Commando: 10 Amazing Facts About Arnold Schwarzenegger's Action-Packed Movie

🔫Commando was originally written by comic book writer Jeff Lobe and the action and plot reflect that influence.

💪Matrix was originally meant to be an ex-Israeli soldier, but Schwarzenegger's involvement changed the character to fit his tough action hero image.

🎥Valverde, the fictional South American country in Commando, is also mentioned in other movies written by the scriptwriter Steven E. de Souza, like Die Hard 2 and Predator.

😂Commando features one of the most hilarious death cries in movie history, with David Patrick Kelly's character screaming 'Ooh la la!' as he falls.

🧩Commando was accompanied by an action figure lineup, turning the violent R-rated movie into a toy line for kids.

Who originally wrote the script for Commando?

—Commando was originally written by comic book writer Jeff Lobe.

Who was the original choice to play the lead role of John Matrix?

—Jean Simmons was the original choice, but Arnold Schwarzenegger was ultimately cast.

What other movies mention the fictional country of Valverde?

—Valverde is also mentioned in other movies written by Steven E. de Souza, such as Die Hard 2 and Predator.

What is the most memorable moment in Commando?

—One of the most memorable moments in Commando is the hilarious death cry of David Patrick Kelly's character, who screams 'Ooh la la!' as he falls.

Were there Commando action figures?

—Yes, there was a toy line of Commando action figures released alongside the movie.

00:06Commando tells the story of John Matrix, a retired Special Forces Soldier forced back into action.

01:46Commando was originally written by comic book writer Jeff Lobe and reflects the over-the-top action and plot elements commonly found in comic books.

02:53Arnold Schwarzenegger's involvement in the film changed the character of Matrix to fit his tough action hero image.

03:58Valverde, the fictional South American country in Commando, is also mentioned in other movies written by scriptwriter Steven E. de Souza, like Die Hard 2 and Predator.

04:28One of the most memorable moments in Commando is the hilarious death cry of David Patrick Kelly's character, who screams 'Ooh la la!' as he falls.

10:29Commando was accompanied by an action figure lineup, turning the violent R-rated movie into a toy line for kids.