I wish they hadn't. . . Is it worth shooting a sequel to the picture, if it is obviously worse than the original version? The answer is self-evident. However, even lying on the surface, it did not become a stumbling block for the creators of the continuation of the legendary “Eraser” with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the title role, released back in 1996.
Mason Polard (Dominic Sherwood) works as a “washer” – he fakes people’s deaths so they can start a new life. The next task is, of course, another problem. He must "eliminate" the wife of the deceased gang leader, but this seemingly simple case eventually turns into a fight for survival.
“Washer 2. Revival has become another project that is trying to resurrect what was once quite successful. That's what famous actors have done. Take the same "Kickboxer" or "Universal Soldier" - the cult for the late 80s and early 90s films were reanimated by completely different directors with the involvement of the same actors, but this did not always turn out something good.
Of course there are examples. Same Creed. The legacy of Rocky as a continuation of the legendary franchise (reboot/crossover or whatever you want in another way) turned out to be very cool, and Stallone himself was awarded many awards for his role in this film, which has not happened to him since the first part. Same Rambo. The last blood is good, but not perfect.
In the case of the second “Eraser”, the possible presence of Arnold Schwarzenegger at least in a cameo could somehow play a positive side for the picture, but this did not happen. The creators of the sequel decided to take the old story with new characters, especially not changing anything. Well, the plot has some differences, but even 26 years after the original, the main character is defending the main character of a woman who is in danger. Nothing new.
The plot of the picture is primitive and very banal, and the staged scenes lack realism. Heroes lack disclosure, and some moments of authenticity. Constantly present with a gun in his hands or behind his back, Mason Polard demonstrates with all appearances that he is macho.
He doesn't even cauterize a nail wound, and he doesn't care about the possible tetanus from this metal object that pierced his shoulder. He's just really cool. So cool that the frame of this picture becomes tight for him. He is so cool that Arnie hesitated to appear here in a cameo, realizing that Mason Polard splits him two times.
Maybe I’m too critical, but sometimes it’s better to make movies under my own name rather than using something that’s been a success for a long time.
But look at you. I do not impose my opinion on anyone.
Enjoy your visit.
4 out of 10