Last Action Hero

One of those films that don't have frequent reruns. I saw it on TV once and I remember that I quite liked it and I've been planning to watch it again for a long time. And since I'm already familiar (not only) with the screenwriting work of Shane Black, I immensely enjoyed the film and its countless references. It's a huge shame that it was an underrated major flop and nothing similar could be created anymore, but this is exactly how soaked in pop culture references films I would imagine Spielberg's Ready Player One. Arnold Braunsweiger and Charles Dance rulezz! ... 9/10 (12/20/2016)

The Last Action Hero is not funny enough for a comedy and not action-packed enough for an action movie. If this film had any potential, the filmmakers drowned it in an exorbitant running time. There are some good scenes, but far from enough in those more than two hours. (01/20/2007)

A similar commercial and narrative romp as True Lies would be one year later, just a class worse entertainment. This film really shows that no expense was spared, it has lavish production design, a great cast, thrilling explosions, fancy locations (the Hyatt) and grand action. But it arrived at the cinemas at the wrong time (competition) and it is not as entertaining, thrilling, and original as it may seem, so it became a relative failure that didn't catch on as expected. Although the director is a master of action films, he always falls a bit short when it comes to intimacy and personal connections among characters, and once the shooting stops, it's quite boring. There are several excellent jokes, quips, and scenes, and a surprisingly good Arnold, but otherwise it’s too long and quite creaky. (04/17/2009)

Once upon a time, I really loved this film, and years later, when I finally got to watch it again, I must admit that nothing has changed about my liking for it. It's still a great film, with excellent humor, mainly connected to Arnold making fun of himself. And it works. And so do the action scenes. (05/31/2016)