Best Defense

Best Defense

1984 · 94 min · EN · R · 4.3 (131 votes)
Dir. Willard Huyck · Starring Dudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, Kate Capshaw, George Dzundza, Helen Shaver, Mark Arnott · Music Patrick Williams

“Unfortunately, they're both on our side.”

ComedyWar

An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.

VIBE

This 80s action-comedy feels like a chaotic, over-the-top military romp. Expect explosions, unlikely partnerships, and a healthy dose of Cold War absurdity. It's a loud, fun ride with a surprisingly earnest core.

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