It’s difficult to say exactly how much acting Arnold Schwarzenegger performed in this fairly unoriginal crime story. The film shares similarities with John Wayne’s work in "Brannigan" (1975), where he’s sent overseas to team up with a local police officer to bring back a dangerous criminal. Here, he portrays a Russian who must collaborate with the wisecracking American “Ridzik” (Jim Belushi) to hunt down a drug deale…

Chicago should be on alert—Arnie and Jimmy are running wild. Captain Ivan Danko, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a stern Soviet police officer tasked with apprehending a Russian drug dealer who’s committed murder. Once he arrives in Chicago, Danko is partnered with Art Ridzik (James Belushi), a street cop known for taking shortcuts to complete his assignments. These two men couldn't be more different, yet t…

This action film featuring two leads is enjoyable enough. There are some entertaining action set pieces; I especially liked the scene involving a bus chase. What kept it from being truly exceptional was the combination of Schwarzenegger and Belushi – their chemistry just didn't resonate with me. It’s certainly a worthwhile movie from Walter Hill, but I am not convinced that it is among his best work from that time pe…