Review of True Lies

It took me three separate attempts to make it through this movie. I finally realized that I was just holding James Cameron to exceedingly high standards based on previous outings, because I really had to turn my brain off to be able to enjoy it. Once that little feat was accomplished, it's actually an enjoyable ride. The comic elements tend to fall flat, and I think that's what annoyed me initially, but Tom Arnold is cast perfectly and does a great job. The action sequences (except for the comic-bookish opener) are worth a look, especially the white-knuckle finale--Huzzah! So sedate your critic, turn up the surround sound, and enjoy.