Fresh and Exciting

Absolutely Fantastic

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

I loved this film as a kid when it came out, saw it recently and was pleasantly surprised at how well it has aged."I Come in Peace/Dark Angel", at its core, is an action movie that refuses to take itself too seriously, often mocking some of the film's conceits like English-speaking extra-terrestrials. The dialogue is surprisingly witty and in some instances- hilarious, providing lines that are instantly quotable. Dolph, in what is probably his most successful solo endeavor, nails his role as a grizzled veteran detective working to solve the case of his murdered partner. Sure he won't win many accolades from the industry for his performance here, but he certainly doesn't ruin the experience and I'd argue he serves to enhance it. Brian Benben is hilarious here and he delivers his lines with all the wit and snark of a know-it-all federal agent on his first big case. And let's not forget the glorious 80's themed soundtrack by Jan Hammer (of Miami Vice fame).A perfect film to watch when you're in the mood for 80's style action without having to spend too much time in front of your TV. Highly recommended!

Hollywood briefly tried to turn Dolph Lundgren into the next Arnold or Sly after his breakout role in 'Rocky IV', but sadly it just never happened and he was soon relegated to straight-to-video land. It's a shame really, because though he lacks Arnold's natural charisma, he's certainly got more range than Steven Segal, a contemporary whose career did take off.'I come In Peace' (known everywhere outside of North America as 'Dark Angel' for some odd reason) is easily Dolph's best feature film (as the lead). It's a sci-fi buddy cop movie with a premise that falls apart under even the slightest scrutiny, but Lundgren and co-star Brian Benben have good chemistry and the script is occasionally witty.And because it's the 80s (well, 1990), what are the odds that it ends with a joke/freeze frame/feel good rock song? 'bout a %100

It could have been just a drug-related cop thriller where "the bad guy" could have possessed much of the appearance and skills he used as an alien; the sci-fi addition gives some awkward undertone as there were no state-of-the-art technical solutions available in the end of 1980ies. The plot is OK (with several influences from Terminator, though) and the cast beginning with Dolph Lundgren (Houston cop Jack Caine) and Matthias Hues (extra-terrestrial drug dealer Talec) get the most out of it. The ending is a bit trivial and abrupt, but does not spoil the overall picture. If you like movies with Lundgren, you will know what to expect and you will hardly be disappointed, although it is not among the best ones.

An alien humanoid is murdering citizens of Houston to gather stocks of a rare drug only found in the human brain. With the help of a FBI Agent a Vice Cop sets out to stop the killer, whatever the cost.Director Craig R. Baxley's Dark Angel or Stateside known as I Come In Peace is entertaining and of its time. Written by Jonathan Tydor and Leonard Maas Jr. Dark Angel is surprisingly above average for a sci/fi thriller for the time. The character of Jack Caine played by Dolph Lundgren is partially fleshed out and tries it's hardest to go against the 80's stereotype macho cop.The other characters are well rounded but it's the delivery and how the actors realise some of the characters that skewer the production including Lundgren. That said, aliens Azeck (the Good Alien) Jay Bilas and (Bad) Talec played menacingly by Matthias Hues steals the show. With his size, white eyes and hair Hues' composure Talec is particularly creepy. The unlikely pairing of Caine and FBI Agent Smith add that buddy cop element synonymous with action films, similar to Red Heat and Alien Nation and although worn adds some humour. There's an over powering sometime misplaced and intrusive score, that said the lasso extraction and insertion/extraction spike effect are basic but effectively done and sci-fi fans will get a kick out of the spinning blade reminiscent of Predator 2. There's lots of explosions, gun-play, chases and clichés aside, the partner murdered, cop suspension, no one believes to name a few there's a good science fiction tale.