ThiefHott Too much of everything

GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

zkonedog About three quarters of the way through this film, Kurt Russell steps out of a bar in drag. At roughly that same point, you will likely realize that it's a good thing this film didn't take itself seriously, as the only entertainment it provides comes in the form of cringe-worthy one-liners and some so-bad-it's-good back-and-forth between starts Russell and Sylvester Stallone.For a basic plot summary, the film opens with cops Ray Tango (Stallone) and Gabe Cash (Russell) as the heroes of the LAPD, albeit with completely different styles. However, when crime boss Yves Perret (Jack Palance) sets them up for prison time, the duo must learn to work together to bust out of the joint and bring down Perret once and for all.When evaluating whether or not this film is worth 100 or so minutes of your time, let me dispel one myth right off the bat: The reason it gets so many positive rankings here on Amazon (or anywhere) is because it has reached a sort of cult status among fans of, respectively, Stallone and action movies in general. This film barely came in over budget when all was said and done, capitalized on Stallone's Rocky/Rambo success, and was heavily panned by the critics. It even was nominated for three Razzie awards...ouch. However, it lives on as the epitome of Stallone's wise-cracking, blow-em-up, zero plot, high-octane film phase.In fact, the only reason I can give this film all of two stars is because of that so-bad-it's-good approach to watching movies. Clearly, this movie did not take itself seriously (and for good reason), so I can't really fault the "cringe humor" present in nearly every line of dialogue. Unfortunately, the movie takes "cringe" to a whole new level. It was more entertaining to watch then, say, Judge Dredd, but only because it was so flighty/humorous that it makes you laugh when you really shouldn't be.There are also some interesting casting choices in the film. A very young, very beautiful Teri Hatcher plays the primary female character quite well, but other than that it is very uneven. Russell really isn't an action star, Stallone (with the business suit and round spectacles) was trying his hardest to distance himself from Rocky/Rambo, and Palance is too esteemed of an actor to even be involved in the production in the first place, and it shows.Thus, I cannot recommend Tango and Cash to anybody besides die-hard Stallone/action fans, who will just get a kick out of it for the one-liners. Other than that demographic, please steer clear.

Sam smith (sam_smithreview) Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone are the reason why this action flick actually works and is so highly rated. There's nothing innovative or special about the film, it's nothing we haven't seen before but the film is entertaining as hell thanks to it's two stars. Both Actors managed to play off each so perfectly it is a surprise that we never saw sequels or the two do another movie together.Stallone is Tango and Russell is Cash, two best cops in their respected precinct, once the mobsters get sick and tired of being busted and their business being targeted they decide to set up the two cops. once that is done the two are sent to jail. They break out and go after the bad guys to clear their names.The film has got some excellent action scenes, particularly inside the prison and during the break out. It's got some nice eye candy courtesy of one Teri Hatcher. The script also delivers some very funny lines now and then. Couple that with the fact that I actually do like Stallone do comedy and Russell has always been somewhat of a mini favorite; Tango and Cash is very worthy of my time every once in a while.

Mr-Fusion On the surface, "Tango and Cash" has got to be the most ridiculous buddy cop movie on the market. And I'm still trying to decide if this is honest-to-god satire or just an extremely calculated kitchen sink attempt at a genre movie. This thing's just one glib one-liner after another, and they are all extremely on the nose. Is there subtlety in this? Hell no, but it is entertaining. And there are moments that had me in genuine laughter.And I do say that that's all down to the two leads. Stallone and Russell are what make this work. You can tell they didn't come to set every day hating their work, that it's all just a gas, and that's what keeps the movie light and easy on its feet. That, and in-her-prime Teri Hatcher.It's loud, extremely silly, but still a lot of fun.7/10

ivo-cobra8 This was the last Action film from the 80's that Stallone made and it become my favorite Action thriller from my childhood. I grew up with this film. Tango & Cash is 1989 underrated Action "classic" film. The amalgamation of Sylvester Stallone's sheer magnetism, and Kurt Russell's commanding stage presence, has yielded a sonnet the likes of which all Films aspire to be. Stallone portrays "Raymond 'Ray' Tango" a highly decorated narcotics detective from Beverly Hills, who penchant for the stock market, has granted him not only the finer things in life but also a means to express his sophisticated nature and aspirations of financial independence. Stallone masterfully shows the dichotomy of a character who is highly educated and well mannered, yet is beset in a cesspool of crime and depravity, Tango yearns for a better society yet will not rest on his laurels of law and order. "Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash" portrayed by the immaculate Kurt Russell, is the antipodean of Stallone's level headed Tango. Cash is pugnacious, assertive, and jealous yet his diligence to enforce law and order at all cost define this tortured soul. Although this crass inner city detective has a disheveled appearance and tough exterior he is simply trying to hide his true feelings and desires for true love in an otherwise barbaric society. All in all this film is the crowning achievement of Stallone and Russell and the Hollywood film industry. It is a cut of history, when master Artisans the like of Russell and Stallone are brought together at their peak with visionaries leading them to produce what is their destiny FUBAR!!!!!!!!! It is my favorite best action film and the second Stallone best film along with Cobra from the 80's. I love the action sequences, the prison sequences, I love Robert Z'Dar as "The Jaw" in the film he is more memorable for me Matt Cordell as Maniac Cop from the 80's. That is why I love the films from the 80's and 90's more than I do now.Tango & Cash is a 1989 American buddy cop action comedy film that was mainly directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, although Albert Magnoli took over in the later stages of filming.[3] It stars Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jack Palance, and Teri Hatcher. The film was released in the United States on December 22, 1989.The film describes the struggle of Raymond Tango and Gabriel Cash, two rival LAPD narcotics detectives, who are forced to work together after the criminal mastermind Yves Perret frames both of them for murder.Two cops are framed and must clear their names. this was the only film directed from Andrei Konchalovsky that stayed in my memories from him. The director for me in unknown, sorry. Sylvester Stallone did great job portraying his character L.A. Cop Raymond Tango. Kurt Russell was awesome as L.A. Cop Gabriel Cash. Teri Hatcher as Katherine "Kiki" Tango was excellent as Ray's sister. Yes she was his sister not his mistress, girlfriend or his wife, she was his sister which I love in this movie! Jack Palance as crime boss Yves Perret was excellent villain. Brion James as Requin was amazingly tough guy villain. James Hong as Quan another villain was also awesome. The most awesome to me was Robert Z'Dar as "The Jaw" he was terrific in this film.I love this film to death I love it is my favorite film and I love it to death!10/10 Grade: A+ Studio: Warner Bros. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jack Palance, and Teri Hatcher. Director: Andrei Konchalovsky Producers: Avi Lerner, Kevin King Templeton, John Thompson Written by: Randy Feldman Rated: R Running Time: 1 Hr. 44 Mins. Released: 22 December 1989 Budget: $55.000.000 Box Office: $63.408.614