U.S. Marshall John Kruger erases the identities of people enrolled in the Witness Protection Program. His current assignment is to protect Lee Cullen, who's uncovered evidence that the weapons manufacturer she works for has been selling to terrorist groups. When Kruger discovers that there's a corrupt agent within the program, he must guard his own life while trying to protect Lee's.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Arnold Schwarzenegger tries his hardest to look formidable, forbidding and stern in Eraser, but what he mostly looks is tired.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
fresh:
The bang-for-the-buck ratio is high enough to appease even the thinnest wallet.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
12 Apr 2002
rotten:
This is one of those movies where good guys don't miss, and bad guys can't shoot to save their lives.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Jun 2002
rotten:
The advanced weaponry and nifty scopes notwithstanding, most of the gunplay is pretty standard-issue, with most of the victims being anonymous targets present just to be picked off.