"Endangered dirt. That's a new one."

Good, solid actionpacked entertainment. John T is da man and Slater is just so smooth. Brilliant acting all around.
Also, God daaaayum, this be one hell of a quotable film!

It's not a brag, boast, or exaggeration when I write that I have seen this movie more than a hundred times. The reason for such a large number of viewings is the fact that A) This film is amazing B) This film is one of only three R rated films that I had access to during my formative years (granted it was an edited version recorded off TV).

"You know what it feels like to be knocked out? Your brain presses against your skull, and it feels like this."

Travolta is both the greatest and worst thing about this film.
He can deliver a line with humour and skill like this:
'Now will you please keep your voice down?! I'm trying to concentrate!'
But then he also goes hilariously over-the-top with hand gestures when delivering a line like this:
'Where's Shepherd? Find him!'

John Woo yet again does a masterful job of capturing action and making my soul purr. This film came recommended to me by Richard Trapp.

But you must admit you laughed at the cheesy zoom on Travolta's eyes when he's about to betray his comrade.

John Travolta as a totally fucking insane asshole who wants to blow up the west.
Christian Slater, the bona fide action star, trying to stop him and save the day.
John Woo just blowing shit up.
Yes Please!

Good cheesy fun. Better than most action films these days.

John Travolta as a totally fucking insane asshole who wants to blow up the west.
Christian Slater, the bona fide action star, trying to stop him and save the day.
John Woo just blowing shit up.
Yes Please!

This is perhaps the least John Woo film I've ever seen John Woo make, and perhaps that's why it lands with a resounding thud. The action likes the dynamism that he usually brings to his work and the tricks he does use (like his slow motion shots) seem applied at random, over shots that don't call for that treatment.

John Travolta is doing his big bad routine, something I enjoy quite a bit, but if you're not a fan of that particular schtick, I would imagine this would get old fast. Sadly, I don't think any other character in the movie is given much to do, including "co-star" Christian Slater, who's fine, but playing a rather boring hero. Everything about this movie says "meh" and that's sad. It should have been much better.

This is such a fun movie. It's horribly acted and the plot is a little convoluted, but it's an enjoyable watch. It's the perfect blend of action, thrills, and camp that make it a perfect 90s action flick. I used to have such a crush on Samantha Mathis after seeing her in Super Mario Bros, I wonder what ever happened to her. I haven't really seen her in much since the mid 90s. John Travolta's over the top character suits him perfectly. I've never really cared for Christian Slater much, but he's in some decent movies. What really shines in this film are all the b-list character actors that fill almost every other role in the story.
Tonight I was torn between watching this and John Woo/John Travolta's other film Face/Off, neither of which I have seen in years. Ultimately I think I enjoy Broken Arrow just a tad bit more.

Travolta as a villain, seek no further than Broken Arrow!

Broken Arrow is an easy to watch action flick best not taken seriously. Travolta is a cool walking cigarette advert who just loves to put on and take off his sunglasses for dramatic effect. Slater has some god awful lines to say. Yet, I love this film.

All star awarded for explosions. All other stars unearned because of Howie Long. Okay, so that's a lie, but who cares. This movie is a crapola supreme festival.

This is one of those movies that was on HBO all the time so you couldn't help but watch it. It was entertaining, but it's hard to root for Christian Slater. John Woo would find a much better foil for Travolta a year later with Face/Off.