Last Action Hero (1993)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

I wish this fantastic movie had a sequel coming. Brilliant story beautifully executed.

I'm proudly jumping on the "this movie is underrated" bandwagon. It's also why I'm giving it a 10/10. In all honesty it's more of a 7/10 flick but it could use the boost. Where this movie really shines is in its self awareness, satirizing the action movie genre (and Arnie himself) that was so popular during the 80's and 90's, using all of its cliches to its advantage. One of the film's chief writers is Shane Black, the man responsible for almost single-handedly inventing the Lethal Weapon universe (and there are several nods to the franchise throughout the film). Anyone who is familiar with his portfolio (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Nice Guys, Last Boy Scout) knows that the man has a way with words that is authentically funny and smart. All in all, this film is a lot better than critics and the public gave it credit for when it came out. A seriously hilarious and intentionally over-the-top film that cleverly indulges in its own cinematic self awareness.

Great 90s action movie! I remember watching this as a child, and I enjoyed every second of it. It's one of my favourite action movies from the 90s. It's something I could watch several times as a kid. The story was interesting. The movie is entertaining with plenty of action. The movie is funny too. It's a great kids movie, yet a great movie for all!The villains were probably the best thing about this movie, and I also liked how they included a cartoon character, but it would've been great had it had more screen time. The same goes with several other characters. This movie had potential to be even greater. I'm a huge fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and he was the perfect choice to play the main character. I don't think anyone else could've played that role any better. I would say it's one of his more underrated films.Nothing more to say really other than the fact it's just a good and entertaining action movie.

Continuing my plan to watch every Arnie movie in order, I come to his 1993 flick Last Action Hero. Plot In A Paragraph: With the help of a magic ticket, a young film fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action film character.Both Arnie and director John McTeirnan were riding high when they teamed up for what Arnie promised would be "The biggest movie of the summer" sadly it didn't deliver, and whilst people liked it, nobody really loved it, and all anybody remembers is it tanked/under performed and Jurassic Park killed it. Which for me is more than a bit unfair, as I do enjoy it. I don't rewatch it often, but when I do, I enjoy it for what it is.I think a lot of people miss the joke with this, in that, it is intended as a spoof!! I know I'll be in the minority, in liking it!! For me it's simply fun. I love all the little movie references. It may not be Arnie or McTiernan's finest work, but it is amusing if you get the humour. The jokes and cameos are OK, and Arnie'self-parody is just great. Truthfully not all of the jokes work, but over all it's enjoyable, Last Action Hero grossed $50 million at the domestic Box Office to end the year the 26th highest grossing movie of 1993. Whilst a massive disappoint following T2, in his autobiography Total Recall, Arnie says it wasn't a flop, and actually made money!! Just not as much as anticipated.