A true Sci-Fi classic!

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2005)

"The Terminator" was such a big hit when it got to theaters in 1984. ALthough the film's budget was somewhat low, the film managed to earn a lot of respect and attention from fans of the science fiction genre.
The movie's storyline is very imaginative. It features a story of time-travel mixed with action elements, and a dose of romance. The special effects were pretty good for its time. The action scenes were very fierce, which can leave the viewers on the edge of their seats. And the romantic chemistry between Michael Biehn's & Linda Hamilton's characters was very believable, and it makes the viewer want to know more about their characters.
Most of the film was shot at night, which gives the atmosphere in the movie a more darker feeling. It also helped the film-makers' greatly because the budget was very low.
And finally, the Terminator itself is arguably Arnold Schwarzenegger's best role. He fits the role of the musclebound cyborg perfectly. Furthermore, he was very believable as a half-man-half-machine "bounty hunter". Plus, he was really scary.
Overall, The Terminator is an excellent sci-fi film with a great storyline and great actors & actresses. It is a true Sci-Fi classic that spawned a great sequel and was referenced in many later films. If you haven't seen the movie yet, I highly recommend that you do so.