The Last Stand
The Last Stand

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The Last Stand

2013
Movie
107 min
English

Ray Owens is sheriff of the quiet US border town of Sommerton Junction after leaving the LAPD following a bungled operation. Following his escape from the FBI, a notorious drug baron, his gang, and a hostage are heading toward Sommerton Junction where the police are preparing to make a last stand to intercept them before they cross the border. Owens is reluctant to become involved but ultimately joins in with the law enforcement efforts.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users66%
Director: Kim Jee-woonGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Sheriff Ray Owens, a man who has resigned himself to a quiet life after leaving his LAPD job, finds himself the last line of defense in his small border town. When a dangerous drug cartel leader escapes FBI custody and heads towards the Mexican border in a souped-up sports car, Owens and his inexperienced deputies must make a final stand to intercept him.

Critical Reception

The Last Stand received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to a leading action role and the film's straightforward, old-school action sequences, some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally appreciated the film's blend of humor and action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unapologetic action and Schwarzenegger's charismatic performance.

  • Criticized for a somewhat generic plot and supporting characters.

  • Appreciated for its effective blend of humor and violence.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'The Last Stand,' highlighting Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to action and the film's exciting chase sequences and fight scenes. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable but appreciated the overall entertainment value and the humor brought by the cast.

Fun Fact

Arnold Schwarzenegger was reportedly paid $10 million for his role as Sheriff Ray Owens.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
jw

jw

## Simple and entertaining. Some call it a "guilty pleasure", and yes, it is. At times, characters and acting are like those movies you made with friends at high-school or as freshman (you did, didn't you?). A bit cardboard, but friendly...

Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

After a very long hiatus from the film industry, Arnie is back! The Last Stand is a cheesy yet epic action movie in 2013. I recommend it as a guilty pleasure.

Dark Jedi

Dark Jedi

I was prepared to be disappointed by this comeback by Arnold Schwarzenegger. After all he is fairly far from the shape he once had. Luckily I was not. This is a quite enjoyable movie. Sure it is falls short compared to his previous really h...

EvilAlchemist

EvilAlchemist

Great Comeback for Arnold. Great Action Movie!!!