Megaforce

Let's blow some stuff up:

Everything about this clip is awesome in the most 80's way possible. Megaforce launches a desperate sneak attack while their C-130s distract Guerera. Watch the firing and quick cuts, especially when the first C-130 is hit. Then the bikes and buggies open fire at point blank range. Finally the breakthrough with music triumphant. Again, the slow motion really works with the quick cuts of guns, lasers and missiles launching, creating a deluge effect that overwhelms the senses.

Bam! Bam! Bam! Whooosh! Bam! Bam! Bam! Zap! Bam! Bam! Bam!

[You: shiny objects! Look, explosions! -Ed]

Megaforce Guerera!

Megaforce has no villain, per se. But it does have Duke Guerera, the mercenary tank commander rampaging his way through the Kingdom of Sardoon. Guerera used to serve with Megaforce's commander, Ace Hunter, but turned rogue when the suits ordered him to surrender. Henry Silva plays Guerera as a cigar chomping, tequila swilling, chess cheating bandito. Silva squeezes every drop of fun he can out of the role. Guerra is easily the best character in the movie and it's hard not to root for him. Ace still has a problem with Guerera. You see, Guerera stole his lighter. In the spirit of friendship Ace later tells Guerera, 'You borrowed it and forgot to give it back.' It's almost touching. 

Battle Extraordinaire's Triumphant Return

God we love this movie, without irony:

The build up of tension, the quick cuts the soundtrack and the slow mo really make this scene.

That's Hal Nedham at the control panel, and if you don't know who that is, you shouldn't watch the clip.

Here's the fan site.  We emailed the guy once and the reply came from Ace@megaforce.com.