As all moviegoers know, the works of director James Cameron are real masterpieces. An exception was not his creation under the title "True Lies" - a 1994 film. Actors who played the main roles, the scenery, special effects and the plot in the aggregate created something amazing that is on the verge of reality and science fiction. Let us remember how this old, but very exciting picture was.
Who is who
To begin with, it is worth noting that the famous director selected for his next brilliant picture of real Hollywood stars. Moreover, almost all the roles here are the main, secondary characters are rare, and extras are quite a bit. It should also be noted that the actors in the 1994 film “True Lies” have already become famous throughout the world in famous action games, action films and TV shows, so their faces were recognizable even at that time. So, we list the most important characters and their performers, so as not to get confused in their names.
- Harry Tasker (Rangvist) - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Helen Tasker - Jamie Lee Curtis.
- Simon - Bill Paxton.
- Juno Skinner - Tia Carrere.
- Albert Gibson - Tom Arnold.
- Dana Tasker - Eliza Dushku.
- Salim Abu Aziz - Art Malik.
Now we will move on to a more detailed discussion of each hero and his performer.
Harry is an agent leading a double life
In the film "True Lies" Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for the acclaimed action movie "Terminator", played the main role. His character is Harry Tasker, a secret agent for the government-owned Omega Corporation. He hides behind the pseudonym Rangvist in order to detect and neutralize a terrorist group led by Aziz and the beautiful Juno Skinner. Among other things, he has a family - Helen's wife and Dane's daughter. They are convinced that the husband and father are regular computer sales agents. The role of family man and special agent “Iron Arnie” coped perfectly. His game is restrained, laconic and at the same time filled with relevant emotions and facial expressions.
Helen and Dana
The role of the most ordinary American wife and mother was played by the world-famous actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Her charm, beauty and charisma made the heroine named Helen simply unique. Perhaps in no Hollywood movie there is any more such a character who would be both smart and naive, weak and strong, decisive and very fearful.
The role of the daughter, who leads a typical teenage lifestyle, went to Eliza Dushku. At that time, this beautiful actress was still very young. But this did not stop her from brilliantly playing the role of the daughter of a special agent, who even helped him cope with the most dangerous terrorist.
Con Simon
If it were not for this hypocrite, perhaps the film True Truth (1994) would not have become so interesting and exciting. The actors who played in the picture, as we have said, are famous and recognizable. Here Bill Paxton, known for the films “Oh this science”, “Terminator”, “Aliens” and others, appeared here in the role of a swindler who tells stories to tired housewives, thereby pulling them to bed. Helen fell under his spell, but soon her husband found out about her hobby. It was he, so to speak, who arranged her for a job as a spy, so that she would no longer be bored.
Juneau Skinner and Aziz
In the 1994 film True Truth, the actors who played the heads of a terrorist group are not only famous, but also unique. Let's start with Aziz, the main terrorist who craves to redeem America in nuclear rain. The role went to Art Malik - an actor of global scale. In his work, he was not limited to Hollywood. You can enjoy Art's acting in Indian films, as well as in an independent arthouse.
As for Juna Skinner, this role went to the charming Tie Carrera. Her heroine came out on the side of the terrorists, receiving a huge kickback for a deal with them. She also had a personal sympathy for Harry, but then realized that this man was her main enemy.
Action "True lie": the plot of the film in a nutshell
Now let's take a look at all the events that unfold on the screen while watching this picture. Harry at one of the secular private parties met with Juno Skinner. Upon learning that terrorists can be reached through her, he forms a more solid "friendship" with her. Meanwhile, the wife of the special agent finds another hobby for herself - Simon, who “feeds” her with stories about nonexistent spies and villains from whom he allegedly is hiding. Upon learning this, Harry incognito confronts his wife with a choice - either she goes to prison or collaborates with his organization. All this he planned only as a game, in order to entertain his wife. But soon the couple was kidnapped by terrorists and held hostage on the island. Once out of this captivity, Helen and Harry find out that Aziz has abducted their daughter. And then the brave father goes to save his child, and, of course, carries out this operation successfully.
True Lies: Reviews and Criticism
Despite the huge number of unreal battles, jumps, tricks that cannot be repeated in life, the film turned out to be very believable. Spectators and critics agreed. It is believed that Cameron’s delicate work as a director and one can say a tough, honed play of performers have become the hallmark of the picture. Rightfully the film "True Lies" 1994, the actors and creators were awarded the prizes "Saturn", "Golden Globe".