One of the better summer movies

Rating: 8/10 (18 September 2003)

My Rating: *** out of ****.
Ok, Terminator 3 is unnecessary but its so enjoyable it makes up for it. It is the weakest of the trilogy and I think a fourh Terminator would not be a good idea. But nevertheless Terminator 3 is one entertaining ride.

The story is pretty much the same as Terminator 2. Most critics and fans saw this as a huge flaw. But I did not mind it at all, Terminator 2 is one of the best sci-fi/action films and I wouldn't mind if the sequel did it again.
The acting is mixed. Arnold Schwarzenneger is excellent here, he has this role down. Kristiana Loken is playing the TX, her performance is showing a lack of emotion and having an evil stare, which she does quite well. Claire Danes is fine, but I have never been a big fan of her. However, Nick Stahl terrible, he comes off like a wuss instead of a future hero.

The action is quite impressive here. Theres a fight scene between the TX and The Terminator thats fantastic. The only part of the action I didnt like was the chase scene, I found it kind of overblown.
Terminator 3 is well-paced and will keep you interested throughout. Some people complain the humor was too much. Some of the humor may be a little much, but I thought some was quite funny. Terminator 3 ranks as one of the better films of the summer.