Hey there film enthusiasts! So today, I’m diving into the adrenaline-pumping world of “Who Dares Wins” (known as “The Final Option” in some parts). Mix some popcorn, sofas and maybe a Götebrogare (you know, those lovely sausages), and let’s get into it!

First off, this film had me on the edge — not like hanging-off-a-cliff edge, but more like sitting-on-the-last-pool-chair-at-the-beach edge. You get me? Directed by Ian Sharp and released in 1982, it’s got that distinct early ’80s action vibe. The story revolves around an elite SAS unit trying to dismantle a group of terrorists. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? But there’s so much beneath the surface.

Now, the action sequences—oh boy! They’re a bit of a mixed bag. Some scenes felt like watching a cat try to juggle, all over the place, and others were sharp, tight, just enough to make you hold your breath. It’s gritty and raw, perfect if you’re nostalgic for those rugged action film days. And Lewis Collins, playing the lead, looks like he stepped right out of a Brylcreem ad. He’s cool, confident, almost too perfect, like the Ferris wheel at Gröna Lund that never malfunctions.

But let’s be real here – the plot can get a bit tangled, like those stubborn headphone wires in your pocket. There’s this subplot around nuclear disarmament that feels sort of shoehorned in. And the dialogue? Sometimes cheesy enough to rival a Västerbotten pie.

Yet, there’s something oddly endearing about the whole film… Maybe it’s the nostalgic charm, or maybe it’s the camaraderie among the SAS team that makes you think of hanging out with old pals by the campfire, discussing life, the universe and everything in between. Speaking of nostalgia, this movie takes me back to a summer in the late ’80s, when I saw it for the first time. My brother and I, still scruffy teenagers, snuck away from a family gathering to catch the late night show at the local biograf. We felt like rebels ourselves, on a mission similar to the team in the movie.

Oh, and before I forget, the ending. No spoilers, but it’s like one of those cliffhangers that makes you ponder, “Was there a sequel or did they just leave us hanging?” – Check the trailer here