Falls short of T1, way short of T2

Rating: 6/10 (2 July 2003)

I went into this movie hoping to be surprised if not downright delighted at what I was seeing. I had hoped that it wouldn't be just another Hollywood big budget sequel that falls short of anything above average. I was, however, very disappointed with what I saw. It was just another Hollywood sequel that had little to add to the first two movies.
I was not, however, totally put off by the film. There were some excellent sequences that deserve the proper recognition. The crane chase was creative and entertaining. A few other ideas that I won't mention were good, along with the introduction to skynet, but these were not enough. I didn't feel the same intensity that T2 brought me, or the sense of originality that T1 gave to me.
The movie runs short, less than two hours. The dialogue seemed a little cheap. But worst of all, the story was second rate. For as much money as they spent, they could make sure everything is excellent, not just the special effects. If you want nonstop action, by all means see this movie. If you want a thought provoking epic, look elsewhere. 6/10