A Perfect 10

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2008)

This movie is perfect...seriously. That's a dangerous thing for a reviewer to say, but there it is. The effects are great (maybe not as ground breaking as they were back in the day, but they work, and they aren't overused). The story is gripping and original. The acting is spot on, and ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING MAKES SENSE. There are no "why would he do that" or "why is she so ripped?". This movie is so tightly constructed that the audience can suspend their belief and get thoroughly enraptured in it.
Edward Furlong deserves the "Christian Bale Child Actor of the Year" award. His portrayal of John Connor is vulnerable, intelligent and lovable. Linda Hamilton becomes her character utterly, body (0% body fat) and soul. And Arnold Schwarzenneger appears in the role he was born to play. He is remarkably engaging and (dare I say it?) comedic, for a man playing a machine. His performance is utterly believable. Robert Patrick (who doesn't have much charisma) is perfectly cast as the stone cold killing machine who looks like an everyman.
This movie is thoughtful, exciting and epically good. See it.