Eraser
Eraser

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Eraser

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Italian

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users65%
Director: Chuck RussellGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

U.S. Marshal John Kruger, specializing in witness protection, is assigned to safeguard Lee Cullen, a key witness in a high-profile arms smuggling case. As Kruger, also known as 'The Eraser,' meticulously erases people's identities to keep them safe, he finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy that threatens to expose the entire program. He must protect Cullen from shadowy figures and corrupt elements within the government, using his combat skills and wits to survive.

Critical Reception

Eraser received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who generally found its action sequences exciting but criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality. Audiences, however, found it to be an enjoyable, high-octane action film typical of Schwarzenegger's work in the 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • A typical Arnold Schwarzenegger action vehicle that relies heavily on stunts and explosions.

  • Praised for its non-stop action and impressive special effects.

  • Criticized for a nonsensical plot and thin character development.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Eraser for its thrilling action sequences and Schwarzenegger's signature performance. While some found the plot to be predictable and occasionally over-the-top, most viewers appreciated it as a fun, adrenaline-fueled summer blockbuster.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the railgun scene, the prop's recoil was so powerful that it damaged the train tracks and caused a small explosion.

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