Better than expected, worse than it should have been.

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2003)

Ok, I expected this movie to be a total flop, and I was wrong. It had good action sequences, a tolerable plot, and decent acting. Overall I enjoyed it. Will I see it again, though? Probably not. The first Terminator movie was revolutionary because of its effects and its plot; I thought it was far ahead of its time. The second movie, while nothing exceptional in the story department, had some great performances, and completely over the top action, simply because of the number of memorable sequences. The visuals were amazing, and come on...the T1000 has to be one of the greatest "silent" villains ever seen on the screen. Here, T3 lags far behind; in no way does it push the envelope compared to other current movies. The action, while well done, is nothing new. The characters are no longer memorable; the new Terminator is nowhere as cool in concept or on screen as the T1000. The movie also lacks the grand scope of the first 2; it feels short. In fact, it feels mostly like a set-up for another sequel, this time finally taking us into the actual war.