True Lies
1994, Comedy/Action, 2h 21m
52 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
If it doesn't reach the heights of director James Cameron's and star Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous collaborations, True Lies still packs enough action and humor into its sometimes absurd plot to entertain. Read critic reviews
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Harry Tasker
Helen Tasker
Albert Gibson
Simon
Juno Skinner
Salim Abu Aziz
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Critic Reviews for True Lies
All Critics (52) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (37) | Rotten (15)
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Schwarzenegger's comic confidence and good-guy tenacity are a perfect balance, while Curtis wins our sympathy as his repressed wife, showing some deadpan drollery of her own.
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Proves that throwing everything at the camera sometimes works a treat.
May 24, 2011 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
If the Gulf War gave you an insatiable taste for burning oil and burning Arabs, this extravaganza will tide you over for at least a couple of days.
December 11, 2009 | Full Review… -
Providing its share of fun in stretches, pic ultimately overstays its welcome with a level of mayhem that will simply feel like too much for any marginal fan of the genre.
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Half the time, this hi-tech action movie delivers, in a mindless kind of way: it's fast, crude and has enough explosions and cartoon-style violence to satisfy our baser instincts.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
As this comedy of manners unfolds, it is played for all-out action as well as satiric humor.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5
Audience Reviews for True Lies
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Feb 06, 2017I seem to like True Lies a significant amount less than most people do. And it's not because it isn't my type of movie either, Schwarzeneggar as a secret agent in an explosive 90s action movie is absolutely my jam. But I don't love True Lies, maybe I saw it too late in life (I was 25 the first time I saw the whole movie) and either I aged out of it or the movie aged out of society, but whatever the case, I just can't really understand why it's so beloved. I would never take it away from anyone, and there's absolutely stuff I like, but I can't really recommend it based on personal taste.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Sep 03, 2016A great popcorn summer blockbuster with everything you look for. Good story, humor, and awesome action set pieces.Kameron W Super Reviewer
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May 07, 2016"True Lies" is still a superb film but is one of director "James Cameron's" weaker movies. The plot to "True Lies" is "Harry Tasker" portrayed by "Arnold Schwarzenegger" who pretends to be an innocent and loving husband to his wife "Helen Tasker" portrayed by "Jamie Lee Curtis" but secretly is a spy. Eventually both his lives become one. The movie opens with "Harry" on one of his usual night jobs. The scene is both exciting and visually beautiful to watch. Throughout the movie it's both humorous and dramatic to find out that "Helen" may be having an affair with another man. The scenes are good to watch but occasionally make the movie feel like a romantic comedy more than an action film. The movie's climax feels unsatisfactory and rushed due to a weak villain death. One thing thanks makes "True Lies" great to watch is its humor, which is mostly delivered by "Arnold Schwarzenegger". As usual "Arnold Schwarzenegger" puts 100% into all of his movies and in "True Lies" he doesn't lack skills or experience. "Brad Fiedel" the music composer for the movie, created a thrilling and exciting music score that gets blood pumping. "Salim Abu Aziz" portrayed by "Art Malik" doesn't feel like a terrifying or dangerous antagonist he feels like just another terrorist. When "James Cameron" directs a film usually the cinematography is stunning. And "True Lies" is no exception "Russell Carpenter" does a splendid job at creating beautiful visuals. If you are a person who enjoys 1990's movies with "Arnold Schwarzenegger" then I recommend you watch "True Lies" as it has great acting, a humorous script and stunning camera-work. Although the movie isn't perfect it has some issues these being the movie feeing like a romantic comedy at times, a weak villain and a weak death for a weak villain. I give 1994's "True Lies" an 8/10.Steve G Super Reviewer
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Dec 04, 2012This is the favourite Arnie film for many as it is considered to be the most accessible to those who typically don't like the action genre. There are many jokes poked at typical action films which lets everyone have a good laugh..blah blah blah. Meant to be general popular entertainment, you can't expect any level of depth and none is provided.John B Super Reviewer
True Lies Quotes
| Albert 'Gib' Gibson: | What kind of sick bitch even takes the ice cube trays? |
| Simon: | I have to lie to women to get laid. Even then I don't score much. I got a little dick, it pathetic! |
| Simon: | Men want this car for only one reason: pussy! |
| Simon: | Let's face it. The 'Vette . . . get's 'em wet! |
| Simon: | Let's face it. The 'Vette... get's 'em wet! |
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