Pretty good action movie but mediocre Terminator film

Rating: 6/10 (17 August 2003)

While T3 does have some good ideas on the Terminator storyline it falls way short of the greatness of the first two. Instead of introducing exciting original action sequences we get thinly disguised remakes of chases and scenes from mostly T2. Instead of an original villain we get the female version of Robert Patrick's T-1000. Instead of a strong complex female lead we have a frightened Clara Danes. It's not all disappointing though. The conclusion is haunting and quite eerie. I just wish the rest of the movie had that kind of emotional impact.