Among the greatest science fiction films ever made

Rating: Null/10 (10 September 2019)

With the passage of time James Cameron's first Terminator has emerged as one of the greatest films of all time- not just among the greatest sci-fi, but in all cinema. The pacing, the atmosphere and the vibe present in this film make The Terminator one of the most haunting films that emphasizes elements of thrillers, horrors and action films and neatly mashing them all together. The movie's strength is that, like The Matrix, it combines action with ideas. This isn't a run-of-the-mill turn-off-the-brain collection of chases and fight scenes. The plot, which involves time travel and the paradoxes inherent therein, requires viewers to pay attention or risk having no idea what's happening. The casting is so good Arnold will forever be associated with this movie and this role. The themes and ideas presented in The Terminator hold up well today, even though we have moved into the post-Cold War era and only the most nihilistic individuals could see 2029 in such bleak terms. It's a rousing science fiction story that proves an on-screen adrenaline rush need not short-circuit the brain.