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A lone-wolf marshal for the elite Federal Witness Protection Program, an "eraser," struggles to protect a beautiful, whistle-blowing former employee of a large, corrupt defense contractor. Along the way, the agent's own loyalty to his country is called into question in this action-filled thriller. Academy Awards Nomination: .. Read more

Starring	James Caan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Coburn
Director	Charles Russell
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

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- "...[The] lensing is cool and elegant....It's good to see James Coburn here in the authoritative part of a high government official..."
- 6994
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Arnold Swargnegger in ...
  
  Arnold Swargnegger in his finest role as a C.I.A. operative in charge of making people dissappear so when singer Vanessa Williams needs help on a persoanl ... read more »
  
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  - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
  - 07 Nov 2004 at 14:55
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  Classic Arnie
  
  To enjoy Eraser you must…
  
  1. Already like Schwarzenegger and his films
  
  2. Suspend your disbelief
  
  3. Have popcorn and ... read more »
  
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- - TheWatchman
  - 149 reviews
  - Suburbia
  - 12 Mar 2011 at 13:24
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  A fun film with plenty of cheep one liners
  
  Ok the dialogue isn't the best in parts and the one liners come fast and furious but you can't deny Arnie is one of the best. This is one of my ... read more »
  
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- - tellytubby
  - 40 reviews
  - Ballymoney
  - 23 Aug 2010 at 15:46
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  - 1
  Cut scenes make for a poor viewing
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  One of my favourite Arnie flicks ruined by cut scenes, one in particular is the scene when james caan's character kills the woman he's supposed to be ... read more »
  
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  - Wolverhampton
  - 11 Jan 2009 at 22:33
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  Arnie
  
  Maybe I am biased but I love Arnold films, full of action. This one was good, but have seen better
  
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  - Manchester
  - 22 Dec 2008 at 08:48
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  Excellent; Shame End Truncated
  
  Executive Vanessa Williams [And Then Came Love] reports irregularities found at the corporation where she works to the FBI, agreeing to wear surveillance ... read more »
  
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  - CashOnTheNail
  - 124 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 13 Mar 2008 at 17:36
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  Would have been...
  
  The great movie i remember BUT this is a censored version and has some kill scenes removed.
  
  Ruined the movie doing that waste of time.
  
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- - Shuffla
  - 24 reviews
  - Rushden
  - 16 Feb 2008 at 13:51
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  - 1
  Average at best
  
  Your typical mix of CIA/FBI backstabbing action with no surprises.
  
  Its watchable if you are REALLY stuck for things to do. Dont expect much though as... read more »
  
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  - London, UK
  - 09 Oct 2007 at 18:19
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  ERASER.
  
  A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. High on intensity, action, violence ... read more »
  
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- - Cornetto
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  - Lancaster
  - 06 May 2007 at 07:04
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  good guy versus bad guys
  
  Eraser i saw this at the cinema like 10yrs ago,and its still one of schwarzeneggar's best films,with bad guys that are bad,and a good guy,in Arnold,lots of ... read more »
  
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- - Nicola
  - Sleaford,Lincolnshire
  - 16 Jun 2006 at 20:36
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  Full Paced
  
  This movie certainly keeps going
  
  Good story. Worth watching
  
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- - a customer
  - Yorkshire
  - 07 Jun 2006 at 19:44
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- - 11
  - 2
  Arnold Swargnegger in ...
  
  Arnold Swargnegger in his finest role as a C.I.A. operative in charge of making people dissappear so when singer Vanessa Williams needs help on a persoanl ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 52425
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
  - 07 Nov 2004 at 14:55
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  Watchable
  
  Typical arnie even down to him using two massive guns at once, a good watch on a Saturday night.
  
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  - North Yorkshire
  - 16 Jan 2005 at 17:24
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  Excellent film
  
  Good story. Well acted and produced. Kept you guessing and interested all the way through. Lots of thrills. Well worth watching.
  
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- - DavidP
  - Essex
  - 24 Jan 2004 at 10:38
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  - 1
  Cut scenes make for a poor viewing
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  One of my favourite Arnie flicks ruined by cut scenes, one in particular is the scene when james caan's character kills the woman he's supposed to be ... read more »
  
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  - Wolverhampton
  - 11 Jan 2009 at 22:33
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  Better at the cinema.
  
  Watched this film at the cinema, and thought it wasone of his best. Unfortunately, the dvd/vhs release had some unnecessary cuts made to the film, which ruined... read more »
  
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- - TheKIngOfFuh
  - 83 reviews
  - 21 Mar 2006 at 10:15
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  Would have been...
  
  The great movie i remember BUT this is a censored version and has some kill scenes removed.
  
  Ruined the movie doing that waste of time.
  
  Report this review
- 527169
- - Shuffla
  - 24 reviews
  - Rushden
  - 16 Feb 2008 at 13:51
- - 1
  - 0
  Excellent; Shame End Truncated
  
  Executive Vanessa Williams [And Then Came Love] reports irregularities found at the corporation where she works to the FBI, agreeing to wear surveillance ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 539218
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - CashOnTheNail
  - 124 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 13 Mar 2008 at 17:36
- - 1
  - 0
  A fun film with plenty of cheep one liners
  
  Ok the dialogue isn't the best in parts and the one liners come fast and furious but you can't deny Arnie is one of the best. This is one of my ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 917353
- - tellytubby
  - 40 reviews
  - Ballymoney
  - 23 Aug 2010 at 15:46
- - 1
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  Classic Arnie
  
  To enjoy Eraser you must…
  
  1. Already like Schwarzenegger and his films
  
  2. Suspend your disbelief
  
  3. Have popcorn and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 972311
- - TheWatchman
  - 149 reviews
  - Suburbia
  - 12 Mar 2011 at 13:24
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  Dont rub it out, rent it.
  
  An average action flick with some good special effects. A good no brainer. Worth renting if you are a big Arnie fan.
  
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- - a customer
  - Essex, England
  - 24 Jul 2005 at 23:25

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Critics' reviews
- "...[The] lensing is cool and elegant....It's good to see James Coburn here in the authoritative part of a high government official..."
- 6994
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Predictable recycling of the themes of modern paranoid thrillers, punctuated by the furious sound of monstrous gun battles.
- 29839
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- A cumbersome, resolutely formula thriller of the kind that Arnie made before he was Arnie (think of Commando or Raw... read more on Time Out
- 42926
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...In the right soil, Schwarzenegger is solid as an oak." -- Rating: B
- 6992
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[A] funhouse action pic..."
- 6993
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  A lone-wolf marshal for the elite Federal Witness Protection Program, an "eraser," struggles to protect a beautiful, whistle-blowing former employee of a large, corrupt defense contractor. Along the way, the agent's own loyalty to his country is called into question in this action-filled thriller. ...