Eraser (1996)

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• Albert K

  
  Here's a cool scene: A crocodile is about to eat up Arnold as he scrambles away and pulls out a pistol and shoots it dead. The camera cuts to a close-up shot in his face as he says, "You're luggage." LOL There were some scenes that were entertaining to watch which… More
  Here's a cool scene: A crocodile is about to eat up Arnold as he scrambles away and pulls out a pistol and shoots it dead. The camera cuts to a close-up shot in his face as he says, "You're luggage." LOL There were some scenes that were entertaining to watch which makes this movie worth watching.

• AJ V

  
  I really liked this movie when I first saw it, but now I barely remember it. I need to see it again.

• Bethany M

  
  Not the best film but Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler are hilarious together. A must see!

• moon r

  
  Standard actioner that delivers just that. Leave your library card at home cause you're not gonna be doing too much thinking.

• Martin S

  
  It's a okay movie. It's not like we haven't seen anything like it before. But they get the job done. Arnold....Action....that's pretty much what you expect and that's what you get.

• Conner R

  
  After re-watching this, I have come to have a higher regard for it. This had a great feel to it and offered something that Enemy of the State couldn't offer, fun and ridiculous action scenes. The premise is pretty interesting and deals with a kooky laser gun, automatically you… More
  After re-watching this, I have come to have a higher regard for it. This had a great feel to it and offered something that Enemy of the State couldn't offer, fun and ridiculous action scenes. The premise is pretty interesting and deals with a kooky laser gun, automatically you have my attention. Then throw in the Arnold factor and you have a really great movie. Maybe I'm biased because I love all things Schwarzenegger, but this really has a lot to love. The characters are pretty well developed and different from most action flicks or thrillers, James Coburn and James Caan made for some great supporting roles. I loved Vanessa Williams too, I forgot how good she was. Overall, it's an above average and most importantly fun movie.

• Tim S

  
  Fun at times.

• Anthony L

  
  Awful and boring.

• Curtis L

  
  okay.

• Lafe F

  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger plays another action role about the witness protection program and the changing of one's identity. There's lots of good action scenes, including a crocodile attack. James Caan plays a powerful bad guy who gets his just desserts.

• Dean !

  
  One of Arnies better recent action films. Gets a bit silly near the end but has good fights, explosions and one liners. The SFX for the weapons is very good.

• Aaron N

  
  Calderon: Don't you ever get tired of babysitting scumbags? John: Yeah, but in your case I'll make an exception. It's almost like a tribute to 80s Arnold movies, except that it does in fact star Arnold. Only in an Arnold movie can someone do and say the things that he… More
  Calderon: Don't you ever get tired of babysitting scumbags? John: Yeah, but in your case I'll make an exception. It's almost like a tribute to 80s Arnold movies, except that it does in fact star Arnold. Only in an Arnold movie can someone do and say the things that he does, and that is not at all a bad thing for this film. This is a movie about Arnold using a variety of weapons to do good for the country and kill the bad guys. The movie doesn't slack in casting either, having both James Caan and James Coburn. The plot is about moles, secret plans, things on encrypted cds, and terrorists...basically who cares, Arnold has to save the day, and that's what I want to see. John: Drop your gun. Robert: What? John: If you drop your gun now, I promise I won't kill you.

• danny d

  
  pretty decent action flick

• Jason S

  
  Plain action film with Arnold. Good if you want to not think about anything for an hour and a half.

• Leigh R

  
  Good movie.

• Michael G

  
  Typical Arnie.

• Dean M

  
  Unstoppable and dangerously action with effects of this Arnie film.

• Dann M

  
  Eraser is an action packed espionage thriller full of excitement. The story follows a whistleblower that gets placed in witness protection, but becomes the target of a government conspiracy. Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, and Vanessa Williams form a solid cast. And,… More
  Eraser is an action packed espionage thriller full of excitement. The story follows a whistleblower that gets placed in witness protection, but becomes the target of a government conspiracy. Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, and Vanessa Williams form a solid cast. And, Schwarzenegger and Caan make for good adversaries. The action sequences are well done, but the special effects are a bit weak (particularly the pulse riffle effects). Though it's formulaic and unoriginal, Eraser is entertaining and delivers a lot of good action.

• Matthew Y

  
  "You're Luggage" Ahhh, there's nothing quite like Arnold delivering a cheesy action line is there. The eraser concept is interesting, like James Bond meets witness protection, but that only lasts for about the first 20 minutes. The action in the film is pretty… More
  "You're Luggage" Ahhh, there's nothing quite like Arnold delivering a cheesy action line is there. The eraser concept is interesting, like James Bond meets witness protection, but that only lasts for about the first 20 minutes. The action in the film is pretty intense at times and certainly carries the movie. The high voltage guns (or whatever the heck they are) are a very silly macguffin and the ending is a bit eye rolling (Dock mobsters, really?) but Eraser should marginally satisfy Schwarzenegger fans.

• Steven V

  
  <b>Eraser</b> is a movie typical of its genre. Casting <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i> for the lead instantly gives the main character, <i>U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger</i>, a personality of his own. Though nothing is ever known of… More
  <b>Eraser</b> is a movie typical of its genre. Casting <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i> for the lead instantly gives the main character, <i>U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger</i>, a personality of his own. Though nothing is ever known of his background, even by the end credits, that doesn't matter. Dialogue is used mainly for two purposes: to explain the unfolding saga of the federal scandal in the movie and for the ever-composed and ever-cool <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i> to calm <i>Lee Cullen</i> (<i>Vanessa Williams</i>), a key witness in the scandal saga. Instead, what drives the movie is the action sequences and <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i>'s resourcefulness in a myriad of combat situations where he always finds himself out manned, outgunned, and beaten to the first punch, yet always manages to gain the upper hand. <i>Vanessa Williams</i> does an excellent job, and in many ways, is forced to be more of an "actor," per Se, than <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i>. She has to display a wide array of emotions, from sadness, to fear, to regret, to resolve, and even anger, while <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i> is only called on to mainly display the final two. <i>James Caan</i> is legitimately a scumbag in his role as <i>U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin</i> and <i>James Coburn</i>, in a smaller role, is fatherly to <i>U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger</i> as <i>WitSec Chief Beller</i>. Solid, unspectacular performances all around, save that of <i>James Caan</i>, who borders on something more. The action in this movie is incredible for its time. The rail guns are visually impressive if not scientifically plausible and <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i>'s combat ingenuity gives flavor and style to the action sequences. <i>Chuck Russell</i> seems to show a bizarre fixation with bloody puncture wounds throughout, but does show some creativity of his own in placing <i>Arnold Schwarzenegger</i> in clever combat situations where he can use his mind to outsmart his many more-heavily-armed enemies. <i>Chuck Russell</i> also plays with the moviegoer in several situations, making it unclear whether or not <i>U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' Kruger</i> is alive after several close calls. This keeps moviegoers on the edge of their seats for the nonstop thrill ride that rarely pauses to take a breath. From the first scene to the last, explosions, shooting, and violence are the norm, and it is not meant to be any other way.

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