Last Action Hero (1993)

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• Michael E

  
  I thought that this film could've been handled a little better than it could've with Schwarzenneggers standards, but its very entertaining. The main character does a good job as being a kid with a disfunctional life, a mom who's never hardly around, no dad and the… More
  I thought that this film could've been handled a little better than it could've with Schwarzenneggers standards, but its very entertaining. The main character does a good job as being a kid with a disfunctional life, a mom who's never hardly around, no dad and the closest father figure being a theater custodian played by Robert Prosky, and has been skipping school, and the idea of being sucked into a film, I thought was a very interesting concept, I know the concept has been done before, like with Bugs Bunny going into Elmer Fudd's dreams, or Timmy Turner getting into different books interacting with the characters (I Just realized this is in cartoons a lot,) but a kid getting sucked into an action movie is pretty interesting. And as a Schwarzennegger action comedy, it was done very well, also I like the film how it makes fun of all the different action movie cliches at the time, the puns, the explosions, the car chases, the slow-mo, the celebrity cameos, its just crazy, and the fact that a magical ticket can give you the power to travel into different films and out into the real world, its pretty cool, and when the villain gets a hold of the ticket, it becomes very interesting. Overall out of all the 90s action Schwarzennegger movies, its not the best, but as a comedy and an action movie its very well constructed and put together.

• AJ V

  
  A somewhat cheesy kids movie, but it's very funny. I really liked Schwarzenegger in this movie, he's very cool. I enjoyed this movie, it's good.

• Conner R

  
  I really don't understand why this movie gets so much flack, it's really a great idea and fun critique of Hollywood movies. Maybe it was too ahead of its time and maybe it still is, but I enjoyed it a lot. Arnold Schwarzenegger was extremely brave and humble to joke about… More
  I really don't understand why this movie gets so much flack, it's really a great idea and fun critique of Hollywood movies. Maybe it was too ahead of its time and maybe it still is, but I enjoyed it a lot. Arnold Schwarzenegger was extremely brave and humble to joke about himself and the movies he tends to be in, just a testament to someone who appreciates all they have. All the cameos and film references are some great touches and I love the cheesy over the top sequences and dialogue. I think the overall message is good; while Hollywood isn't an accurate representation of the world, it's still an important part of our culture and a way for us to see life as we wish it was.

• KJ P

  
  I thought it was extremely funny throughout, but the plot is extremely weak. However, the comedy overcomes the story by a mile.

• Ginny  

  
  <center><i>"Dracula huh? I can get King Kong! We'll have a nightmare with Freddy Krueger, have a surprize party for Adolf Hitler, Hannibal Lecter can do the catering, and then we'll have christening for Rosemary's Baby!"</i></center>… More
  <center><i>"Dracula huh? I can get King Kong! We'll have a nightmare with Freddy Krueger, have a surprize party for Adolf Hitler, Hannibal Lecter can do the catering, and then we'll have christening for Rosemary's Baby!"</i></center> Ridiculously cheezy, no brainer movie. A few witty lines and a whole lot of corny ensembles. Come on, its a kiddie Shwarzenegger movie! What more can you expect? Recommendation: Just wait for it to be shown on TV, dont rent it and dont even try to buy it. Arnold looks soo much like Duke Nukem in this, lol!

• Curtis L

  
  Upon a second review, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that I really liked it. Classic Cheesy Arnold, and every attempt is made to make fun of how awesome his movies are. Enough one-liners for everybody! "I am Arnold Brownschwigger!"

• Anthony L

  
  One of the worst films ever made but you knew that already! (Charles Dance as the bad guy is always a bit of a giveaway!)

• Thomas B

  
  good for kids, not good for anything else.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"Did Someone Say Action?"</i> A young movie fan gets thrown into the movie world of his favourite action film character. <center><font size=+2 face="Verdana"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center>… More
  <i>"Did Someone Say Action?"</i> A young movie fan gets thrown into the movie world of his favourite action film character. <center><font size=+2 face="Verdana"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> This film has been described as a turkey by many a film critic, but then there aren't many Arnie films which aren't largely panned. However, if you watch the film with an open mind you may discover a hidden gem. The first time I saw this film I couldn't stop laughing. From the outset it was clear that this film was a parody of all those classic over-the-top Arnie movies rolled into one. One-liners, mad action, improbable stunts, a decent child actor, a good supporting cast (including a host of cameos), and plenty of humour. As Jack Slater (Arnie) walks into his apartment he immediately pulls out his gun and shoots his closet, opens the door and a man falls dead to the floor. Danny Madigan (Austin O'Brien) asks Jack how he knew there would be a man in there. Without thought Jack says "There's always a man in there". If this is to your taste, watch the film, if not, too bad.

• Arash X

  
  "I'm the hero so shut up" That single line with Arnold"s awful delivery was priceless, Overall the movie was really fun well at least in its first half

• Nani V

  
  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.

• Tsubaki S

  
  It has some moments, but it's just a parody of a genre that it's already a parody to begin with.

• Aaron N

  
  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… More
  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. Jack Slater: No sequel for you.

• Candy R

  
  In similar vein as Pleasantville. A movie fan gets transported into his favourite action movie.

• Martin S

  
  Good story

• Daniel J D

  
  It's really too bad more people don't see the brilliance of this movie in all its beautiful satire. The action and plot itself were actually kinda' interesting all their own, too.

• Lafe F

  
  A Schwarzenegger movie for kids!? I didn't quite understand the premise of a movie character coming out of the screen. The baddies were weird. There weren't any memorable action scenes. A dud of a movie.

• Tim B

  
  I always want to love movies that everyone hates, and hate movies that everyone loves. It seldom works out like that, though. This movie, however, I proudly praise despite scathing reviews. I thought it was funny and clever.

• Dean !

  
  Often over looked or forgotten about, this is a pretty good action film based on a nice idea.....if a tad long.

• Mike S

  
  Fun if you have an open mind.

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