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I like original movies and this one is. The villain arrives at earth to creates drugs from humans. Great concept, and this drug dealer has some nasty weapons too boot. Good story line, with a odd couple teaming up to solve the problem. In the end, this movie is crazy enough for a entertaining 2 hour. Mike's pick I give it a 7!

While by no means a masterpiece, this is entertaining from start to finish. With a running time of about 90 minutes, it doesn't overstay its welcome, and its fast pace and surprises prevent you from being bored at any point in it. There are a ton of clichés, but the story is pretty original. Brian Benben(whom, I won't lie to you, was the thing I most looked forward to seeing in this, and I wasn't disappointed) is the procedural jerk, and Dolph is the cop who plays by his own rules. The action is excellent and thoroughly enjoyable, with shoot-outs, car-chases and some physical fighting. The editing is fairly good for this sort of thing, and the camera-work is never downright poor. This is non-committal, guilty pleasure fun throughout the entire thing, and that is reflected in the dialog, the characters, the acting, etc. There is a bit of quirk here and there in the writing. I will not give away too much of the plot; all I'll say is that there is, indeed, an alien(with bad-ass weaponry) in this, and the flick is a blast to watch. There is plenty of strong language and a little nudity, and both are gratuitous. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys kicking back with something simple that clearly had effort put into making it something that delivers what it promises. 6/10

Big Dolph Lundgren tackles even bigger Matthias Hues in this fairly enjoyable sci-fi outing from 1990.

Our Dolph plays a tough cop who inadvertently becomes involved in a spot of alien trouble after a hulking interplanetary miscreant murders a group of bad guys Dolph was staking out (and high tales it with the haul of heroin they had in their possession). Why would an alien want heroin you may well ask? Well, it turns out that our alien bad boy has discovered a rather gruesome method of producing an even more powerful drug via it's utilisation.....he simply shoots up unwilling victims and then sucks out their resulting endorphin enriched cranial fluids which he intends to sell back home (where ever that may be)!!!

Hardly impressed with this, Dolph decides to investigate this grisly case but finds himself constantly undermined by a number of shady factions entering the fray.

Matters eventually come to a head when our two mighty leads battle it out in a factory setting (a popular location for action film finales) and Dolph gets to fire off the obligatory final quip before sending his alien nemesis into oblivion.

OK, despite the intriguing premise this is utterly ridden with clichés - the new cop partner, troubles with the girlfriend etc etc etc. Added to this Dolph's acting abilities are somewhat less than spectacular. However.....the film works despite it's many flaws and proves to serve as a fun ninety or so minutes.

At the end of the day, what more could you ask for? Check it out.

I was surprised to see such a low rating for this movie. I've probably seen this movie like 10 times. And after my wife found out I'm a Dolph Lundgren fan, I think the first thing she asked me was, "do you own "I Come In Peace"?", because she was already a fan of the movie too. Anyway, if you like sci-fi action movies, check it out.

A renegade cop (You know the kind)teams up with a straight arrow FBI agent to take down a drug dealer from outer space. Seems our villain of the peace extracts the brains (Juiced up on heroin) to sell back on his turf for cash. Also aiding our heroes is an alien cop. Dolph Lundgren movies can never be judged the same as other types of movies. Movies like I Come In Peace exist only to provide visceral thrills and little else, on the basis of this I Come In Peace does provide an adequate way for fans to enjoy the action. Also I Come In Peace has it's share of twists which blend well with the action.

* *1/2 out of 4-(Pretty good)

Like some fans of Dolph's, I'm surprised at such a low rating for this movie. Even I'm not a Dolph's fan and sometimes fed up with his stereotype action movies, but this one is different and great!!! Dolph is such a tall guy and I thought no bad guys want to stand with him. ^^ but his counterpart (I don't know the big guy's name)in this flick is tall enough to be with Dolph. At the last of the movie, the 2 big guys filled the screen. Also, the script was almost perfect as an action. 2 aliens (one is a criminal and the other is a cop)and one cop are chasing one another. You can see some excellent action scenes in the process. I saw this in a cinema 16 years ago and vividly remember the movie. Suggest you go to nearby video/DVD shops for this!!

Now (9/2003) old and dated, it is a watchable flick. I enjoyed it since it had some redeeming scenes and Dolph is acceptable in this movie. It seems to be a perenial favorite on late not movie channels. Order a pizza, relax, and watch a really watchable movie.

The evil guy in the movie does a good job as well. Definitely watchable. 7/10

-Zafoid

This project was initially titled "Lethal Contact" (as it was first written in 1984 as a spec script by Jonathan Tydor). A rewrite of the script was penned by writer/director David Koepp ("Jurassic park" , "Spiderman"). The production, filming and international title is "Dark Angel", and was released as such worldwide, before it was changed to "I Come in Peace" for the late U.S. release, because of two other existing movies entitled "The Dark Angel".

The movie was released in 1990 , but it was made in 1988. This explains why it has 80's feel all over it. The cars , haircuts , clothes, music and special effects are all pure 80's , but don't worry. This movie had a 7 mln $ budget and it has dated really well. The production values are more than OK and there is some nice stunt work and decent special effects here. "Dark angel" is a good proof that practical effects are more timeless than CGI effects.

At it's heart "Dark angel" is a buddy cop movie with a little bit of "Terminator" and "Predator" thrown in. Actually it makes me wonder was this movie some sort of inspiration for "Predator 2" ? Anyway , it's better than "Predator 2". This movie probably wouldn't have been made today , because people would say it's too cheesy. Is it cheesy ? Yes , but it's unpretentious and harmless fun. It's also NOT a brainless fun . There is some invention here -(CD disc as a weapon , aliens and drugs). "DA" is also pretty self aware of what kind of movie it is and through the whole movie you can feel a slight auto-parody feel to it ( The "White boys" gang ).

Dolph Lundgren does a admirable job as the main hero making "Dirty Harry" Cain a easy to like character. Brian Benben is also good as his sidekick - Mister "everything by the book". The chemistry between them works well. Matthias Hues is quite memorable and intimidating as the villain. I also liked the actor who plays the wacky scientist and Betsy Brantley as the love interest.

The dialogues and one liners might be the best thing about this movie . They very funny and very quotable : "It's like setting your radio dial to K-I-L-L!" , " I come in peace - And you go back in pieces" and few more. The script is blessed with some witty one-liners.

In terms of action this movie also doesn't disappoints. It might be a movie with the largest number of exploding cars ever. There are also shootouts , some fights. Action fans shouldn't worry.

The music by Jan Hammer ("Miami vice") is cool and catchy. The songs are cheesy , but fun. I like especially the song "Touch me tonight" by Shooting stars.

It's fun , trashy , unpretentious action sci-fi movie . It's not something to put on the "The best science fiction movies ever" list , but the light, comic book style action is a good way to relax after hard day in work. I've heard it's a cult movie in some places and it's not really hard to understand why. A very likeable small movie and one of Lundgren's best. I give it 5/10.

As an action lover firstly, Dark Angel is a film that any enthusiast will find hard not to enjoy. It's a great, and entertaining slice of violent sci-fi hokum served up in a brisk 89 minutes. Secondly as a fans of Dolph Lundgren, it marks perhaps his most polished and entertaining solo work. The 80's itself was a great time for action movies, with countless action stars, and the essential ingredients were a simple plot, plenty of wise cracking and plenty of action. Lundgren had been responsible for the far more stern and serious action flicks Red Scorpion and the under-rated Punisher film yet Dark Angel was one of a string of 3 films Dolph did, very much in the trend of Schwarzenegger's simpler action films like Red Heat, Running Man and Raw Deal. It was brainless, yet highly enjoyable, slick and violent. Dolph followed this entertaining fare with the similarly comic book styled Showdown In Little Tokyo and then Universal Soldier. These three films remain Dolph's apex. He got the humour right in them and they are best described as Arnie styled actioners. Dark Angel though had a twist on the concept with the slightly imaginative idea of an Alien coming down from outer space, injecting victims full of heroin and then using hi-tech alien techniques, removing the endorphins from the brain. It's implausible but who cares? Naturally Dolph has to save the day and has help from uptight FBI pen pusher Brian Benben. What marks this film as Dolphs career highlight is the fact that this is his movie, 100%. Dolph is the star, the head honcho. His other best films had him share the screen with bigger, or soon to be bigger stars like Stallone, Van Damme and Brandon Lee. The chemistry between Lundgren and Benben works superbly, and Lundgren is on fine Arnie zinger form. It makes you wonder why some of the one liners in his other films don't come off when he delivered them so perfectly in this film. In some respects this is a Dolph out of Dolph movie, with him sporting dark brown hair and brown contacts.

Directed by Craig R Baxley, the stunt co-ordinator and sometimes director for the A- Team, the action of this piece has a slick polish to it and there is plenty of it too. In fact this film probably features the largest number of exploding cars ever. The concept of the Alien brings in some imaginary and cool weaponry including a super hand gun, and deadly flying CD's that lock into the electric current in the human body, as Dolph's scientist friend (a bit of luck in Dolphy's little black book) explains "It's like setting your radio dial to K-I-L-L!" The script is blessed with some witty one-liners that would make the Governator proud. Dolph is good in the lead doing the macho thing well and kicking ass in the action. Then there is good support from Benben and Betsy Brantley.

This film surprisingly flopped in the states and you have to wonder why. It still remains Dolph's biggest critical hit, especially in Europe where it was received mostly positively. It's a solid middle of the road 3 star film, you can't give it more because of its simplicity yet even those not massively keen on action films would find it hard not to enjoy. It's a guilty pleasure movie like Commando, like Last Boy Scout and the like. The movie did good business in the UK and particularly on video. As a youngster this was one of my favourite action movies. The whole cool factor you get from the Alien and his weapons, combined with the 80's action machismo sensibility. Overall this is a piece of simple entertainment. To be enjoyed for it's guilty taste, that slips down the throat guilty, like chocolate, this is not recommended for its nutritional value. ***

Dolph Lungren, the toughest man ever to come out of Sweden, teams with Brian Benben to stop a drug dealer from outer space. If you can get past the fact the Brain Benben is no action star, and that Dolph just can't act, this isn't a bad movie. Well, yes it is. But it's bad in an entertaining way.

The idea of a drug dealer from space peddling human brain chemicals is a pretty original concept. The bad guy's razor weapon rocks, and the way he only says "I come in peace" is fairly creepy. The film is shot pretty well and has some good action and decent humor. If you run across this flick on late night TV it's worth watching.

You've got to like 80's Sci-Fi to really appreciate movies like this. I rank it right up there with Terminator, Hawk The Slayer, The Guyver, Highlander, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for good, hilarious sci-fi fun.

No, I don't think the mainstream public would like a movie like this, but if you like B-rated horror movies & sci-fi, then you should find this one to your liking too. Beastmaster, Krull, and many other movies from that era come to mind when I see this one.

Wonder if it's available on DVD yet....nope. Darn. Maybe one day.

8 out of 10 stars.

"Dark Angel" is an entertaining B movie that never takes itself too seriously. The plot revolves around an alien outlaw (Matthias Hues) that comes to Earth in order to supply himself with a rare drug. Tough cop Jack Caine (Dolph Lundgren) finds out about his plans and it's up to him and an FBI agent to put an end to the alien's actions.

While this is not the most original of movies, it is still very enjoyable. The dialogue is filled with funny one liners and there are plenty of action scenes that compensate for the inferior production values. The acting is also what you would expect from a B movie. The film may seem silly at times, but it also has some cool elements that make it entertaining.

This is one of Dolph Lundgren's best movies and his fans will not be disappointed because he is in good form here. In spite of all its flaws, "Dark Angel" is a decent action flick that is a lot of fun to watch and I highly recommend it if you are into 80's action movies.

My rating: 6/10

My video of this film is called "Dark Angel". It's a great Dolph film, I also like 'The Punisher' and 'Big Showdown in Little Tokyo'. Dark Angel is a bit different...I enjoyed watching the relationships unfold between him and his police partner and him and his girlfriend. The scientist character is brilliantly overacted...although I know some computer programmers who are stressed out in the same manner! Some years ago, whilst watching the video at my brother's house in surround sound, my son walked into the room during a bit where a disk is flying around a room striking things...and he actually ducked! It still is the best bit of surround that I ever heard. Caine's final words to the alien are classic!

No matter what people say this was a good film. I just watched it again yesterday and I will never forget the end line. It will stick with me forever I'm sure.

Yes the action looks a little fake. Yes the acting is not the best. Are these not okay for films of this era. In action films you can not expect academy award winning performances but you can be entertained for hours.

My wife watched this film with me and she is much younger than I. It was her first time to see it and she enjoyed it as well. Watch this film if you get a chance it is good.

With out a doubt...one of the best B grade movies of all time. Big call I know but its not without merit.

The action throughout is much better than average for this level of movie.

Dolph appears to display some levels of personality.

The humour/ one liners work well enough

The effects are solid for the day.

The 'buddy' fits the profile perfectly.

He has the girl and the car and the disdain for authority.

The best part that I loved when I first saw it and still loved when I re watched it in 2023...the CD. Such a creatively clever idea. You will see what I mean.

Dolph has made some duds but Dark Angel isn't one of them :)

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.

Dolph Lundgren plays police detective Jack Caine (cool name), a tough cop who doesn't always follow the rules. He's assigned a new partner, a by-the-book FBI agent (Brian Benben). The two are forced to work together to bring down a gang of drug dealers called the White Boys (good lord). Their investigation leads them into conflict with a mulleted alien killer who is being pursued by a mulleted alien cop.

A sci-fi action flick that's better than it has any right being. That isn't to say it's good, just not the stinker I thought it would be. The whole thing is full of clichés. They mine every cop movie cliché from the '80s and '90s imaginable, as well as borrowing from a number of sci-fi and horror movies. Still, the aliens & drugs angle seems fresh and everything is handled slickly. The buddy cop parts of the movie are fun, with the 'Oscar & Felix' dynamic between Lundgren and Benben working well. The action scenes are fine, as are the bits of nudity throughout. The soundtrack is pure late '80s greatness (or ear cancer if you're not into hard rock or light metal). It's nothing that's going to change your world but it's a decent way to pass the time, if you're a fan of buddy cop movies or action sci-fi. I saw this under the title I Come in Peace. The other title is Dark Angel, an unimaginative title which was been used for lots of things and doesn't really tell you anything about the movie. I prefer I Come in Peace.

I love this movie. Why?

The reasons are legion. Its just so refreshing to find a sci-fi flick so utterly lacking in pretension, and so deeply committed to doing just one thing perfectly (being entertaining) that I can't help but love it more than many "classic" movies which deserve much more critical kudos.

Dolph Lundgren makes for a very competant hero, and as far as "acting" goes, he does a surprisingly admirable job of making his character far more human and warm than many of his contemporaries could ever manage. Brian Benben is great value as his cocky sidekick, and the supporting cast all pull their weight in a highly inventive and very self aware sci-fi flick which (please!!) will hopefully attain a new life and reputation when it eventually hits DVD.

Dark Angel" stands as a hidden gem in Dolph Lundgren's filmography, offering an entertaining blend of action, sci-fi, and 90s cheese. While its plot may veer into the realm of absurdity, it's precisely this over-the-top charm that makes it a surprisingly enjoyable watch.

At its core, the film follows a Houston vice cop's pursuit of a notorious drug dealer who has taken the life of his partner. However, what begins as a standard crime thriller takes a wild turn when the narrative introduces an extraterrestrial element involving an alien harvesting a drug found in junkie's brains. The resulting concoction of outlandish plot twists and sci-fi elements contributes to the movie's unique appeal.

Dolph Lundgren delivers a strong performance as the tough and determined cop, anchoring the film with his rugged charisma. The chemistry between Lundgren's character and the FBI agent he partners with adds depth to the story and provides moments of humor amidst the chaos.

While the film's storyline may defy logic at times, it compensates with plenty of entertaining 90s action sequences and a nostalgic atmosphere. The production values, including the CGI effects for its time, hold up surprisingly well, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Additionally, the portrayal of the big bad villain adds to the film's enjoyment, with memorable scenes that pit him against Lundgren's character in intense confrontations.

In summary, "Dark Angel" may be ludicrous and steeped in science fiction cheese, but it's undeniably a solid and enjoyable entry in the realm of 90s action films. With Lundgren at the helm, supported by a capable cast and plenty of entertaining moments, it's a movie that delivers on its promise of thrilling entertainment.

If you go in with the right expectations, it can be an enjoyable ride. And don't think about logic or proper police procedure when watching an 80's movie. You're missing the point. Here are the good things:

• Despite what others say Dolph Lundgren doesn't give a bad performance. He's charismatic enough for the role and he even has a few decent one-liners. It's a classic buddy-cop-movie but the chemistry between Lundgren and Brian Benben works.

• The pyrotechnics are great in this movie, lots of things get blown-up in a big old fashion and sometimesit looks like they used too much kerosine in a good way.

-Although the alien guys looked very simple in terms of make-up it was impressive how much they did just by placing the camera, so that they look very imposing in every shot.

And here are the parts that were a bit lacking: -The mob guys, are very over-the-top and I wish they would have done something more interesting with them. Especially since the movie starts with them, we never get a satisfying resolution.

-The fight scenes are pretty lame, you can tell that Dolph Lundgren has martial arts skills but the crew doesn't know how to use him, There is almost no choreography and he doesn't have a signature move or anything else that distinguishes him from any other schmuck that wanted to become the next action star (Van Damme had his splits, Segal had Aikido etc...).

-the plot and visuals borrow from a lot of movies, especially the Terminator, but there isn't really a great set piece to remember the movie by. Especially the showdown at the factory. The setting was as bland as it could be when you compare it to the ending of something like Highlander.

-It was never really clear how the alien weapons worked, they always aim straight at their targets and the weapons annihilates ANYTHING BUT the intended target. Stuff would always blow up around the heroes and it took out a lot of tension.

-The love story is pretty half-baked and probablly only existed to fill up the expected 90 minutes.

It's a movie doesn't hold up as good as The Terminator , but people who like that one or The Hidden, it is a fine enough movie to entertain the 80's lovers out there.

The story, while being a little predictable, starts well and is generally solid and well-paced. Special effects are stunning in places and lame in others, but the effect of the action upon the characters makes up for it. An improbable turn as a buddy movie between two guys with nothing in common - finding they have the world in common is always a good story - even if you've heard it before. An Al Leong appearance certifies this as a good B-grade action movie, and Betsy Brantley (who has played opposite arguably the best Sherlock ever, Jeremy Brett) does a workman's job as Dolph Lundgren's love interest. Brian Benben fits nicely into the standard "sidekick - not a sidekick" position common in such films as this one. The supporting cast is apparently enjoying the production and the feel of the film is positive, if not worthy of the Academy. One of the film's messages that I find useful, is to learn to use your ray-gun BEFORE you go into battle!

The movie is a great B-Masterpiece for several reasons. First, there's great action and pretty good Fx's keeping in mind the year (1990). Secondly, the special 90's vibe from movies like The Terminator or Predator 2 is here too. To add, is not politically correct and includes some rough dialogues that movies today can't use anymore.

So, everything is great including the nostalgia from a great time were movies like this one were produced straight to the video club shelf and watched by a bunch of kids like me, wanting to be Dolph Lundgren, Arnold or Stallone.

As a stand alone B movie what else could you want, OK script, decent pace, original story and plenty of top-notch action, thank god there wasn't a love scene section that would have killed the pace mid-movie

I think all aliens go to the same shooting school, these and Stormtroopers can't shoot for shi$!!!

Dolph must have been a nightmare to work with, so many scenes were compromised by his actions, moving off the mark mid-scene, weird animated facial expressions that made you want to direct him to the men's room!! Let's hope his chesty homework was better than his acting.

I needed a quick movie fix and this delivered more than i had hoped,