In a world where the cost of real violence and the sacrifices of real heroes are inescapable reality, there is no connection to be made with the empty, ersatz heroics of a movie like this.
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Collateral Damage (2002)
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Reviews Counted:141
Fresh:25
Rotten:116
Average Rating:4/10
Consensus: Despite its timely subject matter, Collateral Damage is an unexceptional and formulaic action thriller.
Theatrical Release:Feb 8, 2002 Wide
Box Office: $39,965,988
Synopsis: Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a lone Los Angeles fireman whose wife and child are killed by a terrorist bomb in this eerily prescient action drama. Vowing revenge against the Columbian guerilla... [More]
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri, John Leguizamo
Director: Andrew Davis
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Reviews for Collateral Damage
Bound to be remembered (if at all) as one of Schwarzenegger's lesser vehicles.
09/10/02
Sept. 11 has made this type of explosion-filled movie tedious and Schwarzenegger's brand of heroics irrelevant.
08/30/02
It's the colourful supporting performances that help Arnold keep face through this enjoyable, if unessential, genre entry.
08/27/02
The question remains whether Americans are ready for a film whose plot hits so close to home. The answer: Americans are always ready for mindless, predictable crap.
08/22/02
The last decent political film made by a major studio was Missing in 1982, and as long as multinational conglomerates control every level of the filmmaking and distribution chain, nothing's going to change.
08/17/02
There is one terrific twist at the end that just about redeems the lazy plot, but by then we've been subjected to so many preposterous set pieces that we've stopped caring.
08/12/02
A well-made thriller with a certain level of intelligence and non-reactionary morality.
08/08/02
A pretty decent action picture.
07/29/02
Time wasn't on Arnold's side. Perhaps he's growing old, or the stories are simply getting old.
07/09/02
'Ah-nuld' finally shows his age -- and brings maturity to the role of a man reeling from personal tragedy.
07/09/02
Lástima por Schwarzenegger, pero es hora de que deje la estafeta a las nuevas generaciones.
06/11/02
what might have been harmless, semi-cheesy entertainment last summer turns into an uncomfortable experience. It's doubtful that anyone who lost a friend or family member on Sept. 11 is going to stand up and cheer...
06/03/02
...will always be remembered for the 9-11 terrorist attacks. After seeing the film, I can tell you that there's no other reason why anyone should bother remembering it.
04/16/02
Grotesquely dishonest.
04/14/02
Both offensive and flat
04/14/02
Note to director Andrew Davis: a shot of a guy running, followed by a shot of another guy running is not a chase scene.
03/28/02
It's not particularly bad, just deeply, painfully average.
03/25/02
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03/24/02
Bottom line? If you love Arnie, go see this as soon as possible.
03/17/02
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