LAST ACTION HERO (Theatrical Release USA 1993)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Last Action Hero—likable, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s better performances—has a fresh, creative twist to its story that is welcome. This movie makes a good older child/adult share. Great job by Director John McTiernan.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A young boy, while watching an action movie, finds himself in the actual movie rather than watching it from a theater seat.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director John McTiernan for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Arnold Schwarzenegger for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger), John Practice (F. Murray Abraham), Frank (Art Carney), Benedict (Charles Dance), Dekker (Frank McRae), Ripper (Tom Noonan), Nick (Robert Prosky), Vivaldi (Anthony Quinn), Mom (Mercedes Ruehl), Danny (Austin O’Brien), Death (Ian McKellen), Tough Asian Man (Professor Toru Tanaka), Teacher (Joan Plowright), Keith Barish (Keith Barish), James Belushi (Jim Belushi), and Chevy Chase (Chevy Chase).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The film has future potential for classic sci-fi status and is well worth time and money expenditure.

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