Best sequel I've seen in a while

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2003)

Even if T3 seems to be just a modified remake of T2, that alone should make it worth watching. As a sequel, T3 will undoubtedly be attacked as not breaking any new ground like T1 (in a thematic way) or T2 (pioneering computer imaging), and for dragging out a franchise and career of an actor that some say should have long been put to rest. As a great fan of the other two Terminator movies, however, I have no problem with a 3rd installment that hasn't changed much. It still has thrilling action that even blows away summer block-buster rivals Hulk and Matrix Reloaded, and sustains the excitement through its open-ended conclusion. The dialogue, chock full of one-liners resembling classic Ah-nold flicks like Commando and Total Recall, is a bit corny in spots, but is generally enjoyable. Interestingly, this sequel returns to the gloom and doom theme choice of T1, and not the playful "boy and his robot" type of lightness of T2. All in all, this has been the best action movie and best sequel I have seen in a long, long time.