Eraser

1996 Mystery & Suspense

Top-notch action sequences and exciting stunt work highlight this fast-moving thriller. John Kruger (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a top agent in the U.S. Marshalls' Witness Protection Program; it's his job to "erase" the pasts of Federal witnesses under his watch and deal with anyone who tries to hurt them. Kruger's latest assignment is to protect Lee Cullen (Vanessa Williams), who while working for a major weapons manufacturing firm discovered evidence that the company was selling new, high-tech weapons to intentional terrorists groups with the cooperation of a faction of enemy agents within the United States government. However, when Kruger discovers that the Witness Protection Program has a rat in the house -- and that rat is his boss, U.S. Marshall Robert Deguerin (James Caan) -- Kruger has to guard his own life while trying to protect Lee's. The supporting cast is highlighted by James Coburn, Robert Pastorelli, and James Cromwell. more..

Director: Charles Russell

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

 24 Reviews  5 Awards

Reviews

  • Eraser is more or less what you expect, two hours of mindless nonstop high-tech action, with preposterous situations, a body count in the dozens, and Arnold introducing a new trademark line of dialogue (it's supposed to be "Trust me," but I think "You're luggage" will win on points).

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    26 April 2013

  • And the guy is really good at his job: He knows how to combine impossibly macho action plus attractive self-amusement into a reliable rhythm of ooof! and wink-wink.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    26 April 2013

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

    Mike Clark - USA Today

    26 April 2013

  • It's the typical elements that make Eraser no more than a solid bit of fluff: This is one of those movies where good guys don't miss, and bad guys can't shoot to save their lives.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    26 April 2013

  • However, despite having all the tried-and-true elements set firmly in place, Ah-nold's latest doesn't quite measure up to the action star's finest work, even if it should prove to be a mildly pleasing diversion for fans.

    - Austin Chronicle

    26 April 2013

Awards

  • Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing

    Academy Awards (1997)

     

  • Alan Silvestri

    BMI Film & TV Awards (1997)

  • Film - International

    Bambi Awards (1996)

  • Best International Actor

    Golden Camera, Germany (1997)

  • Best Action Sequence

    MTV Movie Awards (1997)

     

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