Blue Thunder is the name of a black military-style helicopter with advanced surveillance and heavy firepower capabilities. It also is tied into data banks with information on individuals. The helicopter is one of the main stars of the film. The other is Roy Scheider, who delivers an excellent performance as he always does. He carries the film over its many weak spots. In 1983 the idea that the federal government wants to militarize the local police forces and the idea that it will use false flag events to get what it wants were less common than 30 years later (today). … Continue reading Comments on the Movie Blue Thunder (1983)