50 Greatest Action Movies Of All Time

28. True Lies (1994)

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20th Century Fox

True Lies is without a doubt James Cameron's most purely entertaining movie; light-hearted, extravagant and shot through with an infectious sense of fun and enthusiasm, the action-comedy caper delivers blockbuster pyrotechnics with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

Absurd and wildly over-the-top it may be, featuring everything from a horseback chase to the commandeering of a Harrier jet, but Cameron deftly balances the action and explosions with a healthy dose of humour, carried by two great performances from a career-best Arnold Schwarzenegger and Golden Globe-winning Jamie Lee Curtis.

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