Surprisingly good...

Rating: 8/10 (3 July 2003)

Is this film as good as T1 and T2? No. Is this film a decent addition to the family? Absolutley!
Since this was just released, I'm going to do my best to write a review without giving much of the plot away.
On the surface, there's not much new here from T2. Arnold is back to defend John Connor from a shape-shifting terminator. This one's tougher and sexier than Rober Patrick, but that has nothing to do with this positive review... :)
First and foremost, I liked how they continued the story. After T2, I wasn't sure how they could extend the existing plotline while remaining believable. I love the set-up for Connor, the new mission for both terminators, the twists along the way, and the revelation at the end.
Furthermore, I was impressed with what Nick Stahl did with the part of Connor. He had some pretty cliche lines to deliver from time to time, but his portrayal made me care about him.
Jonathon Mostow has a great eye for action sequences, and has done an admirable job at the very unenviable task of following up a James Cameron classic.