Going for the decathlon?

Rating: 7/10 (29 August 2003)

I've watched this movie while enduring a terrible headache. Not that I'd want you to jump to any conclusions; it wasn't because of Schwarzenegger. It was because I had seen the sequel to Charlie's Angels(though I haven't seen the original). I might comment on that another time, but just so you know: it's bad.
I guess The Terminator is one of this years "hits", at least regarding the popularity. Too bad you can't see it now in California, as Arnold is doing his new act. I feared much before this movie, but I can say my fears have been allayed. It wasn't as bad as it could've been; actually it was rather good.
SPOILERS
Some might have noticed this(or maybe not): I tend to put that "spoilers" thingy every time and I don't tell when they end. My way of reviewing actually involves few spoilers, but sometimes, for the film's sake, I just have to put some in...and I definitely don't want any trouble with "the big guys" from wonderful imdb.
First of all I am impressed by how Arnie has kept in shape! Seriously now, he really does still look like the Terminator we all knew. He cam, he saw, he terminated; that's how I'd call his part. I like Arnold, always have, and I certainly like him more than Stallone or Van Damme. He's just more interesting to watch. All talk very little, but Schwarzenegger did sometimes defy this "custom". He is the symbol of the movies and always will be, though the true center should actually be lain, story wise, on the future leader of the human race: John Connor. Nick Stahl does a good job to look like a desperate man, certainly not at as a leader, but he starts being what he will be towards the end. I liked the idea that the woman is always behind the man: quite was here. Nice Clare Danes, too. Miss Kristanna "TX" Loken was, of course, the "big newcomer". I can't say that I liked her more than the previous terminator. Actually, I liked her less. But if that's what we got, we have to live with her, and I certainly would.
The story is somewhat more complex than I expected and the ending really did take me quite off guard. It was certainly the best way the film could've ended so that it would've been good. A "human win all" scenario would've been more disappointing. Story wise it is good.
What the main problem is? Somewhat expected I believe: similar scenes involving the terminators with the previous movies. The action was very enjoyable, a lot of cars blown up, a lot of people gunned down, stuff like that, but all in all enjoyable. Good direction I'd say, better than expected. Might have been something else with Cameron, but...this was destiny! Almost reminded me of The Matrix towards the end.

Just go and see it. It's a nice flick. If you liked the first two, I don't really see why you shouldn't like this one. A healthy 8/10. Oh, I almost forgot. Did you wonder about the title? Well, if you'll see the movie you might just get your answer.