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Plot:
Jack Slater is an action-film hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. An old projectionist (Robert Prosky) hands a magic movie ticket to Jack's biggest preteen fan (Austin O'Brien), and the kid steps ri...( read more 
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MCT:August 10, 2008
Danny (Austin O'Brien) is a huge fan of cinema action hero Jack Slater who is played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When a old movie projectionist (Robert Prosky) gives Danny the chance to see the new "Jack Slater IV" he also gives him a magic ticket. When the movie starts the magic ticket kicks in and Danny gets sucked into the movie world of "Jack Slater IV" where he becomes Jack's sidekick. The plot for the movie might be kinda silly, but "Last Action Hero" is a underrated, fun family-action adventure. Worth seeing if you don't mind silly Schwarzenegger actions.
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MCT:August 2, 2008
As goofy as this movie is, I always have fun watching Arnold poke fun at the roles that made him famous... its a guilty pleasure
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MCT:July 27, 2008Iknow this is weird, but I saw it in the theaters, and actually enjoyed it. ......good soundtrack too.
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MCT:July 20, 2008Hollywood has always had a hard time parodying itself, and nowhere is this more evident than in John McTiernan's 'Last Action Hero', a colossally over-budgeted, overstuffed, and terminally underbaked would-be comedy/action summer blockbuster extravaganza. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger at the height of his charmismatic, hit-making prowess, 'LAH' would have been a grand, showstopping capper to his action-star heyday - if only the film was anywhere near as good as it seems to think it is. The central concept, which has the cartoonish world of a Hollywood-style action flick collide loudly with the harsh reality of life outside the movie theater, is undenyably clever, promising both spectacular thrills and hilarious movie cliche spoofery... unfortunately (but perhaps not surprisingly), the filmmakers took the premise, ran in ten different directions with it, and promptly tripped over their own collective feet. Everything about this film, from the sometimes clever, sometimes groan-inducingly silly satire, to the wild mishmash of clashing ideas in the script, indicates major creative interference (or at least an epic-scale lack of focus). It's a fascinating movie, to be sure, but mainly as an ironic example of the very cinematic excess that it tries (and fails) to make fun of.
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MCT:July 8, 2008
I dont get why everyone seems to rip on this movie. Ok so it is a toned down Arnie flick, and it has a kid that can get kind of annoying but is totally bearable. The premise of this movie is really cool too because it shows what every action fans dream is... to actually be in there with your favourite action star and kick some major bad guy ass. Also to do a movie like this... if you look at the cast I mean John McTiernan did this after Die Hard, Shane Black wrote this after the Lethal Weapon series he wrote, and Schwarzenegger did this movie that completely makes fun of basically every film he has ever made. This movie is really funny, kids can watch it adults can still really enjoy it, and it is probably the best spoof movie I can think of.
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MCT:July 6, 2008John McTiernen was probably on something potent when he directed this true stinker. The premise is that somehow a magic ticket can bring a little boy's cartoon world to life, or puit him in the movie, only his fantssy is to hang out with a little "long in the tooth" Anrnold Shwarzennegger. That would most certainly appeal to all the 4th grade boys who will just line up to see this movie because Arnie is way cool! No. It won't. The story is ridiculous. The parts where he is in reality are more cartoonish than the cartoon part. This idea was done ten times better in Never Ending Story and twenty times better Roger Rabbit. Here it's just meh. What's with that stogie (cigar) he's got? That's a good thing to teach kids. Smoke up, boys. Your hero has a stogie.
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MCT:July 5, 2008Suprisingly decent action-comedy movie that mocks it's own genre. An underrated Arnold movie that most people have overlooked.
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MCT:June 28, 2008
I remember watching this for the first time when I was 10 or 11...and that was the last time, but, I remember being very entertained by it. I need to watch it again some time soon.
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MCT:June 9, 2008
Knowing Arnold Schwarzenegger as a hardcore action star back in the day this film is below that but still.
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MCT:June 6, 2008One of Arnies best and i will always enjoy watching this. The story is really good and the comedy elements are really funny as well
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MCT:June 2, 2008
A movie that's not meant to be taken seriously. It's a simple action spoof that works pretty well although it was a little to aimed for the kiddies.
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wa did i see this i dont remember i dont recall and i dont really care cuz its probably a one timer view anyhow not like layer cake
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MCT:May 13, 2008
Lots of action and very funny at times. Some great cameos too, from the likes of Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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MCT:May 11, 2008
What a cool movie! I liked it the first time I saw and the last time I saw it. Im sure this is one fantasy that all boys have had and this movie does a good job at keeping it fun.
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MCT:April 25, 2008
What's the problem with this film? It's funny and clever with shut-your-brain-off action. At the very least, Schwarzenegger has been in alot worse.
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MCT:April 21, 2008
The action set-pieces aren't that spectacular in comparison to Scwarzenegger but the humour and in-jokes more than enough make up for this. Criminally overlooked in Scwarzenegger's canon of work.
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MCT:April 20, 2008
wow what a kewl movie...i really loved this arnie movie...i think this is really entertaining 2 watch n i think that its got good special effects throguhout the movie...imn a huge fan of arnold schwazenegger but this is just a good moviee that i really enjoyed watching n i think its a whole load of funn
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MCT:April 20, 2008
Jack Slater: I'll be back! Ha! You didn't know I was gonna say that, did you?
Danny Madigan: That's what you always say!
Jack Slater: I do?
Here's a movie with a premise that could have been handled much better. It is set up as a satire on big Schwarzenegger action spectacle films, but the film never proves to be smart enough to fully pull it off.
The story revolves around a kid who loves Arnold's action movies, particularly his role in of action hero Jack Slater.
One day, the kid is given a magic ticket by his theater friend, which turns out to be a real magic ticket that transports him into the very action movie he is watching.
It is here that the kid gets to live out an Arnold action film, where the kid serves as a comic sidekick. During this time he gets involved in a ridiculous action plot, car chases, hard rock, explosions, and other insane stunts.
Eventually the movie shifts back into the real world and Jack Slater learns of what real life is all about in a way.
It is in this switch to reality where the movie really falls apart by taking itself too seriously. Until then however, the movie is fairly entertaining. Arnold gets the joke of this movie and works with the role he has. The kid gets pretty annoying, but serves his purpose.
The movie does an ok enough job at getting the idea of its premise across, but could be handled better.
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MCT:April 6, 2008
This fun movie stars Arnold Browshwager, er, Schwarzenegger as Jack Slater who is a hero to one young boy named Danny Madigan.
On the opening night of Jack Slater IV, Danny gets a magic ticket from an old man who is a movie projectionist. The ticket propels Danny right into the movie and onto the screen with his favorite hero.
This one also features a cameo by screen legend Anthony Quinn and is Art Carney's final movie appearence. -
MCT:March 20, 2008
Where to start? This movie basically was so cheesy that it's not even funny. For an Arnold movie this definitely was a disappointment. It also seemed to drag on a bit too much with some pointless scenes and acting was mediocre at best. Honestly if not Arnie and his cool quotes then I would've given this movie 1 star.
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MCT:March 8, 2008
Last Action Hero was one of my favourite movies when I was younger, and when I grew older the soundtrack became one of my favourite albums. Even now, watching it to attain my goal, I still love this one. It's humourous, and has a fresh feel to it. I definitely recommend this movie.
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MCT:March 5, 2008
AWESOME FREAKING MOVIE!!! i'd watch it over and over and over and over...well you get the point...I loved this movie
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