A blend of T1 and T2

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2003)

How can I put it. After having watched the film on preview night, I couldn't help to observe that the film was a mixture of both previous films, as far as style, action, comedy, and small elements that distinguish both movies apart. I knew that I wouldn't be seeing something directed by James Cameron so I was prepared for the absolute worst. John Mostow has come through, period. In a year of watching over the top action movies that somehow don't seem believable (ex. Charlies Angels, The Matrix) with really loud abonoxious music instead of a good score, this movie for some weird reason is believable. As funny as it sounds, it does have alot action, but it doesn't feel over the top with super karate kicks or superhuman moves. Since the movie gives a sense that it really can happen, it's a story line that can be believable. I'm not going to elaborate on the acting since all you need to know is that Nick Stahl (John Conner) is better than Furlong, Claire Danes does a solid job as a replacement for Sarah Conner, and Arnold is Arnold. For those people that have voiced complaints that say Arnolds heart is not in this role aren't doing their homework. Arnold CAN'T BE the same terminator from the last film. Arnold in this film is a different terminator, but the same model! If he acted like the previous terminator, then that wouldn't make sense would it. Arnold came into this film knowing that this terminator had to act differently, so he chose to play a slightly more stoic and darker model. The pace and look of the film is like T1, with the special effects of T2. A big thanks to John Mostow for not butchering the film like another director might have, and to Kristina Loken for doing a wonderful job as the T-X. Go see this movie, now.