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The new take on the Eraser is not in the same league as the original film.

This knock off has a made for streaming platform feel. Everything is "alright', its competently done but hardly an immersive experience, either.

One perhaps for a slow day or evening, just don't expect anything close to the Arnie original.

5/10.

... we would not need professional chefs. Same for movies. Here the smartest thing the producers did was to take the money saved by casting relative unknowns, and putting it into the cinematography, sound track, fight scenes, and SFX. Only one problem. Unlike the original (which I saw in a theater), there was no point in this film where I actually CARED what might happen next to any of these characters. Not even a little. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

Yeah, okay. This was the reboot you didn't see coming, nor didn't ask for to be made.

But I am getting ahead of myself here. Sure, I didn't know that there was a sequel to the 1996 classic Schwarzenegger movie "Eraser" in the making. So stumbling upon it by random luck here in 2022 seemed like my good fortune. So of course I had to sit down and watch it, especially since the original "Eraser" movie was quite enjoyable. Now, had I only known that this was a reboot, then I wouldn't have been so eager to get to see it.

Writer Michael D. Weiss and director John Pogue had a snowballs chance in Hell of making this 2022 action thriller "Eraser: Reborn" into a good movie. I don't enjoy reboots particularly much, so that was working against the movie. And the fact that writer Michael D. Weiss blatantly copied multiple scenes and dialogue scene by scene from the original 1996 movie was just a slap to the face of fans of the Schwarzenegger movie from 1996.

Sure, if you have never seen the 1996 action thriller "Eraser", then I am sure there is enjoyment to be found in "Eraser: Reborn". But if you have seen the 1996 movie, then you should really do yourself a favor and stay well clear of director John Pogue's 2022 reboot. It just simply is atrocious and a mockery of the original movie.

But let's be fair here, then "Eraser: Reborn" actually has a good amount of action, explosions and gunfights to it, and that somehow makes it bearable to sit through this ordeal.

The character gallery in "Eraser: Reborn" was just a watered down copy-paste job of the original 1996 movie, with some alterations done.

I didn't know they made this movie before I had the opportunity to sit down and watch it, and I have to say that the movie will fade into oblivion for me with the same amount of oblivion as it came into existence. This is not a particularly enjoyable movie for fans of the original 1996 movie.

My rating of "Eraser: Reborn" lands on a very generous four out of ten stars.

Yikes. Everything here is TERRIBLE. Badly written story, badly acted, full of uninspired identical fist fights and some shooting that looks like all other low-budget fares ... perhaps except for even more CGI bullethits. It was SO hard to get through and the two stars are for the DOP who somehow managed to film some scenes that looked better planned than what the rest of the movie delivered. After 100 minutes of this I hoped someone would erase all of me, and not just my brain, which the movie managed just fine.

Just stick with the Arnold-movie. You'll be better off.

Pretty much a remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger one. 100% predictable. The original wasn't the best but I recommend it over this nonsense ten times out of ten.

The movie is a total rip-off of Eraser starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams. The script writers and director is so stupid, they took every scene from Eraser and tried to remake it. This movie as trashy and a poor excuse for a movie as it is , this is proof positive, you should never try and remake a movie by scene stealing and altering them to suit your needs, when you have no idea what your needs are. This is one of those film you put on as background noise while you do something else. If you wanna watch this movie as it was meant to be, watch ERASER! It's a much better movie, even if it were produced in 1996.

They should have called this a sequel because it would have been maaaaaybe slightly less piss poor as a sequel than as an attempted reboot...nahh this movie is crap regardless. I don't think any of the cast members are better than "C" grade actors, they are all bland and forgettable and uninteresting. Which describes the whole movie, bland and forgettable and not worth having been made. This movie is so pathetic it practically plagiarizes scenes from the original movie. The CGI is lame and looks like it was pulled from out of a vault from 25 years ago, the CGI is no better than the original and some of the bullet effects look stupid and unnecessary.

I immediately went and watched the original movie after I watched this so I could get the horrendous taste of this awful joke of a reboot out of my brain.

Someone, somewhere read this script and decided to put up the cash to make it. Imagine that?!

The threadbare plot involving a crypto wallet isn't even revealed until halfway through the film. The stakes couldn't be any lower and by then, no one cares. There's no character development. We're not even sure of the relationship between Pollard and Whitlock.

The original is so underrated. Great acting (even from the bit players), high stakes, James Caan as the double crossing mentor, some fantastic stunts and set pieces.

Eraser: Reborn doesn't even come close. The substitute for the crocodile scene is embarrassing. Pollard is revealed to be some sort of Dr. Dolittle who can talk to the animals.

As the film approaches its climax, it becomes even more boring. How did they let that happen?

I've given it 2/10 for the cinematography which is mostly pretty good.

I just rewatched the first Eraser movie to get in the mood for this. And as I imagined, this actually is not a sequel but rather a remake. Or a reboot ... or a well "reborn" as they call the movie. Now if you have seen the original you may ask: do I need to watch this? It depends - if you have the other one fresh in memory and you remember it fondly, it is better to avoid this.

For some reason the german distribution thought this would make a good theatrical release movie. And I guess it is nice to see any movie on the big screen. The main actor is not worse compared to Arnold when it comes to acting - which is not me being mean to any or both of them. He actually has some charisma too - not as much as Arnold has though. The main point is that the bad guy is way better in the original. If you know who I am talking about, you can figure out who it'll be here.

All that aside: there is some good decent action in the movie and I've seen worse movies. The CGI is not good though and it almost completely destroys the enviromental message it is trying to deliver. Especially the last bit (he went for a ride is replacing the caught a train one liner - which you may find funny or not).

Overall there are some tweaks to certain plot points but you will see the changes and can guess them or where the movie is going. The new Vanessa Williams is also really good looking ... and she knows what she wants too ... I also saw that she and the main actor did a tv show together. At least a few episodes I reckon. But they know each other, which I think is something that helped their on screen energy and chemistry. This is a direct to dvd/streaming title - expect to get that.

I gave this a 2 and that's being generous!

The black rogue cop can't act for $%^^.

Talk about over acting....it's a b grade mess at best!

I dare say we won't be seeing any of these actors in any good movies any time siin!

What's that saying about copying stuff and flattery? Eh, can't remember. But I *can* remember the 1996 Schwarzenegger feature, which this film takes a wealth of inspiration from, following the same beats and set-pieces, albeit in different settings. With that in mind, it can be hard to assess Eraser Reborn on its own merits, as it is dripping with nostalgia, with many of its best moments and one liners ("you're early!", "you're late!") ripped straight from the original. You literally see them coming, and this can leave you questioning 'is the entertainment I get from this film therefore earned?

In the 'making of', the crew describe how today, the act of erasing people would be more complicated with the advent of social media, the ability to track anyone technologically adding further stakes. This idea is occasionally used, and effectively I might add, but it would have been better if they further leaned into this.

Pollard (Dominic Sherwood) is no Schwarzenegger - and yet, he is very likable in this movie. Not only that, he is believable in his role, appearing confident, courageous and intelligent - and the way he cocks his pistol is kick-ass. Speaking of, he kicks a lot of ass too.

The film opens similarly to the original, with Pollard 'erasing' a man (Eddie Ramos' Sugar) who broke cover from the witness protection program. I wonder if he will be important later? Pollard is then assigned a new case; Rina Kimura (Jacky Lai - who could easily give Vanessa Williams a run for her money), recently widowed after helping the FBI gather intelligence on her former criminal husband's notorious operation.

Pursued by the gang her husband ran, Pollard 'erases' Rina, and moves her to Cape Town, where a majority of the film takes place; an area where Pollard and his best friend & mentor, Whitlock (McKinley Belcher III), hide their subjects. Where James Caan in the original gave a sleazy contemptuous 'I'm a businessman' routine, McKinley genuinely makes this role his own, being a pretty cool cat with some great lines.

Sherwood and Lai work incredibly well together. There is that 'will they or won't they' kind of chemistry between them, and their characters must overcome issues of trust and acceptance, with Lai especially having one of the best, and strongest personal monologues in the film. She is capable of handling herself - but believably so - never does she come off as someone who is superior to Pollard, sometimes using her scheming intellect and physical beauty to her advantage, not just her powerful kicks.

When the whole eraser program comes under threat from...someone (three guesses who), Pollard must use all of his skills to help get Rina off the grid, protect her with his life, and unravel the conspiracy before he himself is...well, erased.

Though this feature is described as a B-movie, the choreography, effects, cinematography and music really go above and beyond to amazingly strengthen the film's presentation.

The fight scenes often feel more grounded in realism than the original, with characters clearing rooms the way you might expect an expert officer to do. The aforementioned fights often seem glitzier than they might in an average B-grader, especially with the explosions that are transformed nicely by additional effects layered on top of them. That said, the violence feels toned down in contrast.

Set predominantly in Cape Town, the movie uses this setting to its advantage, which really separates it from the grey skeletal city structures of the original movie. Moreover, a lot of the film happens during the day, which helps to show how beautifully shot this film is when on location.

And don't get me started on the music - the main theme is just one of those catchy tunes you could just listen to over and over.

Ultimately, the movie objectively takes a lot of inspiration from the original, which can feel a bit cheap. But there are still three excellent reasons to see this film; the solid choreography, the feature's vibrant color pallet, and the talented beauty that is Jacky Lai.

As far as B films go, I'll say this is one of the better ones out there. It was well acted, especially an outstanding and convincing performance by Jacky Lai. The story was a little dragged out and felt longer than the 102 min runtime from all the filler with little substance. The location and sets were excellent and the score surprisingly fitting for a B film. Cinematography was great, and the action choreography was decent. It's a fun one time watch, especially if you're a fan of the genre.

I enjoyed to original and wanted to enjoy this but at no point during the film did I feel engaged in it.

The film has a TV show vibe about it, they've transformed the hero into a ninja for some reason and the film overall lacks the jokey charm of Schwarzenegger.

Watch the original again, you'll have more fun.

There is nothing of value in this rip-off of the original movie. Someone in Hollywood must be feeling pretty stupid for okaying this horrible script. This wouldn't even rate as a straight-to-video production because nobody would pay to have the dvd's pressed.

Included are a bunch of also-rans in the actor category. I don't expect to see any of them again. The producers and movie executives that approved of this farce should not be allowed to give the go-ahead for any projects in our lifetime.

The story is very lame. The special effects are straight out of Industrial Light and Magic's trash can.

This remake was so bad, it just made me laugh. The original "Eraser" movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger which wasn't all that great, was at least entertaining, with solid enough acting by its supporting cast. Compared that to this remake, the 90s original is a masterpiece.

This one however, has terrible dialogue and acting, that's verging from excruciatingly boring, to the totally flat dead delivery. Special effects isn't much better. It's sub-par. I've seen better special effects from Computer games.

The narrative also made it hard to like the two main protagonist. In the end I couldn't care less if they died or not, I just wanted the film to end.

VERDICT: Better than watching paint dry (just), but watch at your own risk.

Annie's original Eraser was a fun movie, with a good blend of action and tongue in cheek humour.

So, with that winning formula to use as inspiration, they decided to do a reboot and throw away everything that made the original enjoyable.

The lead character has the charisma and acting ability of a paper clip, which bizarrely, is more than the rest of the cast have.

The action is woeful, tactically inept and boring. The only comedy is to be found laughing at how bad it is.

Would I rather watch this than sandpaper my eyeballs - yes, but only just...

It is based on U. S. Marshal Mason Pollard who is specialized in engineering the fake deaths of witnesses that leaves no trace of their existence.

. Makes you think it is a true story but Eraser Reborn Bad acting and definitely a B movie. I now need to watch the Eraser with Arnold.to remind me of a good action movie from the 90's

WOW This one I don't really know if the previous comments are from people in the movie or stock in it.

No, the movie was just above average. I watched it without trying to compare it with the original, thankfully I did that and wasn't upset. It kind of holds itself up, but upon reflection and thinking about the original, I'm confused and a bi disappointing that something a little more original couldn't have been done. There was a captive audience wanting more than a cash grab. I would recommend it though.

Bad Actors, bad story ....... why is all the bad movie, when a good guy take a bad guy down but doesn't shoot them to make sure they don't come back in a few minutes and attack him again? And when you have a gun in your hand that woman doesn't shoot the bad guy but jump and try to hit him?

If someone make a movie.... at least make it so the audience can feel the movie instead of criticizing it. Just plain bad.

Dominic Sherwood, Jacky Lai, and. McKinley. Belcher II shine in this movie. Cape Town is a character on its own. If you want a fun movie to watch, this is it.

I didn't see the original Eraser so I couldn't care less if it's better or worse. It was interesting from beginning to end. Sure some of the acting was spotty, but it was no big deal. A very good popcorn movie. Definitely worth watching. It had a good ending. And it kept me interested throughout the entire movie. When I rate a movie I'm looking for entertainment, not artistic value or perfection. This was definitely entertaining and I'd recommend it.

Can you really say that you wrote or even directed a movie when you copy line by line and scene by scene from the original?

I had a hard time forgiving out the point in this movie. I mean it is pretty funny if you watch the first one which was a great movie and still is, then watch this. They literally say the same lines but almost ironically say some multiple times like "you've just been erased".

This is a cut and paste job and terribly done at that. Except the fact that when someone would pull a photo out their pocket in the 1996 film. This one they pull out a phone (that is somehow already on and unlocked to full brightness) with the photo on it.

You would have to pay me to watch this again. What a waste of time and money. Who in they're right mind does this? Isn't that what plays are for?

I get rebooting really old movies or even low budget ones. But to take a great movie starring Arnold and use the same lines and some small time actors. Now that's just sad. 1/10 complete waste of time.

A reboot/remake of the 1996 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie.

This is a low budget, straight pay tv action movie shot in South Africa.

US Marshall Mason Pollard (Dominic Sherwood) is the Eraser. He fakes witnesses deaths and puts them into hiding with new identities.

His latest assignment is to protect Rina Kimura who reluctantly turns informer against her later gangster husband.

Mason takes Rina into hiding in South Africa. However the mob has sent some assassins. Mason finds out that there are also dirty US Marshalls who want to kill Rina.

Dominic Sherwood lacks the presence, charisma and physicality of Schwarzenegger. Even his attempt at humour is misfired.

The 1996 movie had some dodgy CGI regarding the crocodile scenes. This one made over 25 years later has worse CGI.

It is basically a cheapy copy made for Warner Brothers streaming service.