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Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a master spy who can defuse nuclear weapons and speak six languages, although his wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) thinks he's a staid computer salesman. Soon the couple is caught in an adventure filled with danger and excitement. Can it save their troubled marriage? James Cameron's stunt-filled thriller co-stars Tom Arnold, Tia Carrere, and Charlton Heston. 141 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free Review: The Ultimate 90s Action-Comedy Blend! - If you are looking for the absolute peak of 90s blockbuster cinema, True Lies is it. Directed by James Cameron, this film manages to be a high-stakes spy thriller, a hilarious comedy, and a surprisingly touching story about a marriage in crisis all at once. Why it’s a must-watch: The Perfect Action Duo: Arnold Schwarzenegger is at his most versatile here, perfectly balancing his "unstoppable agent" persona with a bumbling, relatable husband. Jamie Lee Curtis is equally incredible, transforming from a bored housewife to a reluctant, total badass. Legendary Set Pieces: From the horse chase through a hotel to the finale involving a Harrier jump jet and a skyscraper, the stunts are inventive and audacious. Stealing the Scene: Tom Arnold and Bill Paxton provide some of the best comedic moments in action history. Paxton’s "sleazy used-car salesman" is a hilarious standout. Big Screen Spectacle: This movie doesn't hold back on explosions or scale. It’s "popcorn cinema" executed at the highest possible level. A quick note for physical media collectors: While the movie itself is a 10/10, be aware that the recent 4K UHD transfer has been controversial among fans due to heavy AI-upscaling and "smoothing" that can make faces look a bit waxy. However, the Dolby Atmos soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and brings new life to the action. Overall: Whether you’re a fan of Arnie, Cameron, or just great action movies, this is a cornerstone of the genre that remains incredibly rewatchable. Review: Great twist on classic action-spy films with a stronger comedic take - My wife and I watched True Lies for the first time after her first trip to The Keys. I wanted her to experience the beauty and uniqueness of the area so she would (I already knew, but it would be my first time as well) be able to recognize and connect with a movie we knew spent some time down there. We instantly loved the film. And that connection to The Keys only made it more fun. Arnold and Jamie Lee are a great pair. By no means do all (and perhaps even a majority of) movie and TV couples have the right chemistry. These two do in spades. Both have the skills and presence to own a film all on their own, so the control, respect, and natural abilities of these actors means their couple blend beautifully, neither owning the film nor taking over the story. The story is a great take on the typical Bourne, Tom Cruise, 007 genre. Bad guys chasing good guys for greed and power. Some great locations, an excellent second layer in casting come together to make for a good film. Now add in the humor of this great script, and an interesting premise - wife doesn't know husband is spy, wife finds out, wife and husband end up working together to save the day and their daughter - and you've got a great action film blended into a fun comedy. Overall it's a fun date night movie, guy's night, girl's night, even for the (a bit older) kids, and in my book, it's a great film.
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D**E
The Ultimate 90s Action-Comedy Blend!
If you are looking for the absolute peak of 90s blockbuster cinema, True Lies is it. Directed by James Cameron, this film manages to be a high-stakes spy thriller, a hilarious comedy, and a surprisingly touching story about a marriage in crisis all at once. Why it’s a must-watch: The Perfect Action Duo: Arnold Schwarzenegger is at his most versatile here, perfectly balancing his "unstoppable agent" persona with a bumbling, relatable husband. Jamie Lee Curtis is equally incredible, transforming from a bored housewife to a reluctant, total badass. Legendary Set Pieces: From the horse chase through a hotel to the finale involving a Harrier jump jet and a skyscraper, the stunts are inventive and audacious. Stealing the Scene: Tom Arnold and Bill Paxton provide some of the best comedic moments in action history. Paxton’s "sleazy used-car salesman" is a hilarious standout. Big Screen Spectacle: This movie doesn't hold back on explosions or scale. It’s "popcorn cinema" executed at the highest possible level. A quick note for physical media collectors: While the movie itself is a 10/10, be aware that the recent 4K UHD transfer has been controversial among fans due to heavy AI-upscaling and "smoothing" that can make faces look a bit waxy. However, the Dolby Atmos soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and brings new life to the action. Overall: Whether you’re a fan of Arnie, Cameron, or just great action movies, this is a cornerstone of the genre that remains incredibly rewatchable.
Q**7
Great twist on classic action-spy films with a stronger comedic take
My wife and I watched True Lies for the first time after her first trip to The Keys. I wanted her to experience the beauty and uniqueness of the area so she would (I already knew, but it would be my first time as well) be able to recognize and connect with a movie we knew spent some time down there. We instantly loved the film. And that connection to The Keys only made it more fun. Arnold and Jamie Lee are a great pair. By no means do all (and perhaps even a majority of) movie and TV couples have the right chemistry. These two do in spades. Both have the skills and presence to own a film all on their own, so the control, respect, and natural abilities of these actors means their couple blend beautifully, neither owning the film nor taking over the story. The story is a great take on the typical Bourne, Tom Cruise, 007 genre. Bad guys chasing good guys for greed and power. Some great locations, an excellent second layer in casting come together to make for a good film. Now add in the humor of this great script, and an interesting premise - wife doesn't know husband is spy, wife finds out, wife and husband end up working together to save the day and their daughter - and you've got a great action film blended into a fun comedy. Overall it's a fun date night movie, guy's night, girl's night, even for the (a bit older) kids, and in my book, it's a great film.
R**3
Good movie
I love this movie. Full of action and comedy and romance.
J**5
Classic fun
Always a classic
R**E
Great film
It's a bit on the sexist side, but True Lies is an entertaining action movie. "But they were all bad." Edge of the seat action in the second half!
U**E
4K Ultra HD; High Dynamic Range; Great On A 4K TV!
Waited 30 years for Cameron's most entertaining action film (what I call "James Bond with Family Values") to be released on Blu-ray HD, but this is twice as good as a 1080p Blu-ray: 4K Ultra HD, and HDR -- high dynamic range. HDR means the shadows are darker and the highlights don't blow out. It's a noticeable improvement. On a smaller TV (65" and smaller) you can barely tell the pixel resolution difference between 1080p (1920 wide by 1080 high) and 4K (3840 wide x 2160 high) -- your eye just can't see the dot pitch change that much. But you can really see the dynamic range improvement over DVD and even 1080p Blu-ray. Stunning. - Put your 4K TV into the HDR mode first using the TV's Picture menu - make sure you have a 4K Blu-ray player with HDR output - have proper HDMI cables - a great audio system - and enjoy. The picture quality, for a 1994 film, is simply outstanding. Makes me want to upgrade my 65" 4K TV to BIGGER. That's when the higher resolution of 4K will be visibly better than 1080p -- say, an 80" or bigger TV. Still, totally worth the $25 to me to own the physical disc. You can also download a digital copy that resides on the Movies Anywhere cloud, but who "owns" that? How long will it be "out there" and available? And do you have enough bandwidth to enjoy a full resolution playback? I know my internet download speed is variable, and I have no control over it. This 4K disc is fine. As for the film itself: Jamie Lee Curtis's character arc is a comic masterpiece. The daughter has a real part and also grows as a character. Bill Paxton (RIP) steals the show. Tom Arnold should be honored to have been included in the cast. He could have been easily replaced without damaging the film at all. Charlton Heston dominated his one scene. Man, he could seize the moment. Art Malik is a menacing bad guy who is most satisfyingly dispatched. Malik's henchmen are suitably laughable. TRUE LIES is up there with RED and THE FIFTH ELEMENT on my all-time fun list.
H**E
Arnold is great
Good movie funny and witty good plot line
R**K
True Lies 4K UHD
True Lies is a wonderfully executed and exciting action/comedy/spy thriller. I first bought this movie on VHS in 1995 and enjoyed every minute of it! After a bog standard UK DVD release in 2003 - which disappointingly received cuts for violence - we now have this 4K version! Was it worth my 20 plus year wait for a definitive version? Absolutely. Picture: Many individuals have complained about the image quality on this disc. Their rage is usually aimed at Peter Jackson's New Zealand based facility Park Road Post and the man himself, James Cameron. AI technology has been used to process the footage and create a modern, more glossy look. Though quite a purist myself, I have no issue with this UHD and found the transfer to be superb! There was so much detail, the black levels were deep and the colours were vibrant and appealing. True Lies looks amazing, don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Includes Dolby Vision and HDR-10. Sound: The new Dolby Atmos mix was aggressive in all the right places and highlighted subtleties in others. Once again, great work from Park Road Post! I didn't encounter any issues or discrepancies with this soundtrack. The bass was nice and heavy when required, plus good reproduction of Brad Fiedel's score and dialogue also. Ignore the naysayers and buy this product with confidence! I use the following equipment to view my Ultra HD movies: Sony KD-55A8 OLED panel (2020) Sony UBP-X700 4K UHD player (2018) Sony HT-S2000 3.1 channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (2023).
G**Y
True Lies
A Must Have Arnie Classic
A**A
Superb
Long-awaited desired over getting combo normal & 4K Ultra HD transformation movie collection slightly costly 👌
C**N
Beau film
Mon fils le cherchais, il est ravi
M**Z
De colecciĂłn
PelĂcula de colecciĂłn me tomĂł mucho tiempo encontrar en blu-ray doblada al español castizo y subtitulada igual
C**L
Version américaine explosive, bien meilleure que le film original
Remake du film français « La Totale », James CAMERON se lance dans la réalisation de ce projet, complétement différent, passant du simple film de divertissement bien sympa, vers le plus haut niveau en matière de spectacle, très spectaculaire et versant dans une action d’envergure, mêlant un humour aussi drôle qu’intelligent, comme rarement vu sur grand écran. Sorti en salles en 1994 et pourvu d’un budget plus que conséquent, il fera un vrai carton, les spectateurs adhérant immédiatement à cette comédie extrêmement efficace, respectant l’esprit initial, mais remplie d’originalité, beaucoup de scènes étant inédites. Harry Tasker est un agent secret, il s’introduit dans la demeure du milliardaire Jamal Khaled, soupçonné d’appartenir à une organisation terroriste et dérobe des données informatiques. Il se rend ensuite à la soirée donnée en son honneur, où il rencontre Juno Skiner, une spécialiste de l’art perse, qui est proche de son cercle et déclenche une explosion afin de fuir. Revenu chez lui, il retrouve sa fille Dana et sa femme Helen et leur raconte sa journée de représentant en informatique. Cette dernière, secrétaire dans un cabinet juridique, lasse de mener une vie monotone, rencontre un homme nommé Simon, qui prétend être un espion et s’attribue les exploits réels de son mari. Au détour d’une conversation, Harry découvre le pot aux roses, pris de panique que sa femme puisse le tromper, il décide de prendre les choses en main et la met sur écoute, afin de découvrir la vérité. Ma critique portera sur l’édition Blu Ray en import espagnol. Le disque délivre un très bon rendu, l’image est superbe et se révèle nette et précise, affichant de belles couleurs et le contraste est très soutenu. Côté son, il y a bien une version française, proposée en Dolby Digital 5.1, tandis que la version originale sous-titrée en français est proposée en DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, qui reste à privilégier, en raison de son dynamisme, ainsi que pour la clarté des dialogues et bénéficiant de très bons effets sonores, assurant la justesse des voix originales, qui est inégalée. Cette édition Blu Ray surpasse toutes les précédentes versions DVD, sorties il y a quelques années. Le casting de très haut niveau est tout simplement excellent, avec en tête d’affiche, la superstar Arnold SCHWARZENEGGER, qui campe Harry Tasker, qui cache depuis quinze ans à sa famille sa situation d’agent secret, il est tout autant crédible en homme d’action, que dans la partie comique où il excelle, une simple expression suffisant parfois à créer un rire, créant également la surprise dans des scènes plus intimes, qu’il réussit à transposer avec classe, comme notamment une scène de danse qu’il partage avec Jamie LEE CURTIS, qui interprète Helen, sa femme à l’écran, qui découvre tout un pan de la vie de son mari, qu’elle ne soupçonnait pas, à ce titre, la comédienne est très convaincante, époustouflante de sincérité et de drôlerie, elle prouve tout son talent, en passant par toutes les émotions et assure une performance magistrale, le duo qu’elle forme avec Schwarzy fonctionnant à merveille. A leurs côtés, une galerie de seconds rôles qui sont au diapason, avec Bill PAXTON, hilarant en type lambda qui se fait passer pour un espion, Tom ARNOLD tout aussi drôle, en co-équipier et soutien de Harry, qui emploie un humour décapant, Tia CARRERE est très convaincante en marchande d’art, tandis que Art MALIK est très crédible en terroriste et tout aussi redoutable que sa comparse et l’on retrouve également Eliza Dushku, dans l’un de ses premiers rôles au cinéma, puisqu’elle campe la fille rebelle du héros. Sans compter un caméo de Charlton HESTON, qui incarne le chef de l’agence d’espionnage. Mené de main de maitre par James CAMERON, le film dynamite tout sur son passage, au propre comme au figuré, tant l’action est menée tambour battant, sans aucun temps mort, on ne s’ennuie pas une seule seconde, les rebondissements s’enchainent, le tout saupoudré de touches d’humour imparables, qui viennent encore augmenter le plaisir de regarder cet excellent divertissement. Devenu culte au fil des ans, il n’a pas pris une ride et se regarde toujours aussi bien, 27 ans après sa création. Surprenant et captivant de bout en bout, l’intrigue est magnifiée par un cocktail qui mélange à merveille tous les ingrédients réunis pour produire un film, non seulement de qualité, mais sachant surpasser la base dont il s’inspire : une histoire passionnante, un casting d’enfer mené par un duo génial, des effets spéciaux très réussis, un humour percutant et une musique harmonieuse. Qui en résulte une pépite du genre.
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