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Raw Deal (1986)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 7/05, 2/24

7/05: Brainless, Raw Deal is a watchably enjoyable picture to some extent.

A better director might have done justice for Arnold Schwarzenegger. I like the story, but some clarity is needed given the high number of misguided subplots. At least, it has a nice sense of humor at times.

All in all, the title Raw Deal seems appropriate since it was such a hastily made picture.

2/24: Congratulations to everybody; they got Arnold Schwarzenegger to star in what's the most tedious action movie of his career: Raw Deal.

I've fallen asleep halfway through because everything is so bland. There's no difference between this and dozens of other pictures just like it. What's the point of planting Arnold in the Mafia if he'll find out nothing useful in the long run and plan to blast everybody away when he should've done it sooner?

All in all, don't be misled by the poster of Arnold Schwarzenegger for Raw Deal; it's really boring junk.

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