't agree. It's not the graphic slam-bang actioner of James Glickenhaus' "The Exterminator" but I recall it never being dull. It has a more intricate plot which requires a bit of attention. It's more a thinking-man's action piece like "The Package" or "The Peacemaker." I remember it being a slick movie with bright photography, as opposed to "The Exterminator"'s grimy urban look. I recall arguing with my Army buddies at the time about the world one day coming to a zero-tolerance policy concerning terrorists even to the extent of sacrificing hostages. I believe Glickenhaus was a man ahead of his time, like Tom Clancy, in the conclusions he drew about terrorists and world events. I also love the fact that both Glickenhaus' movies, this and "Exterminator" end with the heroes standing at the feet of The Statue Of Liberty. It makes an effective last shot for a double=package of a consistent director's work.