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Eraser (1996)

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Reviews Counted:10

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Rotten:7

Average Rating:5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Muscle-bound, heavily-accented John Kruger is employed by the Witness Protection Program as an "eraser." In other words, he wipes out a witness's identity in order to save him or her from potential... Muscle-bound, heavily-accented John Kruger is employed by the Witness Protection Program as an "eraser." In other words, he wipes out a witness's identity in order to save him or her from potential harm. One such person is beautiful Lee Cullen, who possesses vital information regarding super high-tech weapons -- and a government conspiracy connected to them. Krueger's job protecting Cullen will lead to some action-packed, death-defying adventures for the pair, as gunmen and goons and even alligators seem to be waiting for them around every corner. Furthermore, a traitor within the Witness Protection Program is hell-bent on violently erasing Krueger himself. [More]

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn, Robert Pastorelli, Andy Romano, James Cromwell, Danny Nucci, Nick Chinlund, Michael Papajohn, Joe Viterelli, Mark Rolston, John Slattery, Robert Miranda

Director: Charles Russell

Director: Charles Russell
Composer: Alan Silvestri, Walter Werzowa
Producer: Anne Kopelson, Arnold Kopelson
Screenwriter: Walon Green, Tony Puryear
Story: Walon Green, Michael S. Chernuchin, Tony Puryear

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Welcome back, big guy.

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The advanced weaponry and nifty scopes notwithstanding, most of the gunplay is pretty standard-issue, with most of the victims being anonymous targets present just to be picked off.

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This is one of those movies where good guys don't miss, and bad guys can't shoot to save their lives.

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The bang-for-the-buck ratio is high enough to appease even the thinnest wallet.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger tries his hardest to look formidable, forbidding and stern in Eraser, but what he mostly looks is tired.

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The premise is moderately intriguing.

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Even for escapism, this is on the crazy side.

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The middling result, diverting while it lasts but too silly to recommend, is merely this week's funhouse action pic.

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Good action fun, with spectacular stunts and special effects.

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