End of Days (1999)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

Peter Hyams

Writer (WGA):

Andrew W. Marlowe (written by)

Release Date:

24 November 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Prepare for the end.

Plot:

At the end of the century, Satan visits New York in search of a bride. It's up to an ex-cop who now runs an elite security outfit to stop him.

Plot Keywords:

Satan | Millennium | Murder | New Year's Eve | New York City

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Nov. 18	10:30 PM	AMC
Thur. Nov. 19	5:15 PM	AMC

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger	...	Jericho Cane
Gabriel Byrne	...	The Man / Satan
Robin Tunney	...	Christine York
Kevin Pollak	...	Bobby Chicago
CCH Pounder	...	Detective Margie Francis
Derrick O'Connor	...	Thomas Aquinas
David Weisenberg	...	OB / GYN
Rainer Judd	...	Christine's Mother
Miriam Margolyes	...	Mabel
Udo Kier	...	Head Priest
Victor Varnado	...	Albino
Michael O'Hagan	...	Cardinal
Mark Margolis	...	Pope
Jack Shearer	...	Kellogg
Rod Steiger	...	Father Kovak

MPAA:

Rated R for intense violence and gore, a strong sex scene and language.

Runtime:

121 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Latin

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #37048) | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18SG | Philippines:PG-13 (cut) | South Korea:15 (cable rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA (original rating) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Belgium:KNT | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Mexico:C | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18

Filming Locations:

Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Beacon Communications

Trivia:

Udo Kier claimed in an interview that he was considered for the role of Satan in the film but the producers didn't want the hero and villain to both have German/Austrian accents, and he was eventually cast in a secondary role.

Goofs:

Plot holes: If Satan can just pick a new host when the current one's body is destroyed, why does he bother to hire extra private security like Jericho at the beginning of the movie to protect him from the sniping priest?

Quotes:

Chicago: You know, sometimes you border on competent.
Jericho Cane: I know, it's scary isn't it?

Movie Connections:

References Ghost (1990)

Soundtrack:

Oh My God

Flawed but enjoyable

Arnie really has had a problematic career lately, but End of Days isn't too bad, but not great. In the 80s, Arnie had great lines and had style, but now all this has gone because he doesn't get decent scripts and can't deliver the lines like he use to. Arnie is no great actor, but I love a lot of his stuff because he is fun to watch.

End of Days has an interesting story but the script is very average at times, very contrived.

The direction is nice, but the film takes too long to climax, and when it does end, the film leaves you unsatisfied.

The acting by Bryne is disappointing, he didn't have anything special to show. His lines were bad.

End of Days had potential but it lacked a concise story and strong script. The sex sequence was pointless, it was not needed! It seemed so cliche! The film doesn't try new things!

Saying that, Arnie does his thing and it's quite enjoyable.