TERMINATOR
3 Reviewed by Terry Anderson 7/5/03 One of the things that I like about sequels is that we usually know what we are about to get and are glad that we are getting it. Think about it, if we didn't like the first one, we would NOT go to see the second. And if we DID like the first one, we want and demand more of the same. T-2 did not disappoint even though the villain turned into a hero. We accepted this, even welcomed it and were thrilled with the second installment. My first thought on this picture was, CAN they do it again? Answer: they can and they did! Oh sure, Arnold is older by twelve years but, come on, we should ALL look as "old" as he looks. The story finds our reluctant hero, John Connors, in his early twenties. He is living the life of a bum ("homeless" for those hooked on the PCBS) so he will not be located by more assassins from the future. Well guess what? The machines from the future send one to get him! You think the first two Terminators were tough? They were PUNKS compared to the one they send this time. It's a female model called a T-X or Terminatrix and she is one BAD broad!!! She brings her own weapons and can control other machines. She is virtually indestructible and is relentless in her pursuit of Connors and others on her hit list. Arnold is an updated Terminator and he is sent to protect the kid like last time. Will he? There was no great writing for this picture. The story was ok and the acting was adequate but WHO cares!!! We are there for the action and the special effects and we get it in spades! Man! It just keeps coming at you! The first chase is one for the record books and will be very hard to top by Hollywood. The second chase? The THIRD chase? Get the picture? There is enough action here for three or four movies and it is all first-rate. Arnold is his same dry self but we don't get to know him as we did in T-2. With this picture, you pay your money and get what you expect. FUN! I liked it and wonder if they have the guts to do it yet, one more time. Hmmm? "Why don't you just DIE......YOU BITCH!!!" RECOMMENDATION: Why WOULDN'T you see it? TWO HEAD BUSTIN', NECK BREAKIN', TERMINATIN', "I'M BACK!" THUMBS UP!!! Movie Review © 2003 by Terry Anderson
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