Last Action Hero (1993) Retrospective / Review

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Oliver Harper

Oliver Harper

Күн бұрын

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@rickyspanish1033
@rickyspanish1033 8 жыл бұрын
I always loved the part when they walk into the police station and the T-1000 (Robert Patrick) walks out. The kids reaction to it is funny. Top review as always.
@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw
@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw 5 жыл бұрын
my favourite cameo of the movie
@nox5870
@nox5870 5 жыл бұрын
Also don't forget in that same scene we also saw Sharon Stone and I believe she was dressed in that scene as her character in Basic Instinct.
@eltoro747
@eltoro747 5 жыл бұрын
@@nox5870 Exactly, she is in her Catrin Trammel outfit. Like she just left after her interrogation.
@nox5870
@nox5870 5 жыл бұрын
@@eltoro747 Yup.
@danyv1826
@danyv1826 8 жыл бұрын
Don't care what people say. This movie is a genius work. It was just too ahead of its time. People just didn't get the idea of spoofing the entire genere. We need now a movie like this spoofing the superhero genera. And dont tell me Deadpool. I mean a REAL one ,like this . One where the characters go outside an superhero movie and go in our real world
@tripdefect87
@tripdefect87 8 жыл бұрын
+Dany V I think it's also paying a bit of homage to the genre as well, because you can tell a lot of love went into this film
@MrJest2
@MrJest2 8 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I admit I didn't watch it in the theaters - too much other stuff out at the time, and reviewers hated it. But once I did on video, I was flabbergasted. It's friggin' brilliant, multiple writers and story changes aside - the whole idea of spoofing an entire genera was perfect. I'm glad it's getting a "second life" via sellable media, it deserves the appreciation.
@JesusSuckedGayPenis
@JesusSuckedGayPenis 7 жыл бұрын
It was big and dumb, but it was fun. Big dumb fun :D
@icebergthegamer
@icebergthegamer 7 жыл бұрын
I loved this movie too lol
@Xegethra
@Xegethra 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I had loads of fun watching it.
@kalsolarUK
@kalsolarUK 9 жыл бұрын
I always felt this was hugely underrated, personally I love it.
@boomstickcritique902
@boomstickcritique902 6 жыл бұрын
Its a shame it diddnt do better so we could have gotten a sequel. As much as I love Terminator 1 2 I would rather a sequel to this then constant Terminator films
@nickgreene1096
@nickgreene1096 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I felt that people really missed the point of this film. I mean yes it satires Arnold films but it also satires action films and pays homage to them. I'd say that the 3rd act definitely takes it a lot slower and the movie definitely suffers for it but overall it's a good satire and a good action movie.
@slycooper2004
@slycooper2004 4 жыл бұрын
@@boomstickcritique902 No argument there 😉
@KCTraynesaw1991
@KCTraynesaw1991 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Love the premise. Ahead of its time.
@slycooper2004
@slycooper2004 4 жыл бұрын
If only Last Action Hero had gotten a sequel...
@bobpolo2964
@bobpolo2964 8 жыл бұрын
this movie was so far ahead of its time
@NYG5
@NYG5 9 жыл бұрын
This is Arnold's best movie because he showcases the psyche of an action movie hero in a way that's never been done
@madzangels
@madzangels 9 жыл бұрын
"I just shot somebody, I did it on purpose" < Best line in the movie xD
@fuzzydunlop1753
@fuzzydunlop1753 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that line always cracks me up lol.
@dnasty312
@dnasty312 5 жыл бұрын
Trust me. 💥🔫😎
@olliesmith2890
@olliesmith2890 4 жыл бұрын
@@dnasty312 ''If God was a villain, he'd be me''.
@mctownes2013
@mctownes2013 3 жыл бұрын
180!
@tcraig2022
@tcraig2022 2 жыл бұрын
Excuse me, I was wondering if you could help me test a theory. 😌
@FrancoisDressler
@FrancoisDressler 8 жыл бұрын
This movie is one the most underrated of all time.
@dhwwiiexpert
@dhwwiiexpert 8 жыл бұрын
I think the pointless cameos are supposed to be part of the satire.
@MichaelRichards983
@MichaelRichards983 6 жыл бұрын
It's simple, movie world movie cameos. Not sure how he missed that.
@hanniffydinn6019
@hanniffydinn6019 5 жыл бұрын
JackH Tech49 yep! This Film is way of ahead of time!
@007psyren
@007psyren 3 жыл бұрын
I cant believe and didn’t know Sylvesterstallone and van damme my two favorites aside from arnold too were the tri fecta of action heroes in movies back in the day i cant believe all three were in this movie 😱😨
@StefanHomberger
@StefanHomberger 8 жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant satire of typical 80's action movies.
@yuripantyhose4973
@yuripantyhose4973 8 жыл бұрын
The movie gives more the impression of homage than satire, especially considering how terribly boring post 2000 action movies are.
@GooseGumlizzard
@GooseGumlizzard 6 жыл бұрын
seriously, the 80s was the peak of action films
@lylack1
@lylack1 10 жыл бұрын
In the review you said you weren't sure what they were trying spoof when it came to the cartoon cat. The spoof is the mismatch buddy cop movies in 80s America.The mismatch buddy cop movie they're spoofing is "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", a human detective partnered with a cartoon animal. Other examples of mismatch buddy cop movies, "Lethal Weapon", a young wild suicidal cop partnered with an old calm family man cop. "Turner & Hooch", a cop partnered with a dog. Another one is "Alien Nation" starring James Caan, a human partnered with an alien.
@fuzzydunlop1753
@fuzzydunlop1753 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I always thought it was a pretty obvious roger rabbit reference.
@jlscoyserney
@jlscoyserney 4 жыл бұрын
What about the one where whoopi goldberg is partnered with a dinosaur
@harvesteronenetwork1559
@harvesteronenetwork1559 3 жыл бұрын
Yes your spot on.
@mabusestestament
@mabusestestament 3 ай бұрын
@@jlscoyserney You mean Theodore Rex 🙂 Yeah I actually saw that movie a while ago. It was originally advertised as like the most expensive direct to video movie of all time, which was meant to be a positive spin on the fact that the movie was originally intended to be a theatrical movie but turned out so bad that they dumped it on video.
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 7 жыл бұрын
Looing back on it. Last Action Hero is better than Deadpool.
@yellowcougar18
@yellowcougar18 9 жыл бұрын
Humphrey Bogart's got a cameo in the movie. They actually rotoscoped Bogie out of an old detective film, and then inserted him into one 2-3 second scene. Kinda cool little touch.
@Kingdennissinned
@Kingdennissinned 3 ай бұрын
So many cameos..
@jddominguez3088
@jddominguez3088 7 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this at the theatres when it first came out in '93. Amazing how they blended fantasy/reality storyline. Personally, it's a very underrated action comedy flick.
@Mirokuofnite
@Mirokuofnite 4 жыл бұрын
I consider this film basically the capstone of 80s/90s big action movies. Both a parody and a celebration of the genre.
@SSNESS
@SSNESS Жыл бұрын
Never understood this movie
@Cazz8203
@Cazz8203 10 жыл бұрын
this used to be one of my favorite movies when I was a kid....hell its still one of my fav Schwarzenegger movies. he's funny as hell in it. its a lot of fun. I never understood all the harsh criticism. the soundtrack is easily one of the best hard rock soundtracks ever released...megadeth, alice in chains, ac/dc, tesla....fuckin awesome!
@WheeledHamster
@WheeledHamster 10 жыл бұрын
People just fucking analyze the acting, story and all that bullshit, but in seeing it as a kid, it's a movie about escaping reality, I love seeing how colorful LA looked, to enjoy the movie you need to have a mindset like that kid in the movie, you wanna escape reality into a fantasy like area, people who criticized the movie are taking it too serious and has no god damn clue what the movie is trying to achieved.
@Geneforson
@Geneforson 9 жыл бұрын
CazzSDMF agreed
@Geneforson
@Geneforson 9 жыл бұрын
***** agreed with this too
@trayahzz537
@trayahzz537 9 жыл бұрын
CazzSDMF I really enjoyed this movie..was a fun summer flick
@SimonAshworthWood
@SimonAshworthWood 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I loved the songs, especially Big Gun by AC/DC and Real World by Queensreiche.
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 7 жыл бұрын
"Help me! Get me out of here!" "My god! THIS MAN'S NOT DEAD!!!" LOL
@Protoman85
@Protoman85 10 жыл бұрын
I like this movie, I don't see what's soo bad about it...
@TheGimpPimp1
@TheGimpPimp1 7 жыл бұрын
Charles Dance was amazing in this film...
@abdalaez
@abdalaez 10 жыл бұрын
I don't really understand the hate for this movie ! i never saw it as a bad movie !
@captainmichaelj.caboose1777
@captainmichaelj.caboose1777 7 жыл бұрын
Abd -L-Azeez Alkalidy I saw it as a decent movie
@gannicus8101
@gannicus8101 8 жыл бұрын
I love that Tywinn Lannister is the bad guy in this film.
@DEADIKATED
@DEADIKATED 5 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too right away in GOT
@scottknode898
@scottknode898 5 жыл бұрын
Gannicus yes Charles Dance as the sadistic Benedict
@ireallylovepie
@ireallylovepie 10 жыл бұрын
8:30-9:04. That scene always scared me as a kid, and even now as an adult I stiff find it uncomfortable, for obvious reasons of course. Charles Dance was superbly creepy in the role and in my opinion is one of the reasons this film is still a fun watch.
@dnasty312
@dnasty312 5 жыл бұрын
😎 Hello, Toto.
@qncsc
@qncsc 10 жыл бұрын
this goes into the *"Lots Of Fun"* category; understood for that perspective, it wins, mightily. one of the best 80s films, retrofitted, retrospective of the 80s (and fun) action genre -- of course made in the early-90s. it is tongue-in-cheek all the way! no need to assess, analyze...just relax and let the fun begin!
@hyperdeath84
@hyperdeath84 9 жыл бұрын
I don't get the hate for this movie. It's a spoof like Airplane or The Naked Gun and should be viewed with that mind-set. I think it's a goofy laugh from start to finish.
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 9 жыл бұрын
I am the hero! SO SHUT UP!!! I'M NOT DEAF!!! Arnold is a real badass.
@hyperdeath84
@hyperdeath84 9 жыл бұрын
Daniel Williamson I don't care who does what to your Hershey highway!
@BryonLape
@BryonLape 9 жыл бұрын
+hyperdeath84 Agreed. Sure seems like every time Arnold tried to do comedy or something not "action" people hated it. I also liked Twins.
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 8 жыл бұрын
I was quoting one of Arnold's lines in the movie.
@hyperdeath84
@hyperdeath84 8 жыл бұрын
Daniel Williamson I got that, hence my quoting him as well.
@AprilPerrin
@AprilPerrin 4 жыл бұрын
This movie was criminally underrated. Satire was the entire point, and clearly went over the head of most people. Add in the killer soundtrack, and the film is a masterpiece.
@ChrissREPoland
@ChrissREPoland 9 жыл бұрын
I loved this movie as a kid . The wierd fact was people that defend most action movies by saying . Well dont take them too seriously .. But they watch this movie and say . It's stupid and too much overthe top.
@toke5800
@toke5800 9 жыл бұрын
One of Arnolds best. Appart from Terminator 1+2 of course. Highly underrated and in particular the shift from the "movie world" to the real world works great and elevates the movie to something better than a mere comedy :-)
@Bynk333
@Bynk333 2 жыл бұрын
Apart not only both Terminators but Barbar Conan and Total Recal as well. but is it good film.
@Corporal_Hicks
@Corporal_Hicks 8 жыл бұрын
I like the movie!
@DrLynch2009
@DrLynch2009 9 жыл бұрын
The "look elephant" part still makes me brake my as laughing
@jasonlee186
@jasonlee186 Жыл бұрын
This movie was literally too creative for the folks who reviewed it at the time. I’ve rewatched this one countless times and it’s a perfect balance of humor with real world stakes.
@j.b.booker7912
@j.b.booker7912 7 жыл бұрын
charles dance killed it in this movie. fantastisch
@SweeturKraut
@SweeturKraut 3 жыл бұрын
I watched this movie this evening for the first time in about fifteen or twenty years… I had a blast! The satire and spoofing of the action genre was genius.
@sinredzone
@sinredzone 9 жыл бұрын
Had to pause the video at 0:14, went to Amazon to order the bluray, then continued to watch the retrospective. Thanks Oliver!
@bobo577
@bobo577 9 жыл бұрын
I watched this movie today. So funny it is. Put a smile on my face. Amazing satire of action movies.
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 9 жыл бұрын
4:46 "Help me! Get me out of here!" LOL That bit is so funny.
@TheDalinkwent
@TheDalinkwent 11 жыл бұрын
This really is a severely underrated movie. Its a great parody of the action movie genre and actually is clever. I loved the flesh wound joke at the end. Great stuff. Glad its found its audience in recent years.
@dadabubz2674
@dadabubz2674 10 жыл бұрын
I've always been a hero worshiper growing up so along with Barry from "sidekick" I've found Danny from this movie to be the fictional character that most reminds me of myself. I think that's why I love the film so much, before I saw this review I thought I was the only one who really likes this movie. I'm totally convinced at this point that Oliver Harper is my long lost twin.
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 7 жыл бұрын
Charles Dance could had or still could be Skeletor in the He-Man reboot.
@johnweber4577
@johnweber4577 4 жыл бұрын
This came out the same year as Stallone’s satirical action comedy Demolition Man and both were wildly underrated movies ahead of their time.
@Tom-y1j
@Tom-y1j 3 ай бұрын
Demolition Man was much better received.
@vwlssnvwls3262
@vwlssnvwls3262 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite movies, and I saw it in the theater when Jurassic Park was sold out. :D Despite that, I loved it, and none of my friends would listen when I told them how much fun it was. One day I was watching it and a friend came by, scoffed at me watching it, but was then hooked by the silliness of it all. This movie also has my favorite villain of all time. Charles Dance was absolutely perfect, and that line "if God was a villain, he'd be me" is so awesome. I would bet I have watched this movie more than 100 times, because I would watch it every time it was on, and eventually bought my own DVD copy. I never get tired of it.
@djtforever1414
@djtforever1414 6 жыл бұрын
I saw this at the cinema in '93. Back in the '90s we automatically went to Schwarzenegger movies.
@griz063
@griz063 5 жыл бұрын
There was such a convoluted path from conception to production that involved such a hodge-podge of writers and re-editors it is really surprising that this movie came off as amazing as it did. It was almost like idea of it was something alive, looking to emerge that just made use of the various people involved. Spoofing the entire genre from within a movie of the genre just blew too many little minds who at some level may have known they lacked sufficient depth to enjoy it. These are then the voices that "poisoned the well". That this movie is enjoyed by so many, so many years later also says something. Did it's many many many creators know what was happened, what their movie was destined to become? Or were they just running with an idea and having fun, and Last Action Hero emerged? Who can say? And I think one of the funniest lines of the movie, didn't appear in the movie. It was from the behind-the-scenes footage. Charles Dance (Benedict) eventually found out he was the 2nd choice to play the villain. The producers were looking for Alan Rickman, who just wanted too much money for the role. One day Charles appeared on-set wearing a T-shirt that said, "I"m cheaper than Alan Rickman"! That's the kind of fun that birthed this movie.
@Dingocrikey
@Dingocrikey 8 жыл бұрын
The movie has its problems, but overall it was a worthwhile viewing experience - mainly down to the acting and some hilarious moments from Charles Dance and Arnold.
@bassoumsamsoum
@bassoumsamsoum Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite movies of all time. Makes me feel like a child again whenever watching it. Reminds me why we fell in love with the cinema to begin with, at that young innocent age which seems way too far away in the past now.
@alexvaits2168
@alexvaits2168 8 жыл бұрын
Thw movie is fucking great. One of my favorites. The humor is great clever and very different from other movies. Arnold at his best, and more human than ever. Perfect chemistry with the kind. All characters are amazing. A liked then and i also love it now. My opinion.
@alexvaits2168
@alexvaits2168 8 жыл бұрын
+Aaron Foltz yes Arnold Harbugenegger! He is joking with himself in the whole movie. What do you think about his new movies?
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 7 жыл бұрын
I got to admit 13:22 although it's supposed to parody E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, it's still one of the silliest moments in the film.
@flavadave3943
@flavadave3943 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely underrated. One of my favorite Arnie movies. But dude, did you just forget to mention the soundtrack and score???
@SimonAshworthWood
@SimonAshworthWood 2 жыл бұрын
That scene with Arnie going through cards: 5, 4, 3, 2… “It’s a bomb!” So funny! 🤣 So many funny moments! 🤣 I find it funnier than most movies.
@JimmyJaxJellyStax
@JimmyJaxJellyStax Жыл бұрын
Especially hilarious with the cards timing being so perfect - some hardcore "it's a movie" humor.
@OliverHarper
@OliverHarper 12 жыл бұрын
Cheers man. I haven't seen The Golden Child in a long time but i will consider it for a review!. :)
@OlechnowiczOO
@OlechnowiczOO 7 жыл бұрын
I watched this in the cinema and loved it straight away. Bought it on VHS too. I thought I was the only one who liked it so much. I think it is a film for people who watch a lot of films, especially people capable of re-watching films again and again. Those are the people who appreciate the jokes you only get on the second watching and all of the cool references. People who don't watch a lot of movies weren't ready for this. Shame cos it is up there with not just one of the best Arnie movies but definitely one of the best action comedies of all time. The casting was superb, the comedy spot on, the acting awesome and above all the premise was as much of a hook for me as that in Back to the Future and Groundhog Day. Oh yes, and Oliver Harper's you tube videos are better than anything they put on TV. What a legend! Keep them coming.
@OliverHarper
@OliverHarper 12 жыл бұрын
i agree with you. I think its a great comedy. What i didn't mention was that a spoof on the action genre came out the same year called Loaded Weapon 1 which is one of my favourite National Lampoon films.
@leejones8582
@leejones8582 5 жыл бұрын
I think this film was ahead of it's time people back then could not handle the meta jokes or the playing up of cliches.
@Renegade2786
@Renegade2786 4 жыл бұрын
8:15 can you see the cameraman from the reflection?
@HoustonSoto
@HoustonSoto 12 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore this film. If you understand the kind of satire it's trying to portray, the jokes becomes that much more hilarious and clever. I also love Charles Dance as Benedict. A really underrated villain. I still quote him whenever someone confuses the "360" and "180" measurements lol. Another excellent review! You did the film justice, olly.
@applecrow8
@applecrow8 8 жыл бұрын
Fucking hell, I didn't get the laser cross hair as a predator reference until this review.
@OliverHarper
@OliverHarper 12 жыл бұрын
haha nice!. well if any studio tries to block my videos for copyright in future i have your reply to help me in my evidence to say my videos are encouraging people to watch these movies!!
@jahimjauh-hey5653
@jahimjauh-hey5653 3 жыл бұрын
I think the cartoon cat was supposed to be a Who Framed Rodger Rabbit parody. An animated character partnered up with real world humans to solve crimes is what I believe they were going for with that element.
@Tom-y1j
@Tom-y1j 3 ай бұрын
That and the rapping cat in Paula Abduls music video. Looks almost exactly the same.
@markwarrensprawson
@markwarrensprawson 4 жыл бұрын
Arnold Braunschweiger. What a legend.
@jasunkarner3916
@jasunkarner3916 4 жыл бұрын
Geez, looks like what I came here to comment is just gonna be another echo of, from what I can tell, virtually every POV in this thread: Last Action Hero solidly made, patently entertaining, slyly clever, and vexingly maligned, to that degree, in its "official" reputation. The criticism was unbelievably harsh. Maybe it's because of the way it was advertised. Look, it's certainly not deserving of Oscars or anything, but its definitely a solid film; the promotional material hyped it up to be wayyy more than that. Okay, whatever. That was a misstep, but get over it. The movie was good. The only other thing I can think of is that the satire in it caused some people's brains to short circuit. This movie seriously needs to be reappraised and redeemed. Like I said, its a good movie, with easily-made, compelling arguments to support that. In my opinion, its almost a matter of morality to challenge an injustice like this. 😠✊
@Tom-y1j
@Tom-y1j 3 ай бұрын
They did a poor job marketing it for sure. As stated in this video it's release date didn't help.
@MrGoronxX
@MrGoronxX 7 жыл бұрын
I love this movie so much it is so clever and funny and doesnt get enough attention
@Cazz8203
@Cazz8203 9 жыл бұрын
just finished watching for probably the 100th time in my life....still a great film....will never understand why it failed
@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control
@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control 8 жыл бұрын
My only gripe with this movie is they didn't get Max Von Sydow to play Death, as he was the one playing chess with Death in the actual film The Seventh Seal. That's the kind of reference that wins the film buffs over, and this film wanted to be a film for them.
@OKG2000
@OKG2000 4 жыл бұрын
this was one of my favourite films ever when i got older and saw the reviews i was so shocked...this movie is so underrated and ahead of its time and it would make a great movie even today
@matthewgentry7592
@matthewgentry7592 10 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated films ever made.
@mctownes2013
@mctownes2013 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely an underrated jewel. 💎
@mike_0213
@mike_0213 2 ай бұрын
This is one of those movies that I can watch when ever the day has gone to shit or the weather is bad and I am stuck inside. I know we all have a list of movies that we like to watch when we are down or in a bad mood, this is one of them for me.
@robertwill23
@robertwill23 4 жыл бұрын
It is spoof flick so it is supposed to be comedy, not purely action film. Parody action film. I think amount of action is enough in this one. Absurd humour of such parody films is great. Along with Hot Shots, Naked Gun, Loaded Weapon Last Action Hero is good example of smart comedy.
@DM-kv9kj
@DM-kv9kj 5 жыл бұрын
8:14 - obvious reflection of the camera crew in the mirrors. Must have been deliberate given the fact it's the villain's soliloquy where he's talking to the camera.
@f28MMLIVE
@f28MMLIVE 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this movie when it came out. It is one of my all time favorites.
@LukeMM95
@LukeMM95 12 жыл бұрын
This is definitely one of Arnie's best films IMO. Most of the people who hate it, just don't understand that it's supposed to be a spoof. Sucks that the video releases have no extras :(
@82seno
@82seno 7 жыл бұрын
I noticed Charles Dance when watching Golden Child for the first time...what a great actor. I was also one of the few ppl who saw this movie in the cinema. I love it for what it is
@OliverHarper
@OliverHarper 12 жыл бұрын
yes i will be reviewing a horror film in time for Halloween. Im taking requests on my Facebook group. :)
@Scottie_S
@Scottie_S 7 жыл бұрын
Another moment where I'm late to the party on this, but I just need to say that this was one of my favourite movies when it first came out. It seems crazy to me that people can't appreciate the self-deprecating (that might be harsh) humour that abounds in this. I loved every moment.
@gemreivews
@gemreivews 7 жыл бұрын
"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark, and Hamlet is going to take out the trash."
@SimonAshworthWood
@SimonAshworthWood 2 жыл бұрын
“If God was a villain, he’d be me” 🤣
@SimonAshworthWood
@SimonAshworthWood 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy this movie more than any Jurassic Park film. Lots of fun. 😀
@BlackSad83500
@BlackSad83500 10 жыл бұрын
This movie was like a dream to me as a kid, being a huge fan of Arnold. Imagine going home and say to your mum "I'm bringing back a friend for dinner mum!"
@bsgtrekfan88
@bsgtrekfan88 7 жыл бұрын
Like others in the comment section - I dont care what anyone says...this movie is fraking amazing! Funny..great action set pieces..Arnold is back and better than ever....who doesnt want to be IN a movie........AND THAT AMAZING SOUNDTRACK! Not to mention the best Terminator cameos ever - blockbuster and the T1000 at hq!
@sepse7en261
@sepse7en261 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I went and saw this on the big screen, I remember just falling in love, never really understanding why but I just did. Now as an adult, I still love and definitely love even more now, this film. I understand now what they were trying to do. And maybe some people will call this movie shit, that's ok but you have to really understand the time and where Arnold was at in his career. This movie to me, is his way of making fun of himself but at the same time, entertaining his followers. Trying to just laugh and enjoy cinema. Not taking things too serious but give a message as well. I think the message with the film really goes back to Danny getting robbed. He looks up to this strong fictional character but gets pushed around by some thug. As funny as the movie is and also entertaining and fun. It also has that message of being strong, smart but wise. Be the good guy, save the day. There's so much evil out there, we just have to fight it. Sorry for the rambling but this film still holds a lot to heart. And now I have to children, my oldest is my son and he fell in love with this movie, now I get to share it with him. Classic film, most underrated, hands down. @oliverharper how you ended the video, thank you so much. That was amazing.
@bucky5869
@bucky5869 Жыл бұрын
Charles Dance is gold in most everything he is cast in. This one is no exception. I absolutely love his performance here.
@Panthror
@Panthror 4 жыл бұрын
12:17 Arnold looks an awful lot like Duke Nukem in this shot.
@tiesvandenberg4751
@tiesvandenberg4751 5 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: the poster for lawnmower man 2 at 6:24 is the cover for the dutch dvd release, I saw that at that red logo at the bottom left side. Which says 16 which is the dutch version for R
@angelbeta
@angelbeta 10 жыл бұрын
I remember feeling like I was the only person who saw or liked the film as a child. Knowing the extra background info cleared some things up for me.
@piercebuckley7699
@piercebuckley7699 6 ай бұрын
I still love the brief music cue from ‘Die Hard’ used after the ‘chicken’ car crash and ‘Die Hard’ is mentioned when Danny and Jack check if Benedict escaped
@DigiBullet23
@DigiBullet23 3 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing movie, as a kid that was one sweet weekend when pops rented this...watched it 3 times... now as an adult i watched it and enjoyed it quite much again and then saw the reviews.... could not believe they were so low... its just pure fun for a kid! and a great entertaining watch for the entire family! maybe not ma :P
@retrograveproductions4175
@retrograveproductions4175 6 жыл бұрын
Underrated is absolutely right, but, also i find this film brilliantly smart and satirical genius work. There might have been "too many cooks" but everything is held together. This film parodied the blockbusters of that time and if we look now, they haven't learned the lessons of this film. ALSO, Schwarzenegger was game to make fun of himself. This film breaks the fourth wall and movie conventions letting the audience in on the joke. There is a tonal shift to the real world, and yes, Slater World is more fun but it is needed to show the vast contrast & being meta. At the time, it was too much for critics and audiences where as now, Deadpool is the closest film that mimics what Last Action Hero did. Another lesson, the studios should have listened to Arnold by holding this film 4 weeks out from Jurassic Park.
@dennett316
@dennett316 9 жыл бұрын
If you want to see someone completely miss the point of this movie, then watch Doug "The Nostalgia Critic" Walker review it for his Nostalgia Critic show. He completely failed to recognise it's spoof elements, it's quite something to behold.
@drake8050
@drake8050 9 жыл бұрын
Paul Dennett I think his main concern was that the spoofing elements weren't consistent with the theme, like why is there a cartoon cat? It makes no sense. Still, this is one of my favourite movies. I even like the kid!
@Geneforson
@Geneforson 9 жыл бұрын
Drake Sigar who framed roger rabbit.... atleast that is what I always thought the cartoon cat detective was referring to
@danielwilliamson6180
@danielwilliamson6180 9 жыл бұрын
Well, Doug Walker aka Nostalgia Critic doesn't always see the good in movies.
@FrancoisDressler
@FrancoisDressler 8 жыл бұрын
+Brandon M Couldn't agree more.
@repairshop22
@repairshop22 8 жыл бұрын
this movie truly is a masterpiece. one of Schwarzenegger's best acting performances. the comedy is on point and the action is great. I absolutely love this film
@BigRockyD
@BigRockyD 5 жыл бұрын
Great video my friend. This movie means the world to me, it found its audience.
@Dubb1000
@Dubb1000 9 жыл бұрын
.....I have to disagree with you on the bit where you mention it being "depressing" once Jack reaches the real world. When he reaches the real world and finds out that his life was artificial, it adds depth to the movie. I actually felt sorry for him, and even put myself in his shoes, thinking, how would I of felt knowing that everything I've ever known was fake. Jack Slaters reaction to this revelation is WELL expected, in some ways, similar to Jim Carrey's character in The Truman Show. I don't for the slightest believe that this took away from the movie's action. I believe it adds to the movie, and exposes the vulnerability of heroes which are often perceived as being invincible to some degree. I like movies which can be several things, funny, serious, and dynamic, and this movie gives you that, wrapped in a well presented package. Other than that point though, I thought your review was pretty much spot on.
@Takeshi357
@Takeshi357 2 жыл бұрын
There is also another way to interpret it, that the "real world" of Last Action Hero is _also_ a movie world, but it's a dark, dreary movie world of the 1990s.
@comedycat2
@comedycat2 5 жыл бұрын
Finally decided to watch this after hearing it get trashed my whole life... It was actually pretty funny. Especially if you know your 80s action movies and Arnold references. It was definitely too tongue-in-cheek for 1993. I also loved the side references to the movie Amadeus haha. This movie was very ahead of its time.
@SimoExMachina2
@SimoExMachina2 5 жыл бұрын
I've always thought this movie to be greatly under appreciated seeing as even the reviews of it where not that great. I think a lot of people and critics failed to realize that it was a tongue-in-cheek satire of the whole 80's action movie genre with a special wink and nodge towards Arnold's own career. As such it worked just fine and Arnie was just the man for the role. I mean of course it's over the top and of course the acting is bad, but that is exactly the way it was with every 80's action flick.
@timpower4922
@timpower4922 5 жыл бұрын
Saw it in theaters when I was 12. Definitely a great flick for a kid that age. Haven’t seen in since VHS way back.
@professionalgun6674
@professionalgun6674 5 жыл бұрын
Frank McRae as Lt Dekker is classic when he shouts... You've given this department the worst reputation in the country, now look. I got the Chamber of Commerce, chewin' my eggs off for that plane you crashed. I got the mayor settin' his parades, up my Lincoln tunnel, for that stunt you pulled on the beach. An everybody wanna know, what it is, what ain't and what it will be. Do I make myself clear?!!!!!!!!!!!
@Wingedtravesty
@Wingedtravesty 6 жыл бұрын
Ha, didn't know Megadeth was on the soundtrack for this, but I recognise that guitar work anywhere. Learn something new every day.
@juanrobles4814
@juanrobles4814 2 жыл бұрын
The movie did have a good soundtrack with artists like AC/DC, Alice in Chains, and Def Leppard.
@Chris-B.
@Chris-B. 11 жыл бұрын
Great review Olly. I remember seeing the trailer to this straight after the screening of Terminator 2 (the only time I remember a trailer at the end of a movie). It has its flaws but I really enjoyed it first time around and still do today. when you spoke about Charles Dance I was really surprised you didn't mention The Golden Child as he is almost a spitting image of the villain in that movie. When I watch him in this movie, I think immediately of the Golden Child.
@JimmyJaxJellyStax
@JimmyJaxJellyStax Жыл бұрын
That van minigunner always does it for me. 12:52
@SimonAshworthWood
@SimonAshworthWood 2 жыл бұрын
Villain: “Trust me” *shoots mafioso* 😜
@j.b.booker7912
@j.b.booker7912 7 жыл бұрын
wanna be a farmer? heres a couple of achers!
@aaronanderson8974
@aaronanderson8974 4 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people didn’t get this film!!!
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