Dead Heat (1988)

Part buddy cop film, part zombie horror flick, the best way to describe Dead Heat is a combination of Beverly Hills Cop and Re-Animator. Unfortunately the studio hacked it to pieces in order to tone down the blood, violence and gore. You know, the good stuff. What's left is a cheesy 80's cop film filled with just enough dumb fun to be watchable. There's really only one scene worth viewing. Treat Williams does a decent job despite having to partner with the abysmal Joe Piscopo, who has no screen presence whatsoever. With better casting and some studio support, this could have been classic rather than forgettable. 

2½ zombified deli meats out of 5

The Punisher (1989)

Dolph might look like a big dumb shit but he's a highly educated guy, holding a BA and an MA in Chemical Engineering (top of his class!). He's also a formidable athlete, holding a third dan black belt in Kyokushin. Simply put, he could kick your ass on the street and in the classroom. And yet, because of his stature and his enunciation skills he gets crappy film roles that perpetuate the action star/dumb shit stereotype. The Punisher is no different, but it has an underused stylistic element that sets it apart from the usual violent revenge flick and all the modern Marvel films.
I'd be interested in seeing the Swede acting in his native language to see if he's any better at it.

2½ rain-soaked streets out of 5