Immortal Science-Fiction! A relentless milestone here to stay

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2004)

Great ideas are made for great moviesand James Cameron's `the Terminator' is an all-time classic. The plot is one immense paradox and you either love or hate the ultra-apocalyptic and sadistic theme of this film. But, even when you completely loathe the premise, you'll still always have to admit that The Terminator is one of the most imaginative scripts ever written. Dig this: the futuristic rulers of the world anno 2029 send back a robot in time, to the year 1984, with only one goal. Kill the mother of the great future freedom fighter before he's even born. And the father of this great hero is a soldier, sent after the cyborg, to prevent him from fulfilling his mission. If this isn't ingenious, nothing is! And, above this, The Terminator is a very diverse film as well. It's a shocking thriller (the hunt for Sarah Connor) as well as a dared, intense drama (the huge load of innocent victims). And with compelling horror moments as well! The film is purely brilliant and Arnold finally gets to play the role he was born for. The Terminator is a triumph for the low-budget film industry and one of the most essential movies of all times. A must for all kind of cinema admirers.