Not bad but doesn't stand up to other 2

Rating: Null/10 (1 July 2003)

I was able to see Terminator 3 in an early screening. I had been waiting 12 years to see this movie. This was the equivalent of a new Star Wars movie to me. Of course jumped at the chance to see it early.
I must say that I was disappointed. The movie was obviously not directed or written by the notoriously anal and creative James Cameron. The first two movies were very plot driven which made them fantastic science fiction/thriller/action movies. This was driven mostly by the goal of having large chase scenes and setting up the possibility of a sequel. The story didn't flow and felt forced at points. Some scenes were very cool, and the acting of Claire, Arnold, and the female terminator was very good. The new John Conner left something to be desired. Overall the movie was fun to watch because Arnold is always fun to watch as the terminator, however I didn't find it very thought provoking at all. And the ending surprised me. I won't give it away, but I didn't expect what happened to happen. But go see it for yourself. Maybe James Cameron will come back to do the fourth.