By 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger was synonymous with action cinema. From The Terminator (1984) to Predator (1987) and Total Recall (1990), he was Hollywood’s unstoppable force—a muscle-bound hero who could singlehandedly take on aliens, robots, and entire armies. So when Kindergarten Cop came along, audiences were understandably intrigued: Could the man who coined the phrase “I’ll be back” really pull off a family-friendly comedy about wrangling a…
There are action movies, and then there are Arnold Schwarzenegger movies—a category all their own, where larger-than-life action meets unforgettable characters and groundbreaking storytelling. At the very top of that list are undisputed classics like Predator (1987), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and Total Recall (1990), which rightfully earns its place as the third-best Schwarzenegger film of all time. Directed by visionary filmmaker Paul Verhoeven, who…
In 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger was at the height of his action-hero dominance, having crushed box offices with The Terminator (1984), Commando (1985), and Predator (1987). So when Twins came along, audiences were surprised—and a little skeptical—to see the muscle-bound Austrian trade machine guns for punchlines. Directed by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters), Twins paired Schwarzenegger with Danny DeVito in a heartwarming and hilarious comedy that proved Arnold could…
By the time The Running Man hit theaters in 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger was riding an unstoppable wave of stardom. Coming off iconic films like Conan the Barbarian (1982), The Terminator (1984), and Predator (1987), Arnold had cemented himself as the ultimate action star of the ‘80s, blending muscle-bound physicality with undeniable charisma. The Running Man doesn’t reach the groundbreaking brilliance of The Terminator or the primal…
By 1988, Arnold Schwarzenegger was Hollywood’s biggest action star, having dominated the decade with iconic hits like The Terminator (1984), Commando (1985), and Predator (1987). So, when Red Heat came along, it was an exciting opportunity for Schwarzenegger to show his range, combining his no-nonsense action chops with deadpan humor in a buddy-cop setting. Directed by the legendary Walter Hill (48 Hrs., The Warriors), Red Heat…
When it comes to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s illustrious filmography, one movie stands above all others as the pinnacle of his career: Predator (1987). Directed by John McTiernan, who would later helm Die Hard (1988), this sci-fi action thriller is a pure adrenaline rush, combining brutal combat, iconic one-liners, and a relentless alien hunter in a jungle setting that feels like a crucible of survival. Sure, Terminator 2:…
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career in the 1980s was defined by big, bold roles that cemented him as one of the greatest action stars of all time. From the primal intensity of Conan the Barbarian (1982) to the sci-fi brilliance of The Terminator (1984), and even the ensemble survival horror of Predator (1987), Schwarzenegger’s star power elevated him above the standard action hero. That’s why Raw Deal is…
When it comes to the pantheon of Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, Commando (1985) proudly holds its place as one of the ultimate action flicks of all time. This is the film where Arnold became the action genre, delivering a performance so over-the-top, so relentlessly entertaining, that it cemented his status as the reigning king of cinematic badassery. While Predator (1987), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Total Recall…
Released in 1985, Red Sonja feels like the forgotten cousin in the Conan the Barbarian family—set in the same universe of swords, magic, and muscle-bound heroes, yet lacking the grit, depth, and energy that made Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Conan the Destroyer (1984) staples of the fantasy genre. While Arnold Schwarzenegger’s presence as the warrior Kalidor adds some much-needed muscle to the film, Red Sonja…
