Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. It currently holds a 36% "Rotten" approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The World Journal Film Reviewer Frank Ochieng Stated "Stallone, for whatever inexplicable reason, continues to pile on the dramatic dribble in yet another pointless movie mishap".
The film received three nominations at the 8th Golden Raspberry Awards in 1988, with David Mendenhall winning 2 for both Worst Supporting Actor and Worst New Star while Sylvester Stallone was nominated for Worst Actor.
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