Review of True Lies (1994) by Francisco S — 01 Aug 2015

James Cameron's stupendous, visually stunning, immensely entertaining spy fantasy epic, is a brilliant double-edged mixture of action and comedy, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, delivering one of the finest performances of his career, he is utterly charming and physically imposing as special agent Harry Tasker, who works for the Omega Sector, an ultra-secret U.

S. government counter-terrorist security agency. Tasker and his team are pursuing a radical group of Arab terrorists bent on setting off nuclear weapons in the United States, his wife Helen played by Jamie Lee Curtis, in a sensational performance, thinks he is just a boring computer salesman, but soon they will find themselves in the middle and in the clutches of these international terrorists fighting to save their marriage and their lives at the same time! Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis have a sweet chemistry together that make sparks fly.

Tom Arnold turns in an impressive scene-stealing comedic performance as Tasker's agency partner. There is also a very memorable supporting performance by Bill Paxton as a sleazy car salesman named Simon, who is trying seduce Helen Tasker by making believe he is a secret agent, and the late great Charlton Heston makes a terrific commanding cameo as the head of the Omega Sector.

Cameron's astute direction is flawless, and the action sequences are astounding, as are the eye-popping Oscar nominated CGI visual effects which are truly awesome. There is a thrilling Harrier fighter jet climax that will leave the audience gasping for air.

This is one of Cameron's best films and a unforgettable classic 90s blockbuster. Highly Recommended.