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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinIron Eagle is a very shrewd teen-age variation on the Rambo/Missing in Action formula, a military rescue movie with a nice young hero and a fun-loving feeling.
- 50Miami HeraldBill CosfordMiami HeraldBill CosfordOnce you get past the initial hurdles, Iron Eagle has the kind of sappy charm and a variety of overblown performance that shapes kids' movies. It is not plausible for a second, but neither, on the face of it, was Bambi. [22 Feb 1986, p.C7]
- 40Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasIron Eagle has an unintended hilarity that builds and builds. But don't take this as one of those so-bad-it's-good endorsements: The film is a total waste of time.
- 38Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneDespite a few interesting moments, Iron Eagle looks and sounds like an extended televison commercial that encourages young people to be all they can be . . . in a supersonic fighting machine. [20 Jan 1986, p.3C]
- 38The Globe and Mail (Toronto)The Globe and Mail (Toronto)The vulgarity and jingoism of Iron Eagle prevent it from functioning even as breezy entertainment. [17 Jan 1986, p.C10]
- 37Washington PostPaul AttanasioWashington PostPaul AttanasioA ridiculous rabble-drowser with the heart of a bully and the soul of a thief.
- 30Time OutTime OutIt is regrettable that the highest of production values have been invested in this, the cheapest of stories.
- 25TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineYet another totally absurd bout of macho wish fulfillment for those frustrated by the American government and military's inability to deal effectively with terrorism, Iron Eagle is actually more outlandish than most.