Brilliant Movie, Excellent Soundtrack

Rating: 9/10 (3 December 2005)

Arnold Schwartzenegger's claim to fame differs from most B-movies that it has aged extremely well. James Cameron's haunting cinematography, great actor performances and above all, a brilliant baddie make this a memorable film. Arnold Schwarzenegger almost doesn't feel human anyway, so in this movie he's perhaps showing off a characteristic that you don't find in just any actor.
What still makes this movie extremely worth-while too is the excellent soundtrack. Though done entirely on a synthesizer, it sounds brilliant and fits the action like a glove. Big props to Brad Fiedel.
Also, unlike some other typically violent movies, this one keeps everything fresh and doesn't become boring or repetitive. The relentless grind of the Terminator's hunt gives the film a truly successful feeling of suspense.
A unique film and a stand-out product of the 1980s.