Best movie so far this summer!

Rating: 7/10 (6 July 2003)

Spoilers!!
The original is a classic that I have seen one too many times, which made Arnold. The second film, left its science fiction roots, and became a special effects film, without much of a story. A lot of films have plot holes, but how could John Conners exist without the first film happening. No bratty kid, social cause and effects(ie the security guard why don't I kill, the science guy change of mind), Linda Hamilton giving a PC social lecture, and effects with no need like the truck scene. T3 had to change from the first 2, and this makes it a strong film. The over the top action scenes add humor for the film. Arnold acts more like a machine, and becomes a strong secondary character; smart move for Arnold. It shows he can step back for the good of the film. Arnold's computer behavior is comical! Most science fiction has philosophy, and this film deals with fatalism. This film answers the question why does John Conner exist. As a result of fate, the second film only delayed the inevitable. One must deal with their fate. Chaos theory with free will creates order to chaos and events unfold. The strongest part of this film is the believability with the science fiction. In 1984, Sky Net takes over, was science fiction, but with the net, and the grid cyber war, it is possible. This would damage the financial, power, communications system etc. I watched a show about cyber war on the Learning Channel, with what the NSC could do and with Sky net and the virus it is plausible. Add the sci-fi, time travel and anything is possible. The ending is mind blowing with fatalism. 7 or 8 out 10.