Jack Slater – The hero of the last action
The film The Hero of the Last Actionhe received a total of six Golden Raspberries, including one also for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Nevertheless, the main character of the story can be perceived as a real tough guy of the 90s. On the screen, reality mixes with fiction, and everything is lined with self-ironic commentary. On the one hand, we have a boy (Danny Madigan) who uses a magic ticket to travel to the world of his favorite movies. On the other – we observe Arnold, a hard movie cop who does not avoid playing with weapons, crazy chases and adrenaline jumps. The cinematic role of Jack Slater enables the protagonist to exceed the real possibilities of a human being. In one of the unforgettable slow-motion scenes, he lights a cigar while a building explodes in the background. Watching the struggle of the “bad cop”, we will notice many references to earlier films,Terminator , Commando , Predator or Absolute Remembrance . And although it’s just a game with conventions, the Hero of the Last Action is always a pleasure to watch, and Schwarzenegger remains invincible in the perspective of future generations. – Ines Załęska-Olszewska
