@@kasemalin3293James Cameron didn't want to make a sequel because he became more Liberal as he got older and didn't want to make a comedy action film that had terrorists in it according to him lol.
9:33 The glass breaking always gets me. 20:31 Tom Arnold is "comedy sidekick" the way "comedy sidekick" *should* be written, but Rob Schneider is what we usually get.
I fucking LOVE True Lies. One of the best advernture films ever made, if not the best. So glad you rated Paxton as the best in it. The man is a legend. And as for that bridge stunt, I spent two decades trying to see how they did it and to find out here that they actually just did it? Mental.
I was staying in a hotel in L.A. a few years ago, and beside the main elevators in the lobby, there was a plaque that said, "these elevators were used in the filming of James Cameron's 1994 film 'True Lies' with Arnold Schwarzenegger." Arnold riding the horse through the hotel and into the elevator to chase the terrorist is one of my favorite over-the-top action scenes of the 90s, and I was thrilled I got to use the same elevator.
I made a slight error in my True Lies review. Jamie Lee won a Golden Globe and a Saturn award not a BAFTA for her performance in the film. She won a BAFTA for Trading Places. Nominated for a BAFTA for A Fish Called Wanda.
***** I think because the reviews are called Retrospective. It's like taking a look back in time to older films that Oliver grew up with including Back to the Future. That's my assumption anyway.
Tom Arnold did an interview with I was there too that is a great listen, the line "What kind of sick bitch takes the ice trays" was something Tom actually said to Cameron while he was going thru a divorce. Cameron thought it was so good he wanted it in the movie
Just rewatched this today as an adult revisiting films from my childhood. It very much holds up and had me laughing loudly more than once. The horse chase scene is particularly fun.
Such a gem of a film not just for its special effects, it's spot on for everything and when I was younger I absolutely loved watching Jamie Lee Curtis dance the way she does =P
I think the harrier effects in this film are some of the best I've seen on film due to how well they've held up, compare it to a similar scene in Die Hard 4.0 & I still think this film pulled it off better. I think Arnie also gives one of his best performances in this movie, I have to admit it's not one my fave Arnie films but it's in the higher end, it's entertaining with both action & comedy what more do you want?
Fantastic video! I watched True Lies years ago and was surprised by how much I liked it - it's one of those films I rewatch from time to time and v.pleased to see a Retrospective on it. I love how thorough you are - a pleasure to watch! :)
Why isn't this available on Blu-ray! I can't think of a SINGLE movie that had the budget and wide release this did and didn't get AT LEAST a half-assed DVD upscale release. Is there some behind-the-scenes legal shenanigans preventing it?
I remember reading something from James Cameron where he said that HD transfers had been made of both True Lies and The Abyss and he was waiting to review them closely so that they could get re-released in HD/Blu-Ray but hadn’t found the time to do it yet. That was years ago though... :/ So I think they’re simply in Limbo.
I love these retrospectives and Oliver's reviews so much. I revisit them everytime I watch an old favorite. This is my second time to watch this one. But, (and I've heard it now in multiple reviews) it hurts my brain and my heart a little bit every time I hear him say "nuke-u-lar".
Poor Art Malik. "Hey, Art! I have a new role for you" "Let me guess....terrorist again?" "Dude...stop doing that! That's freaky! How do you do it every...damn...TIME? Whoah!"
MrSilksoul it’s not an early Cameron film or even 80s/90s action film with out Michael Biehn or Bill Paxton. Bill Paxton was in Terminator, Aliens with Cameron but was in Arnold’s Commando in a small part.
The part where Helen falls over and quickly gets back up to carry on the sexy dance as though nothing happened is gold. It was also apparently an accident as she supposedly lost her grip from the bed post.
For an action/secret agent/James Bond spoof - True Lies is still today pretty damn epiq. I loved it from the start to the end. In particular when it "slows down" and you get the whole Arnold/Helen storie where we almost forget about the terrorists - then BAM here they are again and we're back in action-land. A bit like a cartoon but in the best possible way. James Cammeron has always been an amazing craftsman. He knows how to cut and edit a movie as well as pacing and rythm. True Lies is no exception :-)
I'm sorry dude this is off topic but I have some more recommendations 4 u 2 consider reviewing in the future whenever u get the chance 1) Glory (1989) 2) The Fog (1980) 3) Field of Dreams 4) The Princess Bride 5) The Secret of NIMH 6) Men In Black 7) The Nightmare Before Christmas 8) Death Becomes Her 9) Jason & The Argonauts (1963) 10) Gone With The Wind
17:08 Arnold's daughter did have more scenes earlier in the script that would've helped us get to know her a little more, and would've made her more sympathetic, but they were cut from the final film.
Oliver.....I have just started to watch your videos today and you are amazing at reviewing! Keep up this amazing work you have done because you are worth watching.... Can't wait for the next review that piques my interest
I actually like the fact that the terrorist plot disappears from the movie to make room for the infidelity plot. When the terrorist plot _does_ come back, you'll have almost completely forgotten about it and it takes you with as much a surprise as it does the characters.
Superb review as usual.... great memories with this film, my trusty laserdisc copy, directors approved pan and scan! Just got myself an amp and big tv back when it came out and people used to always want to watch the tornado scenes... superb
Great Vid. This was one of those movies I never found the time to sit through. I did see parts like Helen's Striptease and that "Your Fired" scene, and probably others. Man it feels good to be a 90's Kid.
Lol that's my line! Those damn tarts! Cameron getting that sexy Zoe Saldana & man the older Kate Winslet gets the hotter she gets! Never saw why fan boys popped a boner for weaver though.
True Lies I consider as the last great Arnie movie, nothing he did afterwards was in the same league as his work before. The movie closes up Arnie's great run which started in earnest in 1984. The 10 years between 1984 and 1994 was the Arnie golden era.
It does take terrorism seriously, but it gives them moments of humanity. It’s not like the terrorists are cracking jokes, they’re deadly serious. It’s a well rounded movie in my opinion. Focusing on his marriage as well as the action was absolutely necessary, if they hadn’t, then we wouldn’t have gotten classic Bill Paxton firing on all cylinders.
This movie really makes me miss not only my 90s college years but also Bill Paxton! He was a great actor who had terrific comic timing! RIP Chet/Hudson/Simon! An actor who had some great comic roles!
The music on the build up to Arnie firing the missile through the building, is identical to the music on the buildup to the explosion at the end of Aliens. Is it the same piece of music, or just so similar my ears are deceiving me? Great review, as always! I saw True Lies at the cinema and got it on DVD. Always been up there are one of my fav Arnie films! Oddly, I never really took notice that it was James Cameron who directed it until this review lol. DOH!
James Horner recycled a lot of motifs across many movies. You'll hear them in Wolfen, Wrath of Khan, Aliens, True Lies, and to a lesser extent the Rocketeer, Willow and others. Not that this is a bad thing. But once you recognize them in one or two of his films, you will hear them in everything he ever did.
i love your reviews! my brother showed me your review of aliens and i loved it! i instantly subscribe to ur channel right after watching your review, u said things that i didnt even know about the movie and i ended up liking it even more than what i already did! thanks for doing these, there are fun to watch and listen to, i cant get enough of them. i watched almost all of ur videos and im looking forward to see what else u got coming up! can u please do some more arnie films? i would love see more about them and any other action film, well any film for that matter. keep up the great work! your doing an excellent job!
One of my favorite films of all time. It’s damn near perfect. So rewatchable. I would take it to a isolated island with me and never get bored. I think it might be Cameron’s best work. Too bad Arnie ran for governor and 9-11 happened otherwise a sequel was that close to getting green lit.
Some quick thoughts: 1. Jamie Lee Curtis is just arch-perfect. 2. Tom Arnold is excellent. 3. Charlton Heston is brilliant and hillarious. 4. Bill Paxton is perfect. 5. Grant Heslov shines really bright in a relatively small role. 6. Art Malik is nailing his performance of the villain. 7. Arnie performs really well and is funny as never before / since. 8. The camera "low battery" scene kills me everytime I see it. 9. The striptease scene holds up even today and is really very sensible to both male and female audiences. Arnie's recorder malfunction is timed perfectly. All in all, this movie is amazing in being action-packed / ridiculous and funny at the same time. Thumbs up :-)
@Oliver Harper, thanks for this nice analysis. I just realized something and its a bit of deja vu. The restroom scene in True Lies; it echos in many aspects to the T3 restroom scene done almost 10 years later. The thing is the scene in True Lies is all practical. It is so honest and real when juxtaposed to the CGI way of doing things with the digital restroom in T3. Computers have their place but clearly, when practical scenes are superior to CGI, what is the point then with using CGI? Sadly, Hollywood cannot answer this conundrum to my satisfaction.
11:51 I had NO idea that bridge attack scene was a miniature model. Damn, if it weren't those pictures of the model makers doing their thing and showing the scale, I would have never known.
It is truly a great popcorn amusement movie, filled up with jokes and great stunts! I could watch it over and over. It brings me back to those great years!
“He was in his late forties, so it’s to be expected that he can't take part in most of the stunts.” What? Tell that to Jackie Chan, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, or for that matter, anyone who prioritizes staying really active “later” in life. Jeez. And nuclear is pronounced “new klee er” not “new kyew ler” . Other than that, another great, fun review. Love this stuff.
Another great review of one of my favourite action movies Oliver. I think it's ridiculous that this, and The Abyss are still unavailable on Blu Ray. I think it's to do with the fact that these days Cameron is totally immersed Iwith those bloody Avatar sequels. And refuses to take the time out to contribute to putting together a decent blu ray package for both movies.
The Bridge scene is not a minitutre it was shot on the old Seven Mile Bridge in the Keys while it was being demolished. That is why it looks so real when they blew it up. Because they really did blow up a section of the old bridge.
It's odd regarding the obvious stunt double, because many of those moments are moments that Arnold still would have been able to do. Pretending to get punched by the big guy in the bathroom, sliding a bit down the snow while firing, running down the snow etc. I don't get why Arnold wasn't used, and it's one of the issues I have with this film. Other than a few goofy moments that don't always work, it's easily one of Arnold's best films, probably in his top 3 best action films, but that obvious stunt double annoys me to no end. It's so blatant, I wish they'd go back in now for a more natural remaster, and digitally place Arnold's Tasker face onto the stunt double.
Superb action movie that does not take it self serious at all. Bill Paxton was fantastic! And Jamie Lee Curtis doing that dance, wow.. check Eliza Dushku (Dana) she has become a beautiful woman too.
Paxton's character was also my favorite... Makes me laugh every time even after viewing this movie 20 times. Love the combination of comedy and action and the story is gripping. The striptease scene is also very enjoyable to watch ;) Great review once again Oliver !
I've loved this movie since I first saw it in early 1995 when I was 9 even back then when I didn't know half the shit that was going on not to mention I was still not completely fluent in English yet, I was close but even if I was fluent I'm sure just as much would've went over my head...I know superlatives like Masterpiece or Legend is thrown Alot and most things or people it's said about dont deserve it but I don't use words like that unless I absolutely mean it and I ABSOLUTELY MEAN IT WHEN I SAY THE FILM IS A MASTERPIECE!!! I mean if u love Ahnuld as much as I do I can't imagine u not thinking something similar or at least loving it...at that time he was my favorite actor and he remains one of my all time favorites in my top 5 almost certainly and no question in my top 10..even movies that are admittedly pretty crappy like Collateral Damage I still love because Arnold cant really do any wrong in my eyes...Jesus man even when I didn't know half(or more)of what was going on I absolutely adored this movie and man when I got older and understood everything that was going on my love for it grew by like 10x ...it's one of the funniest movies or just anything I've ever seen and its all effortless..it doesn't feel like anyone is really trying it just comes natural...just everything from the comedy to the action to the romance and the whole situation with Harry and Helen and their marriage falling apart..Jesus man I $#it u not that scene with Helen doin that striptease for Harry in that thong with that flawless body had my heart pumpin and my nether regions doing things I was mostly confused about and almost 30 years Jamie Lee Curtis is still so damn hot I mean not quite as much in real life anymore but in that movie? I'll just say a female looking that damn good is all the woman I'd ever need...then we got Tom Arnold's crazy ass and that line is something I've never forgotten especially when there's been times where I've felt I might be taking my girl for granted..."she's a flesh and blood woman and youre never there" I absolutely loved Tom Arnold in this movie along with Bill Paxton(rip bruh I love that dude) and his crazy lies and antics...but not just the screenplay is classic, as usual James Cameron is on point with some truly amazing direction, some amazing action scenes ..that scene with Harry crazy ass actually tryna jump a gap at least 150 feet with a Horse? Heh heh the stuff of legend..let me stop here cuz im really going on and on and I could keep going..the critics though I usually don't care what they think I love this movie so much I really think it deserved much more praise from critics but I've never talked to anyone about this movie and them say I didn't at least like it and the user ratings on Google and IMDb seems to show I'm far from the only one who absolutely adores this movie it really is one of my all time favorite films in any and all genres and after T2 and then this its where I started being on the look out for anything by James Cameron..no doubt about it one of the absolute greats in film of all time..its just too bad he didn't do more films though of course I respect it but by time hes done with avatar i just hope he gives a couple more before he retires but with this masterpiece along with T2(especially T2) the first Terminator, Aliens and extra especially Titanic he's done more than enough cuz they're all essential imo..I love Avatar and the second one was much better than I thought they'd be but they're not the absolute classics the other films I mentioned are...I have absolutely no complaints about True Lies ..like I said earlier I Adore This Movie..now it you'll excuse me I'm going to check out that striptease scene again..man when Harry dropped that tape recorder that wasn't in the script, that was Arnold Poppin a boner on set and as good as she looks I absolutely can't blame him
man miss James Cameron doing action/comdey movie like True Lies hope he get's back making more original movies like true lies, aliens, and the The Terminator. But great job Oliver wonderful review you did and so exited so your next review on classic movies always make day happy ;)
I love this movie. One of the best action movies ever made, certainly one of Arnold's best movies hands down.
Yeah after the first two Terminators this is his best movie
For me this film focusing on Harry and his wife is actualy a good thing. It makes the movie better when characters are more fleshed out.
And when those characters are put in jeopardy!
They dropped the ball of this, they could’ve made so many squeals with the husband and wife being spies
@@kasemalin3293 yeah it would have been really cool. Miss opportunity
@@kasemalin3293James Cameron didn't want to make a sequel because he became more Liberal as he got older and didn't want to make a comedy action film that had terrorists in it according to him lol.
The entire film was such a roller-coaster..so much fun..still
You know its an 80s/90s James Cameron film when Bill Paxton pops up
RIP
Hey. Nothing wrong with the Paxton.
I miss Paxo. He always added value to any film he was in. Great character actor
Hell yeah. We miss you, Bill.
RIP Bill Paxton
9:33 The glass breaking always gets me.
20:31 Tom Arnold is "comedy sidekick" the way "comedy sidekick" *should* be written, but Rob Schneider is what we usually get.
My life is the reverse of this. My wife thinks i'm a spy, but i'm actually a salesman:)
Quit cheating on her then lol
That is so weird. My wife thinks I'm your wife but I'm actually your wife's husband.
So your life is like Simons then
@@veilmontTV LOL
@@MrDeadhead83 hahahhaha that's what I was about to say
I fucking LOVE True Lies. One of the best advernture films ever made, if not the best. So glad you rated Paxton as the best in it. The man is a legend.
And as for that bridge stunt, I spent two decades trying to see how they did it and to find out here that they actually just did it? Mental.
Let’s face it, the ‘vette, gets them wet.
"I have to lie to women to get laid"
I was staying in a hotel in L.A. a few years ago, and beside the main elevators in the lobby, there was a plaque that said, "these elevators were used in the filming of James Cameron's 1994 film 'True Lies' with Arnold Schwarzenegger." Arnold riding the horse through the hotel and into the elevator to chase the terrorist is one of my favorite over-the-top action scenes of the 90s, and I was thrilled I got to use the same elevator.
I made a slight error in my True Lies review. Jamie Lee won a Golden Globe and a Saturn award not a BAFTA for her performance in the film. She won a BAFTA for Trading Places. Nominated for a BAFTA for A Fish Called Wanda.
*****
I think because the reviews are called Retrospective. It's like taking a look back in time to older films that Oliver grew up with including Back to the Future. That's my assumption anyway.
The sequel should be two hours and twenty minutes of Jamie doing a strip tease. I'd buy that for a dollar!
When she wore that black mini dress she won my "hard rock stick" award!
Where'd you get the HD footage for the review?
Sting SniperScope Your grandfather's basement.
Tom Arnold did an interview with I was there too that is a great listen, the line "What kind of sick bitch takes the ice trays" was something Tom actually said to Cameron while he was going thru a divorce. Cameron thought it was so good he wanted it in the movie
And now that bitch is immortalised for us all to enjoy. What a bitch
This movie has hands down my favorite villain death.
Adrian Adams How about "Wanted Dead or Alive" from 1987 with Rutger Hauer and Gene Simmons.
"You're FIRED"
"you're fired"
Battery aziz...
@@TheJurnalyst "Get another one, you moron."
Just rewatched this today as an adult revisiting films from my childhood. It very much holds up and had me laughing loudly more than once. The horse chase scene is particularly fun.
I never realized till you pointed out, True Lies was the last great Arnold movie.
Arnold owes almost everything to James Cameron. Where would he be without him?
The musclunity,reaganite genre had run its course by then, this film did well to squeeze any last life out of it.
Also the last good james Cameron movie
@@jackko21 😒
Eraser was a hit
Such a gem of a film not just for its special effects, it's spot on for everything and when I was younger I absolutely loved watching Jamie Lee Curtis dance the way she does =P
I would just like to mention that you do a great job doing these reviews. Topnotch!
+Phillip Borja Thank you Philip!
Please do mr and Mrs smith 2005 movie.
I think the harrier effects in this film are some of the best I've seen on film due to how well they've held up, compare it to a similar scene in Die Hard 4.0 & I still think this film pulled it off better.
I think Arnie also gives one of his best performances in this movie, I have to admit it's not one my fave Arnie films but it's in the higher end, it's entertaining with both action & comedy what more do you want?
The scenes with the Harrier jet are incredible
Fantastic video! I watched True Lies years ago and was surprised by how much I liked it - it's one of those films I rewatch from time to time and v.pleased to see a Retrospective on it. I love how thorough you are - a pleasure to watch! :)
LondonCityGirlTV thank you very much for your feedback!. Great to hear you liked the film and enjoyed my analysis!. :D
Another great review, Oliver. I hope you do The 6th Day (2000) at some point and add it to your collection of Arnold movies.
Why isn't this available on Blu-ray! I can't think of a SINGLE movie that had the budget and wide release this did and didn't get AT LEAST a half-assed DVD upscale release. Is there some behind-the-scenes legal shenanigans preventing it?
Mayhemm007 I think it is because it is not a pc movie,maybe? Different than your theory, same result.
I've been waiting for this movie and the abyss to both hit Blu-ray since like 2012
I remember reading something from James Cameron where he said that HD transfers had been made of both True Lies and The Abyss and he was waiting to review them closely so that they could get re-released in HD/Blu-Ray but hadn’t found the time to do it yet.
That was years ago though... :/
So I think they’re simply in Limbo.
@@MB20978 cameron is the hold up
I'm patiently waiting on the BR Release ever since I started a Blu-ray collection.
I'm sure you get a 100 request a day. But I would love to see you do a Retrospective on The Abyss. Love the channel and keep up the great work !
I love these retrospectives and Oliver's reviews so much. I revisit them everytime I watch an old favorite. This is my second time to watch this one.
But, (and I've heard it now in multiple reviews) it hurts my brain and my heart a little bit every time I hear him say "nuke-u-lar".
Oliver, i really like your reviews and additional info you provide. I'm a movie junkie myself. I also see you try to remain impartial, which is great.
Poor Art Malik. "Hey, Art! I have a new role for you"
"Let me guess....terrorist again?"
"Dude...stop doing that! That's freaky! How do you do it every...damn...TIME? Whoah!"
Its also interesting to note that Cameron has used Paxton in several of his films.
Game over, man! Game over!!!
"Ass like a ten-year-old boy!!" An equally funny yet disturbing line, almost on par with "she can suck start a leaf blower"
RIP Bill Paxton
MrSilksoul it’s not an early Cameron film or even 80s/90s action film with out Michael Biehn or Bill Paxton. Bill Paxton was in Terminator, Aliens with Cameron but was in Arnold’s Commando in a small part.
mg19cal” lets face it, the ‘vette’ gets them wet” was a close second
he was James Cameron’s Bobby DeNiro and Leonardo DiCapprio
The part where Helen falls over and quickly gets back up to carry on the sexy dance as though nothing happened is gold. It was also apparently an accident as she supposedly lost her grip from the bed post.
One of my all time favorite parts! "Get lost dipshit" Bang Bang Bang!!
Great review, it should be noted that the jet used at the end was in The Avengers, Joss Whedon mentions it on the commentary, nice little easter egg
Nobody gives a damn about Mr. Alien Resurrection.
This is one of the greatest action movies ever made. My fourth favorite Arnold movie and it’s just got a great story and great action!!
For an action/secret agent/James Bond spoof - True Lies is still today pretty damn epiq. I loved it from the start to the end. In particular when it "slows down" and you get the whole Arnold/Helen storie where we almost forget about the terrorists - then BAM here they are again and we're back in action-land. A bit like a cartoon but in the best possible way. James Cammeron has always been an amazing craftsman. He knows how to cut and edit a movie as well as pacing and rythm. True Lies is no exception :-)
I'm sorry dude this is off topic but I have some more recommendations 4 u 2 consider reviewing in the future whenever u get the chance
1) Glory (1989)
2) The Fog (1980)
3) Field of Dreams
4) The Princess Bride
5) The Secret of NIMH
6) Men In Black
7) The Nightmare Before Christmas
8) Death Becomes Her
9) Jason & The Argonauts (1963)
10) Gone With The Wind
LOL "You're fired."
Big news! True Lies, The Abyss, and Aliens are finally coming to 4K Blu-Ray in March 2024 from Disney and 20th Century Studios!
And true lies 4k is terrible
Really love this one, holds up well today! Action / Comedy for sure
I absolutely love all your movie reviews, keep up the great work man
I love your videos so much man.
Saw this review along with the transformers 80s movie. Instant subscription. Amazing editing my friend
cody khalil Thank you very much Cody!
17:08 Arnold's daughter did have more scenes earlier in the script that would've helped us get to know her a little more, and would've made her more sympathetic, but they were cut from the final film.
Great video. Extremely well-done.
This thing makes Kung Fury look like a documentary.
I like the music at 14:04.
Oliver.....I have just started to watch your videos today and you are amazing at reviewing! Keep up this amazing work you have done because you are worth watching....
Can't wait for the next review that piques my interest
I actually like the fact that the terrorist plot disappears from the movie to make room for the infidelity plot. When the terrorist plot _does_ come back, you'll have almost completely forgotten about it and it takes you with as much a surprise as it does the characters.
Nice review Oliver and LOL at Bishop's Countdown in the end :D Great stuff!
7:03 my first crush at 8 years old, after seeing her in Wayne’s World 😍🥰
Another fine review, sir. I'd love to see your take on The Last Boy scout.
Superb review as usual.... great memories with this film, my trusty laserdisc copy, directors approved pan and scan!
Just got myself an amp and big tv back when it came out and people used to always want to watch the tornado scenes... superb
They shot in Rhode Island that's right near me...did they really blow up that bridge or was that CGI ?
Great Vid. This was one of those movies I never found the time to sit through. I did see parts like Helen's Striptease and that "Your Fired" scene, and probably others. Man it feels good to be a 90's Kid.
Did anyone else catch that Bill Paxton line "Ass like a ten year old boy!" That's horrific
When Cameron does explosions he does it right!
Bay loves his eye candy but man Kate Beckinsale Underworld all day. Lol Love me some Liv too.
Lol that's my line! Those damn tarts! Cameron getting that sexy Zoe Saldana & man the older Kate Winslet gets the hotter she gets! Never saw why fan boys popped a boner for weaver though.
We should talk about that Jamie Lee Curtis strip tease! Daaaaammmnn! She know she fine. Lol
O childhood! Lol To think Arnold didn't want her that role! Shame on you Arnold you got horrible taste in women. LOl
Ya my point Jamie way hotter than Arnolds real life romances.
True Lies I consider as the last great Arnie movie, nothing he did afterwards was in the same league as his work before. The movie closes up Arnie's great run which started in earnest in 1984. The 10 years between 1984 and 1994 was the Arnie golden era.
Great review, Oliver. I always love watching this film every year because it has great action and comedy to it.
"he was in his late 40s so it's been expected he can't take part in most of the stunts"
jackie chan & tom cruise: are we a joke to you?
Also Chuck Norris and Clint Eastwood .
Compared to the Terminator? Yes Jackie Chan and Tom Cruise are a joke.
It does take terrorism seriously, but it gives them moments of humanity. It’s not like the terrorists are cracking jokes, they’re deadly serious. It’s a well rounded movie in my opinion. Focusing on his marriage as well as the action was absolutely necessary, if they hadn’t, then we wouldn’t have gotten classic Bill Paxton firing on all cylinders.
Love your reviews. It's like seeing the whole movie in 20 min :)
Excellent review and I enjoyed how you used music from Aliens for the end scene. Big thumbs up mate.
This movie really makes me miss not only my 90s college years but also Bill Paxton! He was a great actor who had terrific comic timing! RIP Chet/Hudson/Simon! An actor who had some great comic roles!
The closest arnie got to playing james bond hahaha
It was the Closest America got to having a James Bond
Well The Rock was kind of a subtle James Bond film.
The film actually pinched a lot from The Living Daylights. Art Malik was in that one too, along with a harrier jump jet and an exploding bridge.
@@dtz1000 reminds me of James bond so much . 👍 yes
@@pjimmbojimmbo1990 Indiana Jones? it was literally pitched as James Bond without the hardware.
I wish Oliver would do a review on "Robocop" 1987
Bill Paxton is so underrated. Because he plays such diverse characters, you can't joint the dots. RIP.
Who has ever underrated him?
It always seemed to me that this could have been a bigger hit than what it was
It got released a week after Forest Gump. Also the Summer of 94 had a lot of strong films.
The music on the build up to Arnie firing the missile through the building, is identical to the music on the buildup to the explosion at the end of Aliens. Is it the same piece of music, or just so similar my ears are deceiving me?
Great review, as always! I saw True Lies at the cinema and got it on DVD. Always been up there are one of my fav Arnie films! Oddly, I never really took notice that it was James Cameron who directed it until this review lol. DOH!
James Horner recycled a lot of motifs across many movies. You'll hear them in Wolfen, Wrath of Khan, Aliens, True Lies, and to a lesser extent the Rocketeer, Willow and others. Not that this is a bad thing. But once you recognize them in one or two of his films, you will hear them in everything he ever did.
i love your reviews! my brother showed me your review of aliens and i loved it! i instantly subscribe to ur channel right after watching your review, u said things that i didnt even know about the movie and i ended up liking it even more than what i already did! thanks for doing these, there are fun to watch and listen to, i cant get enough of them. i watched almost all of ur videos and im looking forward to see what else u got coming up! can u please do some more arnie films? i would love see more about them and any other action film, well any film for that matter. keep up the great work! your doing an excellent job!
Battery, aziz...
Ive had the opportunity to drop this gem of a line so many times since i first watched this movie. One of my favourite arnie films
Just a few years later, there was : "Aziz, LIGHT!" in the Fith Element.
Art Malik the actor who played the main villain was a good guy Kamran Shah in the James Bond movie The Living Daylights in 1987 with Timothy Dalton
He was a friendly Mujhadeen. That aged well.
And how perfectly 🔥 was Jamie Lee btw - blimey 😯❤️
I always thought Bill Paxton looked like John Ritter and just as much like him as he got older. RIP to both.
One of my favorite films of all time. It’s damn near perfect. So rewatchable.
I would take it to a isolated island with me and never get bored. I think it might be Cameron’s best work. Too bad Arnie ran for governor and 9-11 happened otherwise a sequel was that close to getting green lit.
Can't get enough of these videos
Some quick thoughts:
1. Jamie Lee Curtis is just arch-perfect.
2. Tom Arnold is excellent.
3. Charlton Heston is brilliant and hillarious.
4. Bill Paxton is perfect.
5. Grant Heslov shines really bright in a relatively small role.
6. Art Malik is nailing his performance of the villain.
7. Arnie performs really well and is funny as never before / since.
8. The camera "low battery" scene kills me everytime I see it.
9. The striptease scene holds up even today and is really very sensible to both male and female audiences. Arnie's recorder malfunction is timed perfectly.
All in all, this movie is amazing in being action-packed / ridiculous and funny at the same time.
Thumbs up :-)
Excellent editing!
Excellent review. Well done.
@Oliver Harper, thanks for this nice analysis. I just realized something and its a bit of deja vu. The restroom scene in True Lies; it echos in many aspects to the T3 restroom scene done almost 10 years later. The thing is the scene in True Lies is all practical. It is so honest and real when juxtaposed to the CGI way of doing things with the digital restroom in T3. Computers have their place but clearly, when practical scenes are superior to CGI, what is the point then with using CGI? Sadly, Hollywood cannot answer this conundrum to my satisfaction.
11:51 I had NO idea that bridge attack scene was a miniature model. Damn, if it weren't those pictures of the model makers doing their thing and showing the scale, I would have never known.
It is truly a great popcorn amusement movie, filled up with jokes and great stunts! I could watch it over and over. It brings me back to those great years!
Top Retrospective, awesome film, great ending . . . 'You're fired'. Good work Oliver, good work Arnie.
On of my all time favorite movies. Mixes the action and comedy fluidly.
“He was in his late forties, so it’s to be expected that he can't take part in most of the stunts.” What? Tell that to Jackie Chan, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, or for that matter, anyone who prioritizes staying really active “later” in life. Jeez. And nuclear is pronounced “new klee er” not “new kyew ler” . Other than that, another great, fun review. Love this stuff.
Another great review of one of my favourite action movies Oliver. I think it's ridiculous that this, and The Abyss are still unavailable on Blu Ray. I think it's to do with the fact that these days Cameron is totally immersed Iwith those bloody Avatar sequels. And refuses to take the time out to contribute to putting together a decent blu ray package for both movies.
Loved this movie. It is the first movie I bought on DVD.
Great review as usual!
Why is there music from Aliens in the end 😛
Cameron does it again: super good!
My DVD copy of True Lies was ripped straight from the Laserdisc. It looks fuzzy on my 1080p TV set.
I just wish the plot somehow explained why this “boring computer salesman” was built, literally, like Mr Universe.
The Bridge scene is not a minitutre it was shot on the old Seven Mile Bridge in the Keys while it was being demolished. That is why it looks so real when they blew it up. Because they really did blow up a section of the old bridge.
It's odd regarding the obvious stunt double, because many of those moments are moments that Arnold still would have been able to do. Pretending to get punched by the big guy in the bathroom, sliding a bit down the snow while firing, running down the snow etc. I don't get why Arnold wasn't used, and it's one of the issues I have with this film. Other than a few goofy moments that don't always work, it's easily one of Arnold's best films, probably in his top 3 best action films, but that obvious stunt double annoys me to no end. It's so blatant, I wish they'd go back in now for a more natural remaster, and digitally place Arnold's Tasker face onto the stunt double.
Can you do 'Speed' and 'Speed 2'? Great reviews - I'm obsessed with these videos.
Superb action movie that does not take it self serious at all. Bill Paxton was fantastic! And Jamie Lee Curtis doing that dance, wow.. check Eliza Dushku (Dana) she has become a beautiful woman too.
Paxton's character was also my favorite... Makes me laugh every time even after viewing this movie 20 times. Love the combination of comedy and action and the story is gripping. The striptease scene is also very enjoyable to watch ;) Great review once again Oliver !
"What kind of a sick bitch takes the ice cube trays outta the freezer?!"
Great review - Very detailed and honest - Good job :)
These movies will be revered for decades to come
One of Arnold's best movies... And Tom Arnold's best film role...
I've loved this movie since I first saw it in early 1995 when I was 9 even back then when I didn't know half the shit that was going on not to mention I was still not completely fluent in English yet, I was close but even if I was fluent I'm sure just as much would've went over my head...I know superlatives like Masterpiece or Legend is thrown Alot and most things or people it's said about dont deserve it but I don't use words like that unless I absolutely mean it and I ABSOLUTELY MEAN IT WHEN I SAY THE FILM IS A MASTERPIECE!!! I mean if u love Ahnuld as much as I do I can't imagine u not thinking something similar or at least loving it...at that time he was my favorite actor and he remains one of my all time favorites in my top 5 almost certainly and no question in my top 10..even movies that are admittedly pretty crappy like Collateral Damage I still love because Arnold cant really do any wrong in my eyes...Jesus man even when I didn't know half(or more)of what was going on I absolutely adored this movie and man when I got older and understood everything that was going on my love for it grew by like 10x ...it's one of the funniest movies or just anything I've ever seen and its all effortless..it doesn't feel like anyone is really trying it just comes natural...just everything from the comedy to the action to the romance and the whole situation with Harry and Helen and their marriage falling apart..Jesus man I $#it u not that scene with Helen doin that striptease for Harry in that thong with that flawless body had my heart pumpin and my nether regions doing things I was mostly confused about and almost 30 years Jamie Lee Curtis is still so damn hot I mean not quite as much in real life anymore but in that movie? I'll just say a female looking that damn good is all the woman I'd ever need...then we got Tom Arnold's crazy ass and that line is something I've never forgotten especially when there's been times where I've felt I might be taking my girl for granted..."she's a flesh and blood woman and youre never there" I absolutely loved Tom Arnold in this movie along with Bill Paxton(rip bruh I love that dude) and his crazy lies and antics...but not just the screenplay is classic, as usual James Cameron is on point with some truly amazing direction, some amazing action scenes ..that scene with Harry crazy ass actually tryna jump a gap at least 150 feet with a Horse? Heh heh the stuff of legend..let me stop here cuz im really going on and on and I could keep going..the critics though I usually don't care what they think I love this movie so much I really think it deserved much more praise from critics but I've never talked to anyone about this movie and them say I didn't at least like it and the user ratings on Google and IMDb seems to show I'm far from the only one who absolutely adores this movie it really is one of my all time favorite films in any and all genres and after T2 and then this its where I started being on the look out for anything by James Cameron..no doubt about it one of the absolute greats in film of all time..its just too bad he didn't do more films though of course I respect it but by time hes done with avatar i just hope he gives a couple more before he retires but with this masterpiece along with T2(especially T2) the first Terminator, Aliens and extra especially Titanic he's done more than enough cuz they're all essential imo..I love Avatar and the second one was much better than I thought they'd be but they're not the absolute classics the other films I mentioned are...I have absolutely no complaints about True Lies ..like I said earlier I Adore This Movie..now it you'll excuse me I'm going to check out that striptease scene again..man when Harry dropped that tape recorder that wasn't in the script, that was Arnold Poppin a boner on set and as good as she looks I absolutely can't blame him
20:45 “bye”😂😂
man miss James Cameron doing action/comdey movie like True Lies hope he get's back making more original movies like true lies, aliens, and the The Terminator. But great job Oliver wonderful review you did and so exited so your next review on classic movies always make day happy ;)
This is my favorite Arnold movie. Awesome, I can watch this over and over again. Even more than Terminator 2 lol. 90's action movies at its finest.
True Lies and Bad Boys are the ULTIMATE hangover films.
Sean Penn taking out those dudes with a pillowcase full of Coke cans was the highlight of _Bad Boys_ !
I died when you said "she's portrayed as a bit of a bitch" at 17:10"