Terminator 3 - Rise Of The Machines (DVD)

...fast is lifted wholesale from Terminator 2. It's far too similar, showing lack of creativity. Having the Doctor from Terminator 1 & 2 shows a nice bit of continuity though. And the T-X killing Kate's boyfriend is just like the T1000 killing John's foster parents. Not a new idea. I had to double take and think when I saw the T-X dressed as Kate (she pulls her out of the truck near the start, that's when she touches her. Where she could have easily ...
...dollar US Government secure installation, Kate gets into a seemingly very high security area so easily? I think not. And that they don't seem to have any bespoke Anti-virus software or any contingency plans for a virus or a system collapse? Like a back-up system, or the ability to kill all operations without using Skynet? Give me a break! The whole magnet thing was utter garbage. If the T-X was being subjected to high levels of magnetism she'd shut ...

atytyut2434 04.08.2008 · Read full review
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...lethal and deadly. While the terminator meets John, he also meets his future wife, Kate Brewster, whose father is a U.S. Air Force General and is in charge of the military computer systems. He is also the one who designed main part of the SkyNet. The SkyNet virus infects the U.S military computers thus leaving their country open to attack and this is when the machines begin their horrific conquering. A nuclear war is soon to start and the war against ...
...starts. The terminator outdated model T-101 is sent back in time. This model somehow is able to save John from getting killed by T-X machine. The T-101 somehow destroys the T-X and John and Catherene are lead to an underground area, where they remain safe from the mayhem of the nuclear blasts. Well what i liked about this movies was the twists and turns that it ook suddenly. The visual graphics are also very well worked on and look very realistic. ...

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...all three movies now The Terminator in 1984 Terminator 2 - Judgment Day in 1991 and now T-3 Rise of the Machines 2003. I didn't think they could make a sequel to a sequel that would be worth watching but I was wrong. Go and see it. I am a little bias as I am a big fan of Schwarzenegger, but still I think it is worth warching. It starts in the usual way with two glass balls appearing in the middle of nowhere the first is T-X played by Kristanna ...
...(played by Robert Patrick in Terminator 2) didn't do - Kill John Connor. The second glass ball is of course The Terminator (Schwarzenegger). Both appear naked (of course) and have to find the right clothes, and Schwarzenegger's one liners are as funny as ever. T-X is now after some of John Connor's (played by Nick Stahl) old school friends (apparently they are going to become his lieutenants when they attack the machines). One of these friends is ...

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...back, like he did in Terminator 2, as the good guy. Also sent back through time is the T-X (Kristanna Loken) who has got menacing new abilities such as to control other machines and built-in weaponry. John Connor has been trying to stop himself from being found by SkyNet but the T-X has been sent back to kill Connor's future lieutenants. She succeeds in killing a couple of them and then she goes to find Katherine Brewster(Claire Danes). John Connor ...
...not think that the third Terminator was as good as the previous ones, simply because it was much shorter, the plot did not seem to work as well and the T-X seemed to only be interested in assassinating Kate Brewster. Perhaps her other targets weren't necessarily in the same place her other targets were which would make the story more plausible. The music here is quite good and the action is excellent. To be honest, I didn't really register Linda ...

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...who watched the first two terminator films would have realised that there was truly no need for the third, and that surly the third wouldn’t come close… but of course there was, and not it didn’t. after about two decades (I think) we are exposed to the disappointing terminator 3 which combines a poor story line with some to so amazing special effects and some very cheesy lines. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns for this final shoot, the rise of the machines. ...
...to the memories of the terminator two and other films like matix reloaded. For more information go to http://www.terminator3.com/ Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes, Kristanna Loken, David Andrews, Mark Famiglietti, Matthew Bonnar Director(s) Jonathan Mostow Screenwriter(s) John Brancato, Michael Ferris Studio Warner Bros. Production Company Intermedia, IMF, C2 Pictures, Mostow/Lieberman Productions ...

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(No Spoilers) The Terminator was groundbreaking, and Terminator 2 was a worthy sequel. Terminator 3 may not be the best of the Terminator films but it is definately a good addition to the series. If you like the first two Terminator films, or the occasional apocalyptic action movie then Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines is definately a good watch. Arnie is ageless and just surperb as the T-101. Funnier than ever but just as Terminator-ish. ...
...addition to the cast. Terminator 3 follows the same pattern as the previous two films - two Terminators sent back through time, one to assasinate, one to save - but it has some twists. And it sets up the possibility of a very different fourth film. Critics have described the plot as shaky, but I think if you're going to make another Terminator movie then this was the way to do it. It sticks to the previous films in terms of storyline accuracy, ...

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...12 years, like many other Terminator fans. I cried at the end of the second movie (sorry!) so this one just had to be another blockbuster. Unlike the first two films this one was not directed by James Cameron, and boy did it show. The first two films were so successful because of Arnie, the directing and the main characters, alongside the superb special effects of course. Also the music was moving, emotional and befitting of such an action movie. ...
...from extra weapons and a rather nifty forefinger she is nothing special. The second film brought new characters, and new machines into the mix and obviously had the writers' imaginations working overtime. This one simply didn't. I think it was a remake too far. Some parts of the film are unbelievable and poorly written, leaving Arnie to act them as best he can under the circumstances. There is more humour in this film, perhaps too much and too predictable. ...

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...concerning time travel modernises the Terminator saga but does so without realising that it is at the expense of reducing its impact. The sci-fi tech-noir series, originally masquerading as a low budget 80s B-movie, has been succeeded by a high-octane action thriller with little to distinguish it from every other vapid effort that comes off the Hollywood summer assembly line. Mostow, Brancato, Ferris and Sarafian apparently unacquainted with subtly ...
...The cast of Schwarzenegger, Stahl, Danes and Loken produce fine performances although Beltrami's score, unlike Fiedel's, is entirely unremarkable. Ultimately, with the plethora of current so-called blockbusters, it rates as one of the more exhilarating, but as a Terminator film it may leave audiences nostalgic for the earlier installments. ...

Kevin_Stanley 30.04.2004 · Read full review
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...a extreme fan of the terminator series i was excited to see what kind of plot they have devised after the second film. I can honestly say i was dissapointed, the film was not awful, but it did run away from the plot in the second film, the acting from arnie himself was poor in this movie, when arnie plays the role of the terminator he usually is very good at acting like the cybernetic organism known a the terminator. I said the film was not awful ...
...screen, the special effects were very good in some places and there is constant action, i think this is one of the faults within the film though, action scenes all the time, not really much plot to follow unlike the first and second film, especially the second film which went into great detail. I think the director (Jonathan Mostow) seems to have focused on the special effects side of the film rather than going into concise detail of the plot, not ...

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...must admit that I liked Terminator 1 and 2, and was happy to hear about T3 being released to help move the story along from where it was left off. I left this film though thinking that it was a great action movie, with great special effects, but hounded by the fact that the storyline still doesn't seem complete. The film starts off with John Conner, the supposed hero of mankind (note that all heros and heroines seem to be from the almighty US of ...
...Fallen away from society because he thinks that Skynet, the computer that was supposed to rule the world has been dealt with before it can begin. However, the sudden appearance of T3, a morphing, killing machine shows that Skynet was merely postponed in it's coup for power. Along comes Arnie, this time to help mankind and has a full on combat/escape adventure. I did enjoy the film over all, with some comic scenes involving Arnie and his available ...

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...to see the preview of Terminator last Thursday and was really looking forward to it. The stunts and special effects were fantastic, but there were a few things that i was less pleased about. Firstly, there seemed to be very little storyline involved at all, and situations were contrived in order to make references to the previous film - and their popular catchphrases. Basically the film was one long chase scene, similar to the other two films, and ...
...he looked a lot older, and less machine-like than before. This film is worth seeing just to find out what happened next, ( as well as to see Arnie wearing male stripper glasses) but be warned, the ending is set up perfectly for many more Terminator films to come. ...

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...first two films in the terminator franchise I approached this offering with a little bit of trepidation. An aging arnie reprising a role he is probably no longer suited for. How wrong I was. Sensible enough to realise this Arnie brough an element of comedy to the film that brightened up the screen no end. the terminatrix (great name BTW) was stunning, very violent and while she was a woman of very few words I am sure she has a great future. Clare ...
...way to approach this is the same way the movie does. Place your tongue firmly in your cheek (being careful not to choke on your popcorn on the way). Sit back and enjoy the ride. terminator three - it may not be clever but it is big (and loud). ...

pmsbony 22.08.2003 · Read full review
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Terminator 1 was a landmark movie in my opinion, and Terminator 2 suprassed it, so the levels that T3 had to live up to were painfully high. The movie starts well, with some great action sequences, and this follows throughout the movie, one scene sees Arnie driving a herse under a truck and it taking the roof clean off... very cool. However, amazing action scenes don't really make up for the lack of mood which was apparent in the previous 2 movies, ...
...a lot of the Terminator storyline. The makers do try and include some humour, which fails, miserably... And there are some painfully cheesey lines such as "She'll be back" - damnit, you knew it was coming, but you hoped and prayed he wouldnt say it. But the downfalls dont take away from some excellent action scenes. Overall, a great action movie, but a poor Terminator movie. Decide what you're expecting before the movie, and you wont be disapointed. ...

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...third time round for the terminator it must stop somewhere as with all sequels. In this one he goes back to save the future Mr and Mrs Conner(actors Nick Stahl and Clare Danes). This film contains a new terminator played by actress Kristenna Loken who is a T X version of the orginal terminator(also played along side the orginal terminator). The film has a good paste of action and special effects through the movie from visiting Sarah Conners tomb ...
...imagine it the usual terminator v terminator fights and who will find the best weapon. Just for a hint where you might find them? look in the big silver box. Thats enough of me telling you the story of the film which they may have written on the back of a cigerette packet in my opionon since i felt it lack content and griping story line. The special effects of this movie are very good and could have redeemed the movie completely if the strory ...

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Returning for a third bout of cyborg time traveling, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his good-robot role from TERMINATOR 2, once again traveling back from the future to protect john. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes the terminator look really hard. ...

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