The Golden Raspberry is one of the most important industry anti-prizes. Every year, the worst movies of the season are nominated for it: from failed blockbusters to dramas that look more like comedies. But often the winners are simply misunderstood masterpieces.
Some of these underrated films were chosen by Reddit users.
1. The Blair Witch Project, 1999
Can you believe it? The movie that changed the horror industry was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Anti-Award in the category Worst Picture. Maybe, from a certain point of view, even this kind of PR benefits the movie, but to be honest, The Blair Witch Project had no chance to "win" that year – it was up against Adam Sandler's Big Daddy, The Haunting, and Will Smith's Wild Wild West.
2. The Bodyguard, 1992
It is safe to say that the cult melodrama has become Kevin Costner's acting calling card. His unforgettable screen duet with...
Some of these underrated films were chosen by Reddit users.
1. The Blair Witch Project, 1999
Can you believe it? The movie that changed the horror industry was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Anti-Award in the category Worst Picture. Maybe, from a certain point of view, even this kind of PR benefits the movie, but to be honest, The Blair Witch Project had no chance to "win" that year – it was up against Adam Sandler's Big Daddy, The Haunting, and Will Smith's Wild Wild West.
2. The Bodyguard, 1992
It is safe to say that the cult melodrama has become Kevin Costner's acting calling card. His unforgettable screen duet with...
- 5/5/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
One of the most amusing bits of the 2000s HBO sitcom Entourage was the fake movies that existed within the TV show. While protagonist Vincent Chase was fictional, the Hollywood he moved through was not. Real actors playing versions of themselves cameoed as they helped build Chase’s fictional movie star career, with each faux film working as a parody of some trend or fad at the time. The most infamously pointed of these was Aquaman, a phony superhero flick designed to poke fun at the recent Sam Raimi Spider-Man movie.
I thought about that gag for the first time in years while watching Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom this holiday weekend, and not just because it also revolved around DC’s most waterlogged superhero, Arthur Curry. Rather the uncanny, gnawing sensation that stalks Aquaman 2 like some bloodthirsty tuna is that you’re not watching a real movie. Something this soulless,...
I thought about that gag for the first time in years while watching Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom this holiday weekend, and not just because it also revolved around DC’s most waterlogged superhero, Arthur Curry. Rather the uncanny, gnawing sensation that stalks Aquaman 2 like some bloodthirsty tuna is that you’re not watching a real movie. Something this soulless,...
- 12/22/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
When Sony and Nissan decided to let video gamers compete for a chance to race real-life race cars, Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) beat about 90,000 other players for the opportunity. This film relates - with a fair degree of poetic licence - the story of what happened next as he trains to become an professional driver, a journey that would become marked by incident.
In terms of story, this is largely a run around a familiar track, with complete with a pitstop involving Jann's desire to win the approval of his ex-professional footballer dad Steve (Djimon Hounsou) and his longing to win on the racing circuit. He is mentored by retired driver Jack Slater (Stranger Things’ David Harbour bringing what depth he can to a role that is also fully kitted out with cliches), as slick marketer Danny Moore (Orlando Bloom) tries to make bank from the situation.
The...
In terms of story, this is largely a run around a familiar track, with complete with a pitstop involving Jann's desire to win the approval of his ex-professional footballer dad Steve (Djimon Hounsou) and his longing to win on the racing circuit. He is mentored by retired driver Jack Slater (Stranger Things’ David Harbour bringing what depth he can to a role that is also fully kitted out with cliches), as slick marketer Danny Moore (Orlando Bloom) tries to make bank from the situation.
The...
- 8/9/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Arnold Schwarzenegger is being dissected in Netflix’s new three-part docuseries, Arnold, which looks back on his multipronged career as a bodybuilding champion, California Governor, and movie star. The series is now streaming on the service.
The stories are flowing from the 75-year-old Schwarzenegger in the series, which takes a candid look at his Hollywood era. One of the anecdotes concerns his role in the action-comedy flick The Last Action Hero, a film which was not well-received.
Schwarzenegger played action hero character Jack Slater in the 1993 film, the hero who bonds with a young movie fan, played by Austin O’Brien, in an imaginary action film. Critics and fans weren’t ready for a spoof of action films, and it grossed just $50 million worldwide.
“When Last Action Hero came out I had reached my peak after Terminator 2, having the most successful movie of the year worldwide,” Schwarzenegger says in the docuseries.
The stories are flowing from the 75-year-old Schwarzenegger in the series, which takes a candid look at his Hollywood era. One of the anecdotes concerns his role in the action-comedy flick The Last Action Hero, a film which was not well-received.
Schwarzenegger played action hero character Jack Slater in the 1993 film, the hero who bonds with a young movie fan, played by Austin O’Brien, in an imaginary action film. Critics and fans weren’t ready for a spoof of action films, and it grossed just $50 million worldwide.
“When Last Action Hero came out I had reached my peak after Terminator 2, having the most successful movie of the year worldwide,” Schwarzenegger says in the docuseries.
- 6/10/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Every movie star encounters at least one flop.
In the three-part Netflix series “Arnold,” Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, recently got candid about his personal “embarrassment” towards the less than stellar reception to his 1993 action-comedy “Last Action Hero”.
“I cannot tell you how upset I was,” Schwarzenegger admits in the doc. “It hurts you. It hurts your feelings. It’s embarrassing… I didn’t want to see anyone for a week. But you keep plodding along. And my mother-in-law also said this all the time: ‘Let’s just move forward.’ It’s a great message.”
Read More: Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Regret Over Groping Allegations: ‘It Was Bulls**t… Forget All The Excuses’
In “Last Action Here”, Schwarzenegger stars as a fictional hero, Jack Slater. A hardcore movie enthusiast, Danny, finds himself transported into Jack’s exhilarating world where they forge an unbreakable bond.
“Last Action Hero” opened with a mere $15.3 million against its colossal $85 million production budget.
In the three-part Netflix series “Arnold,” Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, recently got candid about his personal “embarrassment” towards the less than stellar reception to his 1993 action-comedy “Last Action Hero”.
“I cannot tell you how upset I was,” Schwarzenegger admits in the doc. “It hurts you. It hurts your feelings. It’s embarrassing… I didn’t want to see anyone for a week. But you keep plodding along. And my mother-in-law also said this all the time: ‘Let’s just move forward.’ It’s a great message.”
Read More: Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Regret Over Groping Allegations: ‘It Was Bulls**t… Forget All The Excuses’
In “Last Action Here”, Schwarzenegger stars as a fictional hero, Jack Slater. A hardcore movie enthusiast, Danny, finds himself transported into Jack’s exhilarating world where they forge an unbreakable bond.
“Last Action Hero” opened with a mere $15.3 million against its colossal $85 million production budget.
- 6/10/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Arnold Schwarzenegger has had no shortage of hits throughout his career, but he’s still embarrassed by the lackluster reception of one of his would-be blockbuster’s, the 1993 action comedy “Last Action Hero.”
In the new three-part Netflix docuseries “Arnold,” the bodybuilder-turned-star-turned-governor details his varied career, providing insights into his momentous highs and lows as an action icon, including the time that John McTiernan’s “Last Action Hero” flopped at the box office.
“I cannot tell you how upset I was,” Schwarzenegger says in the doc. “It hurts you. It hurts your feelings. It’s embarrassing… I didn’t want to see anyone for a week. But you keep plodding along. And my mother-in-law also said this all the time: ‘Let’s just move forward.’ It’s a great message.”
The very meta comedy starred Schwarzenegger as the fictional action hero character Jack Slater, who bonds with a young movie...
In the new three-part Netflix docuseries “Arnold,” the bodybuilder-turned-star-turned-governor details his varied career, providing insights into his momentous highs and lows as an action icon, including the time that John McTiernan’s “Last Action Hero” flopped at the box office.
“I cannot tell you how upset I was,” Schwarzenegger says in the doc. “It hurts you. It hurts your feelings. It’s embarrassing… I didn’t want to see anyone for a week. But you keep plodding along. And my mother-in-law also said this all the time: ‘Let’s just move forward.’ It’s a great message.”
The very meta comedy starred Schwarzenegger as the fictional action hero character Jack Slater, who bonds with a young movie...
- 6/10/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Arnold Schwarzenegger was riding high throughout the ’80s and early ’90s with hit after hit like Predator, Twins, Total Recall, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, but he had his first big box-office flop with Last Action Hero in 1993, an experience which upset him greatly.
Last Action Hero followed a young movie fan who received a magical movie ticket that transported him into the world of Jack Slater, a fictional action movie hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was a fun concept, but the film was a critical and box-office disappointment with a domestic gross of $50 million. In Netflix’s recent three-part docuseries Arnold, the actor recalled how the failure of the movie affected him. “When Last Action Hero came out I had reached my peak after Terminator 2, having the most successful movie of the year worldwide, I cannot tell you how upset that I was [about the negative Last Action Hero reviews],” Schwarzenegger said.
Last Action Hero followed a young movie fan who received a magical movie ticket that transported him into the world of Jack Slater, a fictional action movie hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was a fun concept, but the film was a critical and box-office disappointment with a domestic gross of $50 million. In Netflix’s recent three-part docuseries Arnold, the actor recalled how the failure of the movie affected him. “When Last Action Hero came out I had reached my peak after Terminator 2, having the most successful movie of the year worldwide, I cannot tell you how upset that I was [about the negative Last Action Hero reviews],” Schwarzenegger said.
- 6/8/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Tina Turner was, by all accounts, simply the best. Not just as a musician, where she released unforgettable hits like "Proud Mary" and "What's Love Got to Do With It?", but also as an actor. You probably remember her scene-stealing, villainous turn in the classic post-apocalyptic action thriller "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome," where she played a woman trying to reboot the world by bringing barbaric capitalism and grotesque industry back to the wastelands.
Auntie Entity was certainly Turner's most memorable role and even won her an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress, but the singing sensation did have an acting career beyond "Thunderdome." You can find her in musical classics like "Tommy" and musical not-so-classics like "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," two films that emphasized her titanic celebrity as a musician. She was also the subject of the Oscar-nominated biopic "What's Love Got to Do With It," which...
Auntie Entity was certainly Turner's most memorable role and even won her an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress, but the singing sensation did have an acting career beyond "Thunderdome." You can find her in musical classics like "Tommy" and musical not-so-classics like "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," two films that emphasized her titanic celebrity as a musician. She was also the subject of the Oscar-nominated biopic "What's Love Got to Do With It," which...
- 5/25/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
From the very beginning, Arnold Schwarzenegger was enthusiastic about "Last Action Hero," and for good reason. His 1993 action blockbuster had an ace up its sleeve. Namely, that it was a meta take on the very genre to which it purported to belong.
The film tells the story of a boy named Danny who's transported into his favorite action franchise by way of a magic movie ticket, finding himself alongside his hero, Jack Slater (Schwarzenegger). That premise provided a way for co-screenwriter Shane Black -- who rewrote the script along with David Arnott based on the original screenplay by Zak Penn and Adam Leff -- to send up the action genre that the film's star had helped build.
In fact, Black himself had a hand in establishing the kind of '80s action "Last Action Hero" was parodying, having penned 1987's "Lethal Weapon." All of which made for an ironic twist...
The film tells the story of a boy named Danny who's transported into his favorite action franchise by way of a magic movie ticket, finding himself alongside his hero, Jack Slater (Schwarzenegger). That premise provided a way for co-screenwriter Shane Black -- who rewrote the script along with David Arnott based on the original screenplay by Zak Penn and Adam Leff -- to send up the action genre that the film's star had helped build.
In fact, Black himself had a hand in establishing the kind of '80s action "Last Action Hero" was parodying, having penned 1987's "Lethal Weapon." All of which made for an ironic twist...
- 5/18/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
It's hard to imagine now, but there was a time when most people in the world probably didn't know — or care — what a "multiverse" is. And that time was just a few years ago, when the idea of an infinite number of alternate realities was mostly relegated to complex sci-fi stories and sprawling comic book continuities.
But that was then and this is now, and now is when the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has introduced the idea that not only are there multiple different versions of their heroes in multiple different universes, but also that every other movie featuring those characters — even the films that supposedly aren't "canon" — are just different parts of the multiverse. It's all connected, every part of it. Toss in the Spider-Verse too, because why not? It's all connected.
Heck, multiverses are so mainstream now that a complex independent film like "Everything Everywhere All At Once...
But that was then and this is now, and now is when the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has introduced the idea that not only are there multiple different versions of their heroes in multiple different universes, but also that every other movie featuring those characters — even the films that supposedly aren't "canon" — are just different parts of the multiverse. It's all connected, every part of it. Toss in the Spider-Verse too, because why not? It's all connected.
Heck, multiverses are so mainstream now that a complex independent film like "Everything Everywhere All At Once...
- 2/17/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
There's much more to Arnold Schwarzenegger than his time portraying T-800. Anyone familiar with his book, "Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story," will realize how brilliantly this title lives up to the remarkable tales he has to tell. Growing up in rural Austria amid the rubble of failed Nazi Germany, Schwarzenegger dominated the body-building world, emerging as Mr. Universe at 20 years old. He won the Mr. Olympia title a staggering seven times.
But he didn't stop there -- in fact, far from it. Moving to America, he set his sights on acting, an unlikely goal considering his size and accent. Despite these challenges, Schwarzenegger stuck at it, taking language lessons to lose his native intonation and eventually bagged film roles, including the lead in 1970's "Hercules in New York." For the film, they dubbed his voice and credited him under the name Arnold Strong. More roles followed as his accent and acting improved,...
But he didn't stop there -- in fact, far from it. Moving to America, he set his sights on acting, an unlikely goal considering his size and accent. Despite these challenges, Schwarzenegger stuck at it, taking language lessons to lose his native intonation and eventually bagged film roles, including the lead in 1970's "Hercules in New York." For the film, they dubbed his voice and credited him under the name Arnold Strong. More roles followed as his accent and acting improved,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Simon Bland
- Slash Film
It’s hard to imagine the world of action films without Arnold Schwarzenegger’s larger-than-life presence. From his breakout role as the titular character in 1984’s “The Terminator” to his memorable turns as Dutch in “Predator” and Conan in “Conan the Barbarian,” Schwarzenegger has left an indelible mark on the genre.
With a career spanning over four decades and numerous iconic performances under his belt, it’s no wonder that Schwarzenegger is considered one of the best actors in the business. In this article, we’ll be ranking the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies of all time. But with so many classic films to choose from, how do you decide which ones deserve the top spots? We’ve considered box office success, critical acclaim, and cultural impact to determine the definitive list of the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. Without further ado, let’s get to it!
Top 10 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies
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With a career spanning over four decades and numerous iconic performances under his belt, it’s no wonder that Schwarzenegger is considered one of the best actors in the business. In this article, we’ll be ranking the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies of all time. But with so many classic films to choose from, how do you decide which ones deserve the top spots? We’ve considered box office success, critical acclaim, and cultural impact to determine the definitive list of the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. Without further ado, let’s get to it!
Top 10 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies
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- 1/14/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
Has any movie ever been as unfairly maligned as John McTiernan’s Last Action Hero? This 1993 Arnold Schwarzenegger action epic was hyped as the start of the next great action franchise in the summer of ’93, only for Arnie to run afoul of some pesky dinosaurs when it had the misfortune to open on Jurassic Park’s second weekend. However, the movie likely would have done fine at the box office were it not for the terrible buzz it received going into the opening. Hollywood declared it the most significant disaster since 1980’s Heaven’s Gate bankrupted a studio. All this is due to a few poor test screenings. In the years since its release, Last Action Hero, against all odds, has gone on to be remembered as one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most beloved films, but why was it hated so much in the first place?
In this episode of Revisited,...
In this episode of Revisited,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It's that time of the month when you're about to find out which movies and television shows you've had stockpiled in your watchlist are about to expire. No worries. It happens to the best of us. We live in an era where there's way too much to watch that some will inevitably slip through the cracks. But if you were hoping to catch a few of them before they're gone or off to a different streaming service, then it's not too late!
Everything I have listed here won't be leaving Netflix until the start of November, with some leaving right as the post-Halloween period begins. An interesting thing to note is the disappearance of some Netflix Originals such as the series "The Yard," which seems to be an ongoing trend, as /Film's Erin Brady has reported.
The one, however, that caught my eye was "If Anything Happens I Love You,...
Everything I have listed here won't be leaving Netflix until the start of November, with some leaving right as the post-Halloween period begins. An interesting thing to note is the disappearance of some Netflix Originals such as the series "The Yard," which seems to be an ongoing trend, as /Film's Erin Brady has reported.
The one, however, that caught my eye was "If Anything Happens I Love You,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Last Action Hero will be available on 4K Ultra HD May 18th
Young Danny Madigan (Austin O’Brien) is a lonely 11-year-old boy who escapes from his bleak reality by watchingthe action adventure movies of his favorite film character, Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a special ticket to the new Slater film, Danny is magically transported into Jack’s world, where the good guys always win. Danny becomes his helper as Jack battles a trio of nefarious bad guys, Benedict (Charles Dance), Vivaldi (Anthony Quinn) and The Ripper (Tom Noonan). But things get out of hand when Benedict steals Danny’s magic ticket stub and transports himself into the real world, where crime can, and often does, pay. Jack and Danny must leave fictional Los Angeles for real-life New York and battle the villains without the aid of movie magic or stuntmen.
Young Danny Madigan (Austin O’Brien) is a lonely 11-year-old boy who escapes from his bleak reality by watchingthe action adventure movies of his favorite film character, Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a special ticket to the new Slater film, Danny is magically transported into Jack’s world, where the good guys always win. Danny becomes his helper as Jack battles a trio of nefarious bad guys, Benedict (Charles Dance), Vivaldi (Anthony Quinn) and The Ripper (Tom Noonan). But things get out of hand when Benedict steals Danny’s magic ticket stub and transports himself into the real world, where crime can, and often does, pay. Jack and Danny must leave fictional Los Angeles for real-life New York and battle the villains without the aid of movie magic or stuntmen.
- 5/13/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In 1993, Last Action Hero hit the big screen and promptly flopped. The film already had a dino-sized obstacle stacked against it: it opened a week after Jurassic Park, and people wanted to watch Jurassic Park over and over again. But there were other problems, too. The script was never where it needed to be, but studio execs […]
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- 3/5/2021
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
“I’ll be back” is the signature line of the Terminator movie franchise, with either the catchphrase itself or a variation on it being said in all six films in the series to date. It’s such an iconic line, though, that it’s actually spread out into other movies totally unrelated to the James Cameron sci-fi saga. Well, apart from one thing: they all star Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Yes, the Austrian Oak has called back to his most famous role while playing various other characters across his career. In fact, there are a total of eight non-Terminator films in which he’s said the line, and here’s a quick rundown of them all…
Commando (1985) – Just one year after the release of The Terminator, Schwarzenegger’s retired special forces colonel John Matrix tells sub-villain Bennett “I’ll be back,” to which the antagonist replied, “I’ll be waiting.”
Raw Deal...
Yes, the Austrian Oak has called back to his most famous role while playing various other characters across his career. In fact, there are a total of eight non-Terminator films in which he’s said the line, and here’s a quick rundown of them all…
Commando (1985) – Just one year after the release of The Terminator, Schwarzenegger’s retired special forces colonel John Matrix tells sub-villain Bennett “I’ll be back,” to which the antagonist replied, “I’ll be waiting.”
Raw Deal...
- 8/10/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Much like Final Destination, it looks like the title of Last Action Hero isn’t going to make sense for too much longer. We already reported via an exclusive scoop that a remake to the cult classic is in the early stages of development, but now it sounds like the idea may soon switch to a sequel instead.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently asked about a potential follow-up to the aforementioned 1993 fantasy action-comedy film and expressed that it’s really all up to the fans. He also mentioned that he’d do it if the script was great.
For folks unfamiliar with the original, Last Action Hero is a satirical take on the action genre that made the Austrian-American actor into the star he is today. The movie pokes fun at all of the clichés that typically make up these films, while still being an entertaining and eventful ride.
The pic...
Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently asked about a potential follow-up to the aforementioned 1993 fantasy action-comedy film and expressed that it’s really all up to the fans. He also mentioned that he’d do it if the script was great.
For folks unfamiliar with the original, Last Action Hero is a satirical take on the action genre that made the Austrian-American actor into the star he is today. The movie pokes fun at all of the clichés that typically make up these films, while still being an entertaining and eventful ride.
The pic...
- 10/31/2019
- by Evan Lewis
- We Got This Covered
The title of The Last Action Hero was pretty misleading, as twenty-six years after the fantasy action-comedy hit theaters, the cult classic is now getting the remake treatment. According to a document that We Got This Covered was given by a source, there are currently tons of old flicks that are about to be remade and fans of the aforementioned Arnold Schwarzenegger movie will be pleased to learn that it’s on the list.
For those unfamiliar with the property, The Last Action Hero is a satire of the action genre and all of the many clichés associated with it. The movie is packed with parodies and stars Schwarzenegger in the role of Jack Slater, a fictional Los Angeles detective within his eponymous film franchise.
Austin O’Brien co-stars as Danny Madigan, a boy who gets magically transported into Slater’s cinematic universe and Charles Dance, meanwhile, plays a brutal...
For those unfamiliar with the property, The Last Action Hero is a satire of the action genre and all of the many clichés associated with it. The movie is packed with parodies and stars Schwarzenegger in the role of Jack Slater, a fictional Los Angeles detective within his eponymous film franchise.
Austin O’Brien co-stars as Danny Madigan, a boy who gets magically transported into Slater’s cinematic universe and Charles Dance, meanwhile, plays a brutal...
- 10/11/2019
- by Evan Lewis
- We Got This Covered
The summer of 1993 felt like a high stakes cinematic card trick. A full deck of superstars was roughly shuffled so that by summer’s end, some kings ended up as jokers and many a knave turned over a sweet ace. Bluffs were called, some royal flushes turned up out of nowhere, and in the end the whole table was kicked over by a T-Rex, sending all the chips flying.
This week we will once again see a merry band of naive, edible human beings sharing the screen with monstrous dinosaurs as Jurassic World returns with Fallen Kingdom. Perhaps we’re used to it by now, but back in 1993, the last time man and dinosaur had teamed up to any noticeable effect was probably The Valley of the Gwangi. The seismic leap forward in special effects since then meant that the release of Jurassic Park was a genuine movie event, much...
This week we will once again see a merry band of naive, edible human beings sharing the screen with monstrous dinosaurs as Jurassic World returns with Fallen Kingdom. Perhaps we’re used to it by now, but back in 1993, the last time man and dinosaur had teamed up to any noticeable effect was probably The Valley of the Gwangi. The seismic leap forward in special effects since then meant that the release of Jurassic Park was a genuine movie event, much...
- 6/6/2018
- by Cai Ross
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
On paper, “Last Action Hero” is actually a pretty clever idea. A satire and fantasy rolled into one, it tells the story of a young kid who is magically dropped into the upcoming movie starring his hero Jack Slater (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger). And with an in-his-prime John McTiernan (“Die Hard,” “The Hunt For Red October“) behind the camera, the ingredients were there for success.
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- 10/25/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Last Action Hero
Written by Zak Penn, Adam Leff, Shane Black, and David Argott
Directed by John McTiernan
USA, 1993
The concept of a film within a film is an idea that provides for truly interesting cinema. Films that are self-referential, satiric, and make fun of their own genre are often hilarious, thought-provoking, and downright fun. 1993’s cult favorite Last Action Hero is an action-fantasy that pokes fun at the action film genre in more ways than one. It stars the incomparable blockbuster movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger who is playing himself. Last Action Hero pretty much has it all and if you are a fan of the Austrian star or just action cinema in general, then this is the perfect film for you.
The film focuses on Danny Madigan (Austin O’Brien), a 12-year-old troublemaker obsessed with movies, in particular those of action hero Jack Slater, a fictionalized version of Schwarzenegger.
Written by Zak Penn, Adam Leff, Shane Black, and David Argott
Directed by John McTiernan
USA, 1993
The concept of a film within a film is an idea that provides for truly interesting cinema. Films that are self-referential, satiric, and make fun of their own genre are often hilarious, thought-provoking, and downright fun. 1993’s cult favorite Last Action Hero is an action-fantasy that pokes fun at the action film genre in more ways than one. It stars the incomparable blockbuster movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger who is playing himself. Last Action Hero pretty much has it all and if you are a fan of the Austrian star or just action cinema in general, then this is the perfect film for you.
The film focuses on Danny Madigan (Austin O’Brien), a 12-year-old troublemaker obsessed with movies, in particular those of action hero Jack Slater, a fictionalized version of Schwarzenegger.
- 8/26/2014
- by Randall Unger
- SoundOnSight
Mill Creek released several noteworthy Blu-ray releases on Tuesday, most of which were re-issues, but The Legend of Billie Jean makes its high-def debut. Those of you that are familiar with this film, or its practically non-existent home video presence, will realize immediately how big of a deal it is to have this film released to the Blu-ray format. The Legend of Billie Jean has always been an eighties favorite of mine. A lot of really cool movies came out during the decade, but this one always stood out. It could be that it got away with being as dark as it is, even with a PG-13 rating, or it could be it is one of Helen Slater’s few, and very best roles. I know, I know, Supergirl, The Secret of My Success, blahblahblahblah, but I genuinely consider this to be the seminal Helen Slater role. It doesn’t...
- 7/24/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
There is no arguing the fact that featuring repetitive movie cliches in films undoubtedly come with the territory. After all, there is bound to be something in a feature length film that has been seen time and time again. In all fairness, some movie cliches simply have to exist in order to compliment the storyline or are necessary when highlighting a certain scene. For instance, in a western one might expect to see a gunfight showdown in the middle of the main dusty street or witness a poker game inside a saloon. True…these examples are western movie cliches but they are also anticipated because of the very nature of the genre for the film’s theme. Still, one has a right to grow weary of cliches in certain movies no matter how essential or overused they are within the plot. In a way it is kind of interesting to...
- 6/8/2014
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
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The best movie culture writing from around the internet-o-sphere. There will be a quiz later. Just leave a tab open for us, will ya? “7 Dudes in Distress Who Needed Saving By Damsels” — Rob Bracken at io9 lists a bunch of bros who were in dire straits until the right woman came along to ensure they didn’t die a horrible, horrible death. “Five of our favorites movies in movies” — Noel Murray and Matt Singer at The Dissolve get meta in honor of Sherlock Jr., but...
The best movie culture writing from around the internet-o-sphere. There will be a quiz later. Just leave a tab open for us, will ya? “7 Dudes in Distress Who Needed Saving By Damsels” — Rob Bracken at io9 lists a bunch of bros who were in dire straits until the right woman came along to ensure they didn’t die a horrible, horrible death. “Five of our favorites movies in movies” — Noel Murray and Matt Singer at The Dissolve get meta in honor of Sherlock Jr., but...
- 4/22/2014
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Odd List Ryan Lambie Simon Brew 10 Oct 2013 - 03:27
Another 25 unsung greats come under the spotlight, as we provide our pick of the underappreciated films of 1993...
What a year 1993 was. It saw the release of Star Fox on the Super Nintendo. Bill Clinton became president. Season three of Deep Space Nine premiered on Us television. UK politician Douglas Hurd visited Argentina. Cyndi Lauper released her album Hat Full Of Stars.
Aside from those earth shattering events, we'll probably remember 1993, in cinema terms, as the year Jurassic Park dominated the box office like an angry Tyrannosaurus. A true phenomenon, its profits doubled those of the second most watched film in 1993 cinemas, Mrs Doubtfire, and almost three times as much as the movie below that - the Harrison Ford thriller, The Fugitive.
But as ever, there was so much more to the 1993 movie landscape than dinosaurs and Robin Williams dressed as an old woman.
Another 25 unsung greats come under the spotlight, as we provide our pick of the underappreciated films of 1993...
What a year 1993 was. It saw the release of Star Fox on the Super Nintendo. Bill Clinton became president. Season three of Deep Space Nine premiered on Us television. UK politician Douglas Hurd visited Argentina. Cyndi Lauper released her album Hat Full Of Stars.
Aside from those earth shattering events, we'll probably remember 1993, in cinema terms, as the year Jurassic Park dominated the box office like an angry Tyrannosaurus. A true phenomenon, its profits doubled those of the second most watched film in 1993 cinemas, Mrs Doubtfire, and almost three times as much as the movie below that - the Harrison Ford thriller, The Fugitive.
But as ever, there was so much more to the 1993 movie landscape than dinosaurs and Robin Williams dressed as an old woman.
- 10/9/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Arnold Schwarzenegger reteams with Predator director John McTiernan for a boisterous, tongue-in-cheek action fantasy. A young movie fan (Austin O'Brien) finds himself playing sidekick to his big-screen idol Jack Slater (Arnie) after coming into possession of a magic cinema ticket. With the emphasis firmly on fun, Arnie gamely sends up his 80s action persona while Charles Dance's villainous marksman sports a variety of fetching glass eyes, Anthony Quinn adds a slice of ham as an La crime boss and - amidst the welter of cameos - Ian McKellen pops up as Death.
- 9/20/2013
- Sky Movies
Action heroes, or more accurately the stars who play them, are not often credited as being endowed of great intelligence. In fact, they are more likely relegated to the less distinguished, but no less scientific category of dummy dumb dumbheads. And yet, scratch the surface of the career of each of the biggest, beefheadiest action stars and you will find, in addition to giant foreheads and a shocking dearth of necks, at least one self-aware introspection masquerading as a movie. It would appear that not being able to spell “existential crisis” does not preclude one from suffering one. These aren’t necessarily brilliant deconstructions, in fact they are usually somewhat clever with plenty of destruction. Regardless, it is an interesting trend to note and often amounts to some very underrated fare from our meta muscleheads. In one specific instance however, an action hero’s meta movie can be so meta as to conceal its true identity as...
- 2/1/2013
- by Brian Salisbury
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The Expendables 2 was only a mild teaser of the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to making action films. What we've really been waiting for is his own action vehicle, and it finally hits theaters this week in The Last Stand. There's an added element to this movie that makes it special and ramps up the anticipation, at least for a few movie fans.
The Last Stand marks Korean director Jee-woon Kim's first American film. He's directed some amazing films, among them I Saw the Devil, The Good, the Bad, the Weird and A Tale of Two Sisters. He's proven to be a director who can handle violence with ease, and is able to get great performances out of some memorable villains. The quality of The Last Stand isn't quite up to par with the level of quality in his earlier Korean films, but some of his signature elements...
The Last Stand marks Korean director Jee-woon Kim's first American film. He's directed some amazing films, among them I Saw the Devil, The Good, the Bad, the Weird and A Tale of Two Sisters. He's proven to be a director who can handle violence with ease, and is able to get great performances out of some memorable villains. The quality of The Last Stand isn't quite up to par with the level of quality in his earlier Korean films, but some of his signature elements...
- 1/19/2013
- by J.C. De Leon
- Slackerwood
Jack Reacher is an ideal action-hero name, following the punchy one-syllable-first-name/two-syllable-last-name rhythm of Stallone's John Rambo and John Spartan, Schwarzenegger's Jack Slater and John Matrix, and Van Damme's Chance Boudreaux. (Get your own action name here!) Yet while Cruise's character's name itself works rhythmically, the filmmakers missed a major opportunity to have the name work literally as well. His name is Jack Reacher — he should be reaching for things, constantly. And not just any things: just things with "jack" in its name. So we envisioned the Jack Reacher that Mama Reacher hoped for when she christened him. If Cruise truly wants to be the biggest action hero of the next millennium, he'd be wise to start adopting some of the following jack-reaching scenarios for Jack "The Jack-Reacher" Reacher. Werner Herzog drives off in a very German car. Jack Reacher finds a beat-up Dodge Charger and is ready to chase him down.
- 12/26/2012
- by Jesse David Fox
- Vulture
Why are there so many films about filmmaking?
For many directors, their movie becomes their mouthpiece to speak out about the business, more often scathing than sycophantic (see: The Player, Sunset Blvd). For others, it’s a paean to a bygone era. There’s nothing Hollywood likes more than its own history, one more chance to bask in its golden heyday. While claiming to hold a mirror to society, the film industry is instead admiring its own reflection. Just as authors cannot resist writing about a frustrated novelist (see:Stephen King), so screenwriters are seen to struggle for their art, directors dying for that perfect take.
But surely there’s more to it than narcissism and nostalgia? Or are all films about films invariably made by insiders, for insiders?
Here’s ten of the very best;
10. Hamlet (Last Action Hero)
It’s a tragedy, but Shakespeare never had the opportunity to write a screenplay.
For many directors, their movie becomes their mouthpiece to speak out about the business, more often scathing than sycophantic (see: The Player, Sunset Blvd). For others, it’s a paean to a bygone era. There’s nothing Hollywood likes more than its own history, one more chance to bask in its golden heyday. While claiming to hold a mirror to society, the film industry is instead admiring its own reflection. Just as authors cannot resist writing about a frustrated novelist (see:Stephen King), so screenwriters are seen to struggle for their art, directors dying for that perfect take.
But surely there’s more to it than narcissism and nostalgia? Or are all films about films invariably made by insiders, for insiders?
Here’s ten of the very best;
10. Hamlet (Last Action Hero)
It’s a tragedy, but Shakespeare never had the opportunity to write a screenplay.
- 12/18/2012
- by Dan Wakefield
- Obsessed with Film
Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to the worthwhile titles currently available on Netflix Instant Watch.
It’s a thrilling week in movies! Hordes of Potterheads will mob theaters at midnight to see the much-anticipated Battle of Hogwarts, while a silly old bear tumbles back with a new tale from the Hundred Acre Wood, and a master documentarian brings a twisted true tale to light. To take the excitement home, screen this selection of streaming features from the comfort of your couch.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
In the final film of the world-thrilling film series, The Boy Who Lived (Daniel Radcliffe) prepares for the final showdown with He Who Must Not Be Named (Ralph Fiennes). But come on, you knew that! Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman co-star.
For more tales of magic and mayhem, try this...
It’s a thrilling week in movies! Hordes of Potterheads will mob theaters at midnight to see the much-anticipated Battle of Hogwarts, while a silly old bear tumbles back with a new tale from the Hundred Acre Wood, and a master documentarian brings a twisted true tale to light. To take the excitement home, screen this selection of streaming features from the comfort of your couch.
—
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
In the final film of the world-thrilling film series, The Boy Who Lived (Daniel Radcliffe) prepares for the final showdown with He Who Must Not Be Named (Ralph Fiennes). But come on, you knew that! Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman co-star.
For more tales of magic and mayhem, try this...
- 7/14/2011
- by Kristy Puchko
- The Film Stage
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