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When speaking of megastar, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s illustrious acting career, a lot many movie features come to mind. However, there were a meager few that really stuck out throughout his life, creating a legacy of his own. On that note, a recent post on Reddit urged fans to ponder over the Hollywood icon’s greatest performance, given his long career in the industry. 

This question sparked a riveting debate, deriving insights ranging from hilarious to genuine contexts. However, there were some constants in the reactions, implying Arnie’s best work to date and it’s hard not to agree. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s greatest movies of all time

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Upon the release of the 75-year-old legend’s Netflix documentary, Arnold, today, fans can hardly talk about anything else. Owing to the Arnie buzz, a user on Reddit sought the mass’s opinion on the actor’s “best performance.” Most of the comments had a few movie choices in common. 

What was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best performance?
by u/houndoom92 in AskReddit

Undoubtedly, the Terminator franchise was the fans’ favorite. Besides that, films like Kindergarten Cop and True Lies also entered the discussion. Yet, there seemed to be a conflict of opinion in the comments section as some users took digs at the pro’s past controversies. 

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Part of the comments criticized Arnie for his affair with the housemaid, and fathering a child, despite having his own family. Another comment picked on his former Governor’s status, and deemed it as his best performance, on a satirical note. Here are some of the reactions: 

Fans react to question on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best work

Only shared a day ago, the post gathered an overwhelming number of comments from fans and Reddit users. One fan wrote, “Kindergarten Cop. It’s not a tumor!” hinting at the hysterical scene from the movie when a kid remarks that his headache might be a tumor. Another interesting comment pointed out Jingle All The Way and Terminator 2 to be a favorite. Hence, the fan stated, “I’d watch them back to back fantasizing that he was my dad.” 

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On the other side of the debate, a user indicated at Arnie’s secret love affair, and wrote, “When he was able to hide that second family for a decade” whereas another pondered if there were any great movies at all. A third comment amusingly deemed his 1975 Mr. Olympia win as his best performance. “Probably Terminator 2 or Predator, but I frickin love Total Recall,” a fan wrote stating unique choices from the list. 

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The Austrian Oak is well aware of his greatest hits and failures in his acting career. Sometimes, the latter predisposed him to utter embarrassment as well. Regardless of his flops, his fans hold unhindered love and respect for the icon, and the reactions are proof