13 years later, it's still as good as ever.

Rating: Null/10 (20 March 2000)

This is easily Arnold's best movie and one which is not likely to look dated for years to come. It succeeds because it's a simple action thriller but every element is polished and used to perfection. The effects hold up beautifully. The suspenseful music score is a true classic and it's a shame that it hasn't been released on CD yet. The actors, even Arnie, are perfect for their roles. Director John McTiernan's shooting style and editing are dynamic and effective, still looking very very modern. In fact, in that respect McTiernan was ahead of his time. How many other movies from the 80s look like this? It's paced and shot like any modern 1990s/2000s film. Terminator 2 is a great film, but the dialogue, fashions, and effects have already begun to look dated. Sometimes, keeping it simple is better...