Whether audiences were responding more to the writing, the directing, or just the killer cast, SWAT was a solid hit when it was released, earning $207.2 million against a budget of only $70 million. Despite the original film being largely forgotten by modern audiences, SWAT was enough of a hit to inspire two different direct-to-video sequels and a popular TV show that was recently renewed for its eighth season.
Critics at the time weren’t as excited by SWAT as audiences: the movie currently has a 48 percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics generally agreeing that this is a run-of-the-mill police thriller. Personally, I think the great performances (particularly from our future MCU stars) and tight script help elevate this above the usual cop dramas, and the various action scenes are quite memorable. This movie is worth being rediscovered, and I’m happy to recommend it to any fan of the genre.
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