Talk To The Hand !

Rating: 6/10 (20 February 2009)

Remember guys, not everything is as it seems.
The atmosphere is fine for pure action; I didn't see anything serious or catchy as a sci-fi. The worst of it was the easy repetition of the Terminator's plot: a hunted human with super assistant, a super hunter, and a hunt through the city. It's nearly the second one again, however with a lady cyborg this time. Which's cool and modern. But made it so predictable, and transformed the whole matter into slasher movie with big explosions!
The whole unseen-story about the end of the world has gone too far, too complicated, and too exploited! Originally the matter of the doomsday in 1999 as false happening is truly laughable, and such a disgrace to the first 2 movies. The climax wasn't up to what preceded it. The CGI was good, but for sure not a milestone like the sequel of 1992. Director (Jonathan Mostow) makes good "noisiness" along the way, with nothing more to offer.
Despite looking a bit weary and old, (Arnold Schwarzenegger) hands in nice performance, but as just a funny take on his persona from the previous 2 movies. (Nick Stahl) is annoying as John Connor (could it mean that the future leaders would be boring?!). (Claire Danes) is great, but with no great thing to do. And I HATED the nudity; it's the way how Hollywood movies are sold since 1968, and I just HATE that!
I liked the way (Arnie)'s trade mark "I'll Be Back" had been handled without hackneying ("I'm back", "she'll be back",.. smart!), still the Terminator's gags are the most enjoyable moments in here.
I recall well that at the time of its release, it was one of the most smuggled movies ever; managing to be a rented videotape, near my house, while it was in cinemas, or even before that! Also, its IMDb first rating was something like 9,8!! That what made me learn about the IMDb's ratings as not always the golden truth, hence nothing is as it seems. Btw, after 6 years, it's now 6,7.. Would fairness win eventually?
All in all, it's fair action, with funny moments, but don't wait for more even in terms of imagination. Otherwise, Talk To The Hand!