Quiet Cool

Quiet Cool is not what one would call a quality film. The plot is contrived and often stupid, the characters are pretty one-dimensional, and some of the editing is a bit choppy. However, what the picture lacks in story, character development, and coherency is almost entirely made up for with the presence of great character actor James Remar in the lead. The guy isn't given much of a role to play, just to act tough and look angry, two actions he puts to maximum effect here. Normally stuck in supporting roles, Quiet Cool demonstrates that, had he been given the chance, Remar could have been become a solid action hero icon. It is very easy to seeing his role in Quiet Cool being played by Stallone, Bronson, or Schwarzenegger. It follows the 80s action formula of one man taking on an entire gang of bad guys, with little to no help from anyone else. What separates this particular action-adventure from the likes of Commando and First Blood is the mix of genres. Director/co-writer Clay Borris incorporates a distinct western style not shown in many action pictures of the decade. In addition, Borris also mixes in elements of the buddy genre, the revenge genre, and the cop genre in a way that doesn't seem forced or uneven. Adding to that a couple of decent one liners and some humor, Borris leaves his own stamp on what could have been just a boring, routine story that the audience had seen a hundred times before its release in 1986. This one deserves more attention than it gets. 7/10

I do not understand the previous comments. What is everyone smoking??!! This movie was horrible, and I will mention a couple of things that made this movie the traffic accident it is.

The score on this thing is atrocious! There was bad music when they should have kept quiet, and there was no music where even the bad music would have been welcomed.

And that bar scene??!! Do I even have to comment??!!

I give this a thumbs down and I'll even throw in a vomit bag. Watch at your own risk aaaaand be sure to remember, this was the 80's.

Smoldering character actor James Remar stars in this nifty action movie called QUIET COOL, which can be nicknamed BULLIT ON A MOTORCYCLE. Remar plays a tough New York cop named Joe who travels to the Pacific North West to battle sadistic pot growers. With the help of a revenge-minded nature boy (Adam C. Howard), Joe brings the pot-heads down... hard!

Saw this way back in the 80s on a rented VHS. Revisited it recently on a DVD. Quiet cool was an enjoyable film. The action is plentiful, the movie moves quick, offers gunfire and explosions. There's a funny little twist at the end as well. It has 80s written all over it. Bad music, lousy dialogues, bad acting. Plenty of action, gory death scenes n 80s hairstyle. Definitely one time watch for fans of 80s action. Really good action film. The Movie is only 81 minutes and a lot of action is crammed into that. The chase scenes alone make this movie an essential must-see. The highlight is the Motorcycle chase scene man. Ther is this one scene wher our lead actor gets up from sleep in a torn shirt, he picks up a heavy dumbbell, does one rep that too on one arm only. By the way he ain't muscular at all.

Every once in awhile a total surprise emerges from the depths of VHS mediocrity. "Quiet Cool" is such a movie. The revenge motive is extremely strong, and the heroes are easy to like, along with terrific motorcycle stunts in a lush Northwest forrest. These are only two of the things that make "Quiet Cool" great viewing. The soundtrack is very appropriate, and there is even a "Quiet Cool" theme song. I think that this film is perhaps even better than two other hunted in the woods surprises, "Hunter's Blood" and "Survival Quest." Cudo's to the stunt people in "Quiet Cool", because I couldn't believe the over the cliff scene, which was just unbelievable. I am flat out recommending "Quiet Cool" as something you can wow your friends with. Only problem, it's only available on VHS, but for those who still have a tape player this is "gold" - MERK