The Last Boy Scout (1991)

Dir: Tony Scott

Starring: Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Taylor Negron, Halle Berry

More Info: IMDB

Tagline: The goal is to survive.

Plot: A down and out cynical detective teams up with a down and out ex-quarterback to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team and a politician.






My Rating: 8/10
Would I watch it again? You bet your sweet ass, Sweetheart.

Man, this movie is a total gas from start to finish. It's a completely check-your-brains-at-the-door-and-just-go-along-for-the-ride kind of movie. Bruce Willis is probably the best actor to portray a down-and-out detective ever. He's certainly one of the best at being able to take a beating. He gets a few of those, too. Willis gets LOTS of corny one-liners and just about all of them work as long as you take this film for what it is - an over-the-top action comedy. Wayans is funny, sure, but when he spits out the one-liners it's pretty much hit and miss.

There are very few "eye rolling" moments that usually accompany these types of films. Most of them belong to the kid that plays Willis' daughter. At first I wanted her character to pack her bags and head on over to Ted Bundy's place but eventually she does provide a key roll in Willis' escape from the bad guys. Ooh, and the bad guys...Taylor Negron is GREAT as the enforcer to the big cheese.

"I told you if you touched me again I'd kill you."

I almost forgot about Halle Berry. She sucks so bad in this it hurts. I've never been that fond of her acting to begin with. She was good in MONSTERS BALL but not THAT good. Anyway, the suffering of her poor acting didn't last long, thankfully. Woof.

Director Tony Scott once again delivers the goods with another roller coaster ride of an action film. And, as Scott's pictures go, it looks great. It'll keep a grin on your face from Willis' entrance all the way to the last line. Surf's up.