Let’s take a trip back in time shall we?, said — either sarcastically or delusionally — about a possible “ True Lies 2” that, “All I know is Jim Cameron’s making it and Arnold Schwarzenegger and I are going to be in it, and it starts shooting in 14 months, the day after Arnold stops being governor of California. It’s not going to be called ‘True Lies II,’ but it might as well be. I can live with that.” Well, that time has since passed and either Arnold was lying, joking or hoping (probably somewhere in the middle of that). Anyway, he recently chatted with (via ) and once again made some bold claims.“I have read a great ‘True Lies 2’ script, and I hope we are able to do it. Knock on wood.
I am excited.We have both read the script. There is a script that James Cameron and a guy named Jeff Eastin, who created the TV show ‘ White Collar,’ wrote. It is really great. Jim can’t direct it. But he can produce it.
We hope it gets done. We have a few fun things we want to do. I am supposed to remain cool about this. For me, it would be a lot of fun to work with the guys again,” Arnold said. And to his credit, at least he’s not putting a start date on the thing.
I have always liked this movie a lot. But this review isn't really about that. It's about the DVD.These days I almost never buy DVDs. But since they never released this on Blu ray, it was the only option it seems.This DVD could have been better. It says it's 2.35:1 Widescreen format, which it is. However when playing the movie, it is matted on the top and bottom as well as the sides.
If I could zoom in, the quality would be even worse.I would only buy this DVD as reference material. As far as a quality product, NOT! I have always liked this movie a lot. But this review isn't really about that. It's about the DVD.These days I almost never buy DVDs. But since they never released this on Blu ray, it was the only option it seems.This DVD could have been better. It says it's 2.35:1 Widescreen format, which it is.
For a long time, True Lies co-star and good friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Arnold, has said that True Lies 2 is happening. Then, last year, we heard the movie was being turned into a weekly.
However when playing the movie, it is matted on the top and bottom as well as the sides. If I could zoom in, the quality would be even worse.I would only buy this DVD as reference material. As far as a quality product, NOT! Described by movie reviewers as fast, flashy, furious and fun, 'TRUE LIES' is a truly spectacular action-adventure, spy-thriller, romantic comedy! It's at the top of any Schwarzenegger fan's best movies.
Brilliantly scripted and directed by James Cameron, with a vibrant musical score by Brad Fiedel, and supported by a sexy Jamie Lee Curtis, a motor-mouth Tom Arnold, and a cast of intriguing characters; the exhilarating action is non-stop and unequalled.In addition to one of the most incredible chase scenes ever filmed, is one breathtaking mid-air scene in which secret agent Harry Tasker (Schwarzenegger) is trying to rescue his daughter from a group of bug-eyed terrorists while flying a Harrier jet and totally demolishing their operation. This was preceded by a terrifying helicopter rescue attempt to save his wife (Jamie Lee) who is trapped in an out-of-control limousine speeding toward a fiery destruction atop a blown-out bridge.There's also a cool comedic sub-plot and one seductive 'stripper' scene which alone is worth the price of admission, and that's no lie. But WHY are Arny's movies so universally popular? Aside from being top-notch productions by major studios and directors, people are attracted to the ex-bodybuilder for different reasons. To men, he represents the physical ideal.
To women, he represents the clean-cut and moral masculine male. And to kids, Arnold represents the real-life superhero.So it's easy to overlook the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a very bright and talented deadpan comic with a great sense of humor. And as a successful yet underrated actor, he can handle serious roles with equal impact. Even playing the role of Governor was 'no problemo':)If this review was helpful in any way, please click on the 'Helpful' key below, or write a comment.
This is such a great movie! Peak James Cameron: funny, adventurous, unusual script, delightful acting from a strong cast.It's a real shame it isn't available on Blu-Ray. I finally broke down and bought the DVD, which suffers from serious compression artifacts / bad contrast.
It just looks.ugh. Think: VHS tape.
The only saving grace is the audio, which seems to be just fine.So, buy this DVD if you must, at least until whatever producer is sitting on the rights agrees to re-release this fantastic gem of a film. This movie is better now than when I first saw it in the theater when it came out. Maybe that's because the quality of the screenplay, actors, direction and James Cameron's magic touch in all aspects of the film leave many of today's films in the dust. Or maybe it's because I appreciate these qualities even more than 20+ years ago. Regardless, True Lies is one of the best action thrillers of all time, as well as being one of the best situation comedies of all time.
It doesn't get any better than that! Classic cheesy action movie, but with a strong female co-lead and a great family dynamic. This is one I come back to over and over again because of the humour, the strong character played by Jamie Lee Curtis, and the amusing interplay between her character and that of Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is the story of a secret agent, his wife's discovery of his role, and the clash when his work life and his home life collide. Arnold's character is solid, but doesn't really change much throughout the movie. However, it is a joy to watch Jamie Lee Curtis' character blossom from a woman flirting with danger because she is bored with her home life and her work life, to a strong asset in her own right.
She stands up for herself throughout, and I always love watching her character. Another great movie for Arnold. I have no idea why American shuns Arnold and Tom Cruise. They keep churning out the great ones. And we all seem to take them for granted.
Sad.Man secretly works for the CIA His wife is bored but doesn't know her husband lives such an adventurous life on the side. Their daughter is a troubled teen as she doesn't know her parents. AND the dad doesn't know that his wife and daughter feel they way that they do. Then by accident he has the chance to create a fake situation to add some excitement for the wife. But it turns into a real dangerous situation. The daughter is kidnapped as well.
The dad is exposed as he tries to save his family.I can remember watching this in the theatre. I loved the seen when Jamie Lee Curtis shows up at the hotel and transforms in the hallway. The french guy's accent. It was just pure fun.
The late Bill Paxton did a great job of course. It was just a fun movie I thought. This review kind of mirrors what lots of others have said. I love this movie but this really is one of the worst ways to watch it. It's a terrible DVD transfer that isn't using anamorphic widescreen so, unless your DVD player accounts for this, you'll end up watching with black borders on all 4 sides of the screen. Even if your player is smart enough to crop this and fill the screen, you'll be watching the movie VERY low-res and grainy - probably VHS quality.
It's a shame this great movie hasn't been given a better transfer or Blu-ray version. I love this movie! It has action, humor and the perfect actors for the parts they play. Unfortunately, only the CD was available. The actors all speak ENGLISH.
The subtitles, in large, white letters, are in ENGLISH. So what you have here are the characters speaking English and having the words translated into. In large, white letters. Below every scene. Very distracting. I returned the CD and requested a new “True Lies” CD.
The second CD came back looking exactly like the first. It was returned with no reorder.