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From The Terminator to Titanic, you can always rely on writer-director James Cameron to show you something you've never seen on the big screen before. The guy may not consistently pen the most scintillating dialogue in the world (and, especially in this movie, he doesn't seem to have a particularly high regard for women), but as a director of kinetic, push-the-envelope action sequences, he is in a class by himself. In True Lies, the highlight is a breathtaking third-act jet and car chase through the Florida Keys. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a covert intelligence agent whose wife of 15 years (Jamie Lee Curtis) finally finds out that he's not really a computer salesman and who becomes mixed up in a case involving nuclear arms smuggling. Tom Arnold is surprisingly funny and engaging as Schwarzenegger's longtime spy partner, and Bill Paxton is a smarmy used-car salesman (is that redundant?) whom Arnold thinks is having an affair with his wife. Purely in terms of spectacular action and high-tech hardware, True Lies is a blast. --Jim Emerson
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is special agent Harry Tasker, a top spy in the ultra-secret Omega Sector who also dances a mean tango- although to his neglected wife, Helen, (Jamie Lee Curtis) he's just a dull computer salesman. But while Harry's been busy fighting terrorists, Helen's been gathering secrets of her own. And when their two secret lives unexpectedly collide, Harry and Helen find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists, fighting to save not only their marriage but their lives as well. Packed with non-stop action, spectacular special effects and unprecedented stunts, this "domestic epic" from director James Cameron (Titanic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) is a rollicking `90's twist on the super spy genre.
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Meet Arnold Swarzennegar - amazing James Bond type spy who's absolutely clueless as a husband and father. He starts out as impeccable as 007, who he is obviously spoofing, but then loses it and goes crazy when he suspects his wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) is cheating on him.
his best buddy, Tom Arnold from "Roseanne" fame, is the perfect comic foil. It's really Tom that makes this act/adv stand out from the crowd. The dialogue is fast, funny, and Tom takes it to the limit. Also up for a laugh is Bill Paxton, another Cameron regular (Aliens), who plays a seedy used-car salesman posing as a spy in order to seduce women. He really goes all the way, completely unafraid of playing a true idiot!
It's just so great to watch an act/adv with great action that isn't limited to the usual, off-hand quips from stoneyfaced he-men. This movie is one of my favorites because it's a great popcorn movie that delivers on many levels. It's not just an excuse to blow things up and no one takes themselves too seriously. Everyone obviously had a great time making this film and it shows. I hope they make the sequel soon.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought the DVD before I got my 5.1 system and thought the sound was great with normal stereo but WHOA NELLY! Watch the volume levels, though as comfortable dialog quick becomes sonic booms in this one.
This has the best picture (via S-video) and audio quality I've seen so far on a DVD.
31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
True Lies DVD
True Lies is a movie about an U. S. spy (played by Arnold Swarzennegger) who tries to keep his true occupation a secret from his wife( played by Jamie Lee Curtis, the daughter of Tony Curtis, and her mother was Janet Leigh.
Anyhow this movie has some hilarious moments, I especially like the used car salesman, who reminds me of an ex-friend.
Highly recommended for fans of Arnold Swarzennegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. I didn't realize she could play a sexy role.
Gunner February, 2008
True Lies is a movie about an U. S. spy (played by Arnold Swarzennegger) who tries to keep his true occupation a secret from his wife( played by Jamie Lee Curtis, the daughter of Tony Curtis, and her mother was Janet Leigh.
Anyhow this movie has some hilarious moments, I especially like the used car salesman, who reminds me of an ex-friend.
Highly recommended for fans of Arnold Swarzennegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. I didn't realize she could play a sexy role.
Gunner February, 2008
Most Recent Customer Reviews
More entertaining than James Bond
Great storyline, great acting, great special effects, and lots of comedy. This is a movie I never tire of watching. Read more
Published 13 days ago by LD
amazing movie wish i watched it long ago
believe it or not i have never watched this movie. i thought it was amazing some crazy twists i liked in it.
Published 3 months ago by MOSHE WININGER
Yes this is a Spy movie.....
If the opening scene is not a dead give away (Things blowing up and suddenly he is being chased by bad guys on ski's) this is a spy movie although it dose go more into the "Action"... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jason Burnham
Not much of an Arnold Movie
True Lies I thought was nothing that great from Schwarzenegger and would put it on the bottom of my list of his favorite movies. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Peter J. Miller
What a Wrap!
Action, adventure, overtly sexy and FUNNY! Those were the days... when they made comedy-slash-something really comedic. Read more
Published 6 months ago by LCMM23
No lies here
This movie has it all. The action scenes are great, the comedic relief is great, all of the actors did a good job, it just all comes together really well. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Steve Marco
"Have you killed anyone"?,"Yes,but they were bad!"
That's Arnold's horrified wife Jamie Lee asking the question,just after it is revealed her husband had been leading a double life as a secret agent. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Robert Badgley
True Lies Movie
This movie is an incredible funny movie. Arnold and Jamie Lee make a wonderful team. I would definitely recommend this movie to be added to your collection.
Published 15 months ago by Deborah L. Haugh
Please Put Out In Blu-ray!!! We've Asked For Years Now
It's been more than enough time for this to be released in Blu-ray format. Please go to the vault and release.Thanks!
This is a great movie!
This is a great movie!
Published 15 months ago by Marchie
Arnold and Cameron spy movie who knew????????
This movie is dare I say a better send-off of the James Bond movies it has everything you will want and more it's suspensful, action packed, funny without being ridiculous and yes... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bertha Carrillo
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