Quite possibly the most iconic action star of the 80s and 90s, Arnold Schwarzenegger started off as a bodybuilder before getting into films. Here is my personal ranking of the 5 best Arnold Schwarzenegger films.
- The Terminator
Along with the “Conan” films, this is what made Arnold a star. An innovative sci-fi/action picture that is very ambitious considering its relatively small budget. A little rough around the edges yet still very entertaining.
- Red Heat
A somewhat underrated addition to Arnold’s library. An entertaining buddy cop film with a fun performance from Schwarzenegger.
- Total Recall
Features some terrific sci-fi concepts and memorable visuals. A film that maintains the intensity throughout and takes many intriguing twists and turns.
- Predator
Introduced us to one of the greatest villains in cinema history: Predator. A great action movie with a brilliant jungle setting. Besides “Star Wars”, this is probably the most quotable film too.
- Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Truly one of the great sci-fi/action flicks of all-time. Builds upon the concepts of the original film and makes terrific use of its larger budget. The special effects still look remarkable even today. Definitely Arnold at his best.
Honourable mentions:
Kindergarten Cop and The Expendables 2