This movie is the epitome of back-to-Vietnam, one-man-army action. The amount of explosions, grenade-launching and Vietnamese soldiers being mowed down towards the end is insane.
Braddock: Missing In Action III takes a little time to get going after an amazing beginning, but once it does it doesn't let up. Braddock kicks, shoots and grenade-launches his way to freedom. Braddock is free to do what Braddock does. In the last 45 minutes of the movie, Braddock is on a rampage, smashing anyone that gets in his way.
Missing In Action III marks the final film in this trilogy and is probably hailed as the 'best of the bunch' with shocking plot points, great action, explosions, grenade-launching, multiple people mowed down by Chuck, a great intro, and a greater last-45 minutes.
The Verdict: 8 / 10 - A Classic!
Braddock: Missing in Action III
1988
Action / War
Braddock: Missing in Action III
1988
Action / War
Plot summary
Colonel James Braddock has a Vietnamese wife who was supposed to leave Vietnam with him when they evacuate. But she loses her papers and wasn't allowed in the embassy. Braddock went looking for her and her friend took the bracelet Braddock gave his wife and was in an explosion. When Braddock finds the body with bracelet, he assumes it's his wife so he leaves Vietnam. 12 years later a Reverend in Vietnam who was visiting the States approaches Braddock telling him that his wife is alive and that he has a son. Braddock doesn't believe him at first but when a man at the CIA asks him to meet with him, Braddock realizes it's true. So he tries to get them out. So he contacts a friend in Thailand to get what he needs. As they are about to leave, the CIA tries to stop him but Braddock gets away, gets his equipment and heads to Vietnam. When he arrives he goes to the orphanage for Amerasian children, where the Reverend works. He takes him to them and is surprised to see them and his son resents him cause he thinks he abandoned them. They try to leave but a Vietnamese Colonel takes them, he kills his wife and subjects Braddock to torture. Braddock escapes with his son, whom he says to go to the orphanage. The Colonel goes there and takes the Reverend and the children to a prison. Braddock then tries to rescue them.
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Braddock doesn't step on toes, he steps on necks!
Braddock!
Colonel James Braddock (the almighty Chuck Norris in fine two-fisted form) returns to Vietnam to retrieve his Vietnamese wife Lin Tan (an appealing portrayal by Miki Kim) and his angry son Van Tan (a solid performance by Roland Harrah III).
Director Aaron Norris relates the engrossing story at a snappy pace, maintains a pretty dark and serious tone throughout, stages the exciting action sequences with skill and aplomb, and even manages to inject some real heart into the picture. Norris handles the fight scenes with his trademark awesome dexterity and shows a more sensitive side, too. Moreover, there are sturdy contributions from Aki Aleong as the sadistic General Quoc, Yehuda Efroni as the kindly Reverend Polanski, Ron Barker as rowdy pal Mik, and Jack Rader as smarmy bureaucrat Littlejohn. Keith David pops up in a small role as an Embassy gate captain. Jay Chattaway's robust score hits the rousing spot. The slick cinematography by Joao Fernandes provides a pleasing polished look. A worthy closer to this fun action series.
Lively, action-packed Vietnam sequel
The final part of Chuck Norris' no-brainer Vietnam trilogy is a loud, explosive and action-packed adventure yarn to be embraced by genre fans. Yes, the usual accusations of racism, lack of characterisation and plot and gratuitous violence remain (and, in some cases, are true) this film yet those looking for mindless action and stuntwork will be well served by the fast pacing and thrill-a-minute nature of this movie. Action highlights include Chuck's sweaty escape from a Vietnamese prison; a chase between a truck and a helicopter firing rockets; and the scene in which Norris wades into the jungle prison camp and takes out the entire guard with the use of his hand-held gatling gun - great stuff.
Norris remains the muscular hero despite having visibly aged by this stage in his career and he handles the action with athleticism and skill. The supporting Vietnamese cast play clichéd characters and are fairly unappealing. The plot is light and predictable, enlivened by electric shock torture and a wonderful climax in which Norris is half-blown up by shrapnel and still manages to fight the bad guys off as he nears the bridge which borders Thailand. Yes, it might be silly and unrealistic but the combination of colourful explosions, martial arts combat, heavy firepower and endless bad guys lining up to be killed make this entertainment at its most basic. Directed by Aaron Norris, Chuck's brother who shrugs off accusations of nepotism by proving himself to be capable behind the camera.