How good is your poker face? Are you good at bluffing or do you have an obvious tell? Some years ago, a University study of 13,000 secrets showed people became distracted by holding onto those secrets, leading to decreased feelings of authenticity and a reduced sense of well-being. The ramifications of lying aren't easy to measure. but they can land on either side of the spectrum. While carefully steered lies can cultivate friendships and build trust, they still have the potential to ruin opportunities and destroy relationships.
Struggling to balance his work and family life, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is no ordinary salesman with too much on his plate. When his bored wife Helen (Jamie-Lee Curtis) starts seeking attention elsewhere, Harry's real job becomes an obstacle to fixing his marriage, and the lies he's been holding onto, start to unravel in remarkable fashion. Directed and written by James Cameron, True Lies is an Action-Comedy, heavily influenced by the French picture 'La Totale!'
Schwarzenegger's got quite a large portfolio, but the mix of genres here put this right at the top of his resume with the first two Terminator films, coincidentally also helmed by Cameron. Filmed in various locations around the US, the shooting schedule ran for about 7 months with some pretty lavish sets built to beef up the action scenes. To oversee production design, Cameron brought in Peter Lamont who had worked on several Bond films, leaving the art direction in safe hands. 2 standout scenes in the film were a result of visual FX work from the team at Digital Domain, with some particularly well-placed miniatures for a bridge scene and the use of a real Harrier Jump Jet to sell a pivotal moment.
For those who've already seen the film, it may surprise you to know Jamie-Lee really did do that final stunt. It was filmed on her birthday and the actress insisted on it, which is impressive given how potentially dangerous it was. Her acting is one of the biggest draws of the film, and as a result, won her a Golden Globe for best performance in a comedy. Watching it in 2021, the movie's well-executed action scenes and well-timed comedic moments still stand up today, making it an enjoyable Friday night flick.
Struggling to balance his work and family life, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is no ordinary salesman with too much on his plate. When his bored wife Helen (Jamie-Lee Curtis) starts seeking attention elsewhere, Harry's real job becomes an obstacle to fixing his marriage, and the lies he's been holding onto, start to unravel in remarkable fashion. Directed and written by James Cameron, True Lies is an Action-Comedy, heavily influenced by the French picture 'La Totale!'
Schwarzenegger's got quite a large portfolio, but the mix of genres here put this right at the top of his resume with the first two Terminator films, coincidentally also helmed by Cameron. Filmed in various locations around the US, the shooting schedule ran for about 7 months with some pretty lavish sets built to beef up the action scenes. To oversee production design, Cameron brought in Peter Lamont who had worked on several Bond films, leaving the art direction in safe hands. 2 standout scenes in the film were a result of visual FX work from the team at Digital Domain, with some particularly well-placed miniatures for a bridge scene and the use of a real Harrier Jump Jet to sell a pivotal moment.
For those who've already seen the film, it may surprise you to know Jamie-Lee really did do that final stunt. It was filmed on her birthday and the actress insisted on it, which is impressive given how potentially dangerous it was. Her acting is one of the biggest draws of the film, and as a result, won her a Golden Globe for best performance in a comedy. Watching it in 2021, the movie's well-executed action scenes and well-timed comedic moments still stand up today, making it an enjoyable Friday night flick.
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