Rise of the Cash Machines

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2003)

After viewing The Matrix Reloaded I overheard someone saying they liked the film but that there was too much talking. Sounds like today's generation just wants their movies to be stylized video games. Lots of action, easy to follow plots, and emotions not included. We give you T3. Yes, the film has tremendous action
sequences, lots of one line jokes and mediocre performances. The TX is stunning as is any hot girl on the cover of the latest magazine at your local newsstand. The T-1000 on the other hand is memorable because the actor portraying him is
talented. Only two things sustained this film: 1. The action (which is supplied in tons this summer on various films) 2. The first two films and their story lines. Audience wants to know what happens to these characters because the first two films made an impact; created a longing; set up a plot worth dissecting. The T3 just threw money and ideas in the air and knew the franchise would bring in the hordes. Producers made this film, not Filmmakers (some Producers do care about film as an art, just not in this film). Louder, Bigger, Faster doesn't necessarily mean
Better. Rehash the two prior stories into one and you get Terminator 3. The end was only good because it was a given; a set up for another sequel: Rise of the Cash Machines. In the end it is only a movie and it is only money. If we don't value money then we don't value what we buy with it. If we don't expect a good film then we settle for ordinary, something to pass the time. Time, something else we must not value when wasted on formulaic, predictable, and uneventful films. I expect more, my time is precious and I work hard for my money. Therefore I will invest it into DVD's of films of an earlier more creative era. I'll start by watching The Terminator and then follow that with T2. I know for sure that they stand the test of time. Wonder if T3 will too?