Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t just make good films. Last Action Hero is actually one of his better works, also because the film doesn’t take itself too seriously. Nevertheless, it was a really big flop, which continued to bother the actor many years later.
Today on TV: What is Last Action Hero about?
The fictional movie character Jack Slater (Schwarzenegger) is idolized by Danny (Austin O’Brien). He will suddenly transported into the world of his idol thanks to a magical film ticket and can hardly believe his luck. However, this means that the unlikely duo has to deal with a menacing film villain (Charles Dance).
Last Action Hero satirizes itself and almost all of the roles previously played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. We get a real one A meta-tour-de-force that is full of clichés. But all of this happens with such ease, so much tongue in cheek and still solid action that it is a real joy.
Last Action Hero was Schwarzenegger’s first massive flop, which he’s still ashamed of 30 years later
Last Action Hero was Despite its charming story and funny self-referentiality, it was not a success decided. On the contrary. It is said to have grossed only $50 million but cost $85 million. This was an absolute low blow for Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had previously been spoiled by success.
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It’s not just Arnold Schwarzenegger who cuts a good figure in Last Action Hero.
As the Netflix documentary about the ex-actor says, it really hurt him. His feelings were hurt by this. In addition, according to Entertainment Weekly, Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that the commercial failure was his fault “awkward” been. He have “See no one for a week” want.
Terminator director James Cameron has his say in the documentary and doesn’t hold back. Arnold Schwarzenegger sounded, “like he was crying in bed“. The director explains that he assumed that the flop was the actor at the time “really shocked” have.
TV or stream: When and where is Last Action Hero coming?
Last Action Hero is tonight, so from January 5th to January 6th at 1:30 a.m. on ZDFneo shown. A repeat will occur the following night from January 6th to 7th at 1:45am.
Of course, the Arnold Schwarzenegger flop can also be bought or rented online. You can do this on Google Play, Maxdome, Magenta TV, Apple TV and Amazon.
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