T3 is way sweet!

Rating: 9/10 (2 July 2003)

Dude, this movie lives up to the Terminator heritage. In every regard, it ups the ante on classic themes and sequences from the last 2 movies. Even without Cameron, the movie has the same end-of-the-world urgency that made the other two better than the sum of their explosions. The same time-travel/ apocalypse ideas remain well intact and properly advanced. The new chick Terminator is highly evolved from the last with several new tricks and gizmos, and Arnold is completely vintage in his deadpan ass-whoopin'. From an action junkie perspective, there are quite a few parts that max out on damage and gunfire. There's plenty of scenes not even hinted at in the trailer, so you will be intrigued by some of the various developments and moments throughout the film. Finally, a true summer blockbuster worth the time and money. 9 of 10.