An excellent third installment with plenty of scope for more

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 2003)

I really looked forward to the third installment in The Terminator series and I was not disappointed. This film was action all the way, with some amazing special effects that at times made The Matrix - Reloaded look pedestrian! The car chase scene with the crane truck was just mind blowing and the final bit of destruction in these scenes just eye candy for the dangerous at heart. The special effects in general were well crafted, hammering the senses all the way.
Arnie was at his quipping best and looked in superb shape for his age. Nich Stahl was great as John Connor considering the legacy preceding him and one can only hope that there will be a fourth movie to cement his ownership of the character. Claire Danes was equally as good in her role, giving a good mix of vulnerability and survival desperation. Kristanna Loken as T-X gave a brilliant menacing performance - I don't think I'll look at a blonde haired, blue eyed babe in the same way ever again. I hope her character can be resurrected in a fourth film.
The storyline was crisp and flowing, with only a few minor flat spots and the revelation at the very end will surprise most. All in all a worthy installment in the series and one that I'll be seeing again, with the DVD a definite on the buy list.
8/10