Some of the best of 80's sci-fi.

Rating: 8/10 (7 January 2004)

Of all the 1980's science fiction movies to come out, I think this one was one of my favorites. It was so very unique and original a story as to fully capture the imagination. The animatronics they used for the Terminator was so realistic without ever coming off as contrived or phony. Even when they used the obvious dummy for Schwarzenegger's face right after he took out his eyeball, it looked good. If they had had the techniques in CGI we have now, it would have been much better, but alas! They did not.
This was an excellent story which was well-executed, and was far greater than the sum of its parts. I loved it through and through. It's hard to believe they made this movie for less than 10M.
Great acting, wonderful plot, good effects, and excellent direction make for a blockbuster hit for years to come.
A definite must-have for all fans of the sci-fi/action genres.
It rates an 8.0/10 from...
the Fiend :.