Yes, it’s godawful, but at the same time this piece of kitschy military-porn from the 80s is kind of endearing. Gasp at the awful dialogue, jeer at the predictable plot, hiss at the colour saturated MTV edited overload and then contemplate the homoeroticised undercurrents flowing through almost every line and shot of the film.

Why was Tom cruise wearing such big underpants though? The world needs to know…

(Oh, if you get the chance watch the videos included on the DVD, if only for the extraordinary Harold Faltermeyer “piece” featuring a stick thin, gold clad poodle haired guitarist who plays his guitar like he’s making lurve to a beautiful laydee.)