Last Action Hero (1993) Retrospective / Review

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[@kalsolarUK]

I always felt this was hugely underrated, personally I love it.

[@boomstickcritique902]

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]

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]

@@boomstickcritique902 No argument there 😉

[@KCTraynesaw1991]

Agreed. Love the premise. Ahead of its time.

[@slycooper2004]

If only Last Action Hero had gotten a sequel...

[@rickyspanish1033]

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]

my favourite cameo of the movie

[@nox5870]

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]

@@nox5870 Exactly, she is in her Catrin Trammel outfit. Like she just left after her interrogation.

[@nox5870]

@@eltoro747 Yup.

[@bobpolo2964]

this movie was so far ahead of its time

[@NYG5]

This is Arnold's best movie because he showcases the psyche of an action movie hero in a way that's never been done

[@danyv1826]

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]

+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]

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]

It was big and dumb, but it was fun. Big dumb fun :D

[@icebergthegamer]

I loved this movie too lol

[@Xegethra]

Yeah I had loads of fun watching it.

[@madzangels]

"I just shot somebody, I did it on purpose" < Best line in the movie xD

[@fuzzydunlop1753]

Yeah that line always cracks me up lol.

[@dnasty312]

Trust me. 💥🔫😎

[@olliesmith2890]

@@dnasty312 ''If God was a villain, he'd be me''.

[@mctownes2013]

180!

[@tcraig2022]

Excuse me, I was wondering if you could help me test a theory. 😌

[@lylack1]

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]

Yeah I always thought it was a pretty obvious roger rabbit reference.

[@jlscoyserney]

What about the one where whoopi goldberg is partnered with a dinosaur

[@harvesteronenetwork1559]

Yes your spot on.

[@mabusestestament]

@@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.

[@FrancoisDressler]

This movie is one the most underrated of all time.

[@StefanHomberger]

Such a brilliant satire of typical 80's action movies.

[@yuripantyhose4973]

The movie gives more the impression of homage than satire, especially considering how terribly boring post 2000 action movies are.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

seriously, the 80s was the peak of action films

[@yellowcougar18]

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]

So many cameos..

[@Quimper111]

One of the most underrated movies ever released

[@dhwwiiexpert]

I think the pointless cameos are supposed to be part of the satire.

[@MichaelRichards983]

It's simple, movie world movie cameos. Not sure how he missed that.

[@hanniffydinn6019]

JackH Tech49 yep! This Film is way of ahead of time!

[@007psyren]

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 😱😨

[@Mirokuofnite]

I consider this film basically the capstone of 80s/90s big action movies. Both a parody and a celebration of the genre.

[@SSNESS]

Never understood this movie

[@gannicus8101]

I love that Tywinn Lannister is the bad guy in this film.

[@DEADIKATED]

I noticed that too right away in GOT

[@scottknode898]

Gannicus yes Charles Dance as the sadistic Benedict

[@Cazz8203]

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!

[@zZiL341yRj736]

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]

CazzSDMF agreed

[@Geneforson]

***** agreed with this too

[@trayahzz537]

CazzSDMF I really enjoyed this movie..was a fun summer flick

[@SimonAshworthWood]

Yeah, I loved the songs, especially Big Gun by AC/DC and Real World by Queensreiche.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Looing back on it. Last Action Hero is better than Deadpool.

[@AprilPerrin]

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.

[@TheGimpPimp1]

Charles Dance was amazing in this film...

[@danielwilliamson6180]

"Help me! Get me out of here!" "My god! THIS MAN'S NOT DEAD!!!" LOL

[@jddominguez3088]

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.

[@Protoman85]

I like this movie, I don't see what's soo bad about it...

[@SweeturKraut]

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.

[@ireallylovepie]

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]

😎 Hello, Toto.

[@Corporal_Hicks]

I like the movie!

[@abdalaez]

I don't really understand the hate for this movie ! i never saw it as a bad movie !

[@captainmichaelj.caboose1777]

Abd -L-Azeez Alkalidy I saw it as a decent movie

[@j.b.booker7912]

charles dance killed it in this movie. fantastisch

[@qncsc]

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]

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]

I am the hero! SO SHUT UP!!! I'M NOT DEAF!!! Arnold is a real badass.

[@hyperdeath84]

Daniel Williamson I don't care who does what to your Hershey highway!

[@BryonLape]

+hyperdeath84 Agreed. Sure seems like every time Arnold tried to do comedy or something not "action" people hated it. I also liked Twins.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I was quoting one of Arnold's lines in the movie.

[@hyperdeath84]

Daniel Williamson I got that, hence my quoting him as well.

[@DrLynch2009]

The "look elephant" part still makes me brake my as laughing

[@djtforever1414]

I saw this at the cinema in '93. Back in the '90s we automatically went to Schwarzenegger movies.

[@toke5800]

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]

Apart not only both Terminators but Barbar Conan and Total Recal as well. but is it good film.

[@ChrissREPoland]

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.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

4:46 "Help me! Get me out of here!" LOL That bit is so funny.

[@TheDalinkwent]

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.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Charles Dance could had or still could be Skeletor in the He-Man reboot.

[@johnweber4577]

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]

Demolition Man was much better received.

[@bobo577]

I watched this movie today. So funny it is. Put a smile on my face. Amazing satire of action movies.

[@sinredzone]

Had to pause the video at 0:14, went to Amazon to order the bluray, then continued to watch the retrospective. Thanks Oliver!

[@OliverHarper]

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!!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

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.

[@dadabubz2674]

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.

[@OliverHarper]

Cheers man. I haven't seen The Golden Child in a long time but i will consider it for a review!. :)

[@bassoumsamsoum]

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.

[@Dingocrikey]

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.

[@Renegade2786]

8:15 can you see the cameraman from the reflection?

[@flavadave3943]

Absolutely underrated. One of my favorite Arnie movies. But dude, did you just forget to mention the soundtrack and score???

[@HoustonSoto]

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.

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

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.

[@markwarrensprawson]

Arnold Braunschweiger. What a legend.

[@SimonAshworthWood]

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]

Especially hilarious with the cards timing being so perfect - some hardcore "it's a movie" humor.

[@OliverHarper]

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.

[@mctownes2013]

Definitely an underrated jewel. 💎

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

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.

[@alexvaits2168]

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]

+Aaron Foltz yes Arnold Harbugenegger! He is joking with himself in the whole movie. What do you think about his new movies?

[@MrGoronxX]

I love this movie so much it is so clever and funny and doesnt get enough attention

[@LukeMM95]

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 :(

[@gemreivews]

"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark, and Hamlet is going to take out the trash."

[@OlechnowiczOO]

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.

[@82seno]

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

[@leejones8582]

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.

[@Cazz8203]

just finished watching for probably the 100th time in my life....still a great film....will never understand why it failed

[@highonfire885]

One of my favorites by far

[@oneilphotostudios]

I loved this movie when it came out. It is one of my all time favorites.

[@dennett316]

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]

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]

Drake Sigar who framed roger rabbit.... atleast that is what I always thought the cartoon cat detective was referring to

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Well, Doug Walker aka Nostalgia Critic doesn't always see the good in movies.

[@FrancoisDressler]

+Brandon M Couldn't agree more.

[@applecrow8]

Fucking hell, I didn't get the laser cross hair as a predator reference until this review.

[@OKG2000]

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

[@bucky5869]

Charles Dance is gold in most everything he is cast in. This one is no exception. I absolutely love his performance here.

[@DigiBullet23]

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

[@Dubb1000]

.....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]

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.

[@colin654]

It's the most frightening depiction of New York I've ever seen.

[@griz063]

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.

[@Scottie_S]

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.

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

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]

That and the rapping cat in Paula Abduls music video. Looks almost exactly the same.

[@angelbeta]

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.

[@professionalgun6674]

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?!!!!!!!!!!!

[@piercebuckley7699]

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

[@throwback19841]

I love how all explosions in Last Action Hero are absurdly large and orange and flamey.

[@j.b.booker7912]

wanna be a farmer? heres a couple of achers!

[@mrjones29]

No mention or mention to the greatest actor in the film - legendary Anthony Quinn or the great character actor Tom Noonan who played the unforgettable "Ripper" in Last Action Hero !!!

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

That van minigunner always does it for me. 12:52

[@mannyomega713]

if i did a 360 id be back exactly where i started!!!

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

Also Timothy Dalton was considered for the villain Benedict, but I like Charles dance too so I can't complain, he was also in the golden chills with Eddie Murphy , thats another underrated gem

[@AD-kv9kj]

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.

[@BlackSad83500]

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!"

[@BigRockyD]

Great video my friend. This movie means the world to me, it found its audience.

[@nassmatic]

Chief Wiggam: "Magic ticket my ass, Mcbain!"

[@SimonAshworthWood]

I enjoy this movie more than any Jurassic Park film. Lots of fun. 😀

[@cieranjamesburt]

The cat looks like the one from the Paula Abdul music video. The car chase is sick + it uses AC/DC - Big Guns, which was only released on the films soundtrack.

[@Panthror]

12:17 Arnold looks an awful lot like Duke Nukem in this shot.

[@timpower4922]

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.

[@sepse7en261]

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.

[@Rommheim1]

A very underrated movie.

[@tiesvandenberg4751]

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

[@jasunkarner3916]

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]

They did a poor job marketing it for sure. As stated in this video it's release date didn't help.

[@giabread]

I adored this movie as a kid. So, so much.

[@journeyman1218]

One of Arnold's best, sadly overlooked.

[@Chris-B.]

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.

[@LukeLovesRose]

Charles Dance was AWESOME in this movie. I cannot imagine Alan Rickman doing it better. I mean, he already played Hans Gruber and he made history in Die Hard. But Dance made history with this role. "I just shot somebody and I want to confess!" "HEY, shuddup down there!" And why can't people figure out that this is a wonderful and underrated Deadpool-like satire??

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Alan Rickman was not the only actor whom turned down the role of Benedict. Timothy Dalton was also offered, but passed on it.

[@harvesteronenetwork1559]

The man the got for the main vilin was perfict for the role. One of the best casting imo

[@retrograveproductions4175]

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.