MUCH better than was expected

Rating: Null/10 (30 July 2003)

The key to T3 is not to go in with high expectations; think of it as it's going to be like "The Matrix Reloaded". The outcome, at least for me, was that I wasn't disappointed. It is a decent summer popcorn flick that lives up to its predecessors. It's definitely ten times better than the second Matrix in all aspects: storyline, special effects, acting. Yes, sure it could have been better; nevertheless T3 is probably the best action movie of this kind since the first Matrix.
Arny was good in his role as hi was in the previous two installments. He was born for this role no doubt about it. The only thing that annoyed me was that he was "programmed" to talk too much. The creators of the movie should've found another way to explain what was happening. Maybe I'm wrong but it just felt a little bit more than was needed. Even the self-parodying lines were too many and not so cool. Moving on to Kristanna Loken (T-X) I'd say she tried her best to fill in the shoes of Robert Patrick who's gonna be remembered forever (whether he likes it or not) with his role in T2 as T-1000. The idea of a sexy terminatrices was a very good indeed, however due to writing limitations the character wasn't explored well enough which brings me to the second problem with this movie. T-X being much more sophisticated and tough to deal with after all was destroyed by our man so much easier than he did T-1000. And what was all this dismantling and screaming at the end. Anyway, I think the best acting came from Claire Danes probably the most convincing one. As I think again Nick Stahl performance was not bad at all. Actually the whole casting was pretty good as were the special effects. The CGI were kept to minimum which was good, very good ... sorry I am having again some flash backs from the CGI in the second Matrix - terrible. Let me get back to T3. I think I can't. I am too upset now.
While T3 is not as original and memorable as T1 and T2 classics, it still manages to deliver what is set out to do- a high-budget, cold metal entertainment for the hot summer days. For all the fans of the "Terminator" franchise and for all those disappointed with the second Matrix and just for all of you out there I recommend this movie. The first group won't be disappointed, the second will be relieved and the third, well I just hope you like it.