The Last Stand
Nice to see Arnie back in action mode, though the formula was nothing new – highly skilled and respected agent avoiding the action in the big city in favour of a sleepy life in a small town gets caught up in a ‘most-wanted’ escaped prisoner chase. Generally entertaining with some whimsical rural humour (the granny with the modified pistol taking umbrage to the trespassing mercenary among others).
Overview
Ray Owens is sheriff of the quiet US border town of Sommerton Junction after leaving the LAPD following a bungled operation. Following his escape from the FBI, a notorious drug baron, his gang, and a hostage are heading toward Sommerton Junction where the police are preparing to make a last stand to intercept them before they cross the border. Owens is reluctant to become involved but ultimately joins in with the law enforcement efforts
