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TheApplegnomeDec 30, 2014

This third Terminator movie belongs to a completely new generation and there’s much criticism against it. But I disagree, it really is epic and it totally succeeds with action.

The movie starts with a damn exciting, and action-packedThis third Terminator movie belongs to a completely new generation and there’s much criticism against it. But I disagree, it really is epic and it totally succeeds with action.

The movie starts with a damn exciting, and action-packed opening scene that got the classic and hilarious Terminator touch. The first and second act got extremely great action sequences, it’s so massive and it keep going and going. I really love it. The third act got less action-quantity but instead greater quality. Therefor is it much more epic. The plot of the movie is very entertaining, but not as original. There are many similarities between this and the previous movie; Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which makes this film less unique. The actors though, are wonderful. There’s also great chemistry between the characters, but it feels a bit too forced and dry. The movie lack character development and there’s not much magical, funny and awesome interactions between them as we saw in the previous movie.

When it comes to the villain is the T-X awesome, she’s a real competitor to the T-1000. She’s also much cooler but unfortunately not as scary. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is overall very well made, but there are vague CGI at many places. But the action sequences are of course fantastic and highly entertaining. I could not be more satisfied. The soundtrack gives the movie a scary and challenging feeling, but it could have been even more excessive to trigger an emotional response. The ending of the movie is great, but it made the whole film a bit meaningless. It’s still a great ending though.

It does have some serious flaws, but it’s still an awesome action movie that worth watching!

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NeoconTomSep 3, 2019

The last great Terminator film, this film still has the charm the 2nd film had.

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LoRevisorJan 20, 2015

Não alcançar nem longe a obra-prima T1 e T2,e na minha opinião é ainda inferior ao Terminator 4:Salvation,mas continua um bom entretenimento Claire Danes e Nick Stahl fazem um bom trabalho como xxxx e John Connor e Kristanna Loken é uma boaNão alcançar nem longe a obra-prima T1 e T2,e na minha opinião é ainda inferior ao Terminator 4:Salvation,mas continua um bom entretenimento Claire Danes e Nick Stahl fazem um bom trabalho como xxxx e John Connor e Kristanna Loken é uma boa T-X,Schwarzenegger continua bem.… Expand

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rjmacreadyAug 14, 2020

Holy crap. How times change.

Been re-watching all the Terminator films in chronological order. The original is still a masterpiece despite some very dated effects, the second has dated in quite different ways but is still remarkablyHoly crap. How times change.

Been re-watching all the Terminator films in chronological order. The original is still a masterpiece despite some very dated effects, the second has dated in quite different ways but is still remarkably charming...but the real surprise? The third film is nowhere near as weak as I remember!

Given much of what has passed for "blockbuster" entertainment since, Terminator 3 holds up remarkably well. Yes, it's largely a retread of the second film - far more than the second is a retread of the first - but it's admirable entertainment, all told. Virtually none of the emotional punch of the first two, but...hey...it's a heck of an improvement over the fourth film in the series, Salvation. (Which I'll evidently be subjecting myself to next. Wish me luck!)… Expand

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sailAug 7, 2019

While its the weakest of the first three terminators it is way better than the ones that came after it. It still feels like a terminator movie. John Conners character could have been written better but the acting wasn't at fault. Claire DanesWhile its the weakest of the first three terminators it is way better than the ones that came after it. It still feels like a terminator movie. John Conners character could have been written better but the acting wasn't at fault. Claire Danes is great in her role too. I really like the setting of this movie in the period when skynet became aware and armageddon happened. The last half of the movie is so thrilling.… Expand

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ThatCooperGuyJun 25, 2015

Terminator 3 really did not need to happen, especially since the movie is just a retread of T2(which was also a retread of the T1). I would be offended, but only if the movie wasn't entertaining. I find it to be very enjoyable, even thoughTerminator 3 really did not need to happen, especially since the movie is just a retread of T2(which was also a retread of the T1). I would be offended, but only if the movie wasn't entertaining. I find it to be very enjoyable, even though its existence was just to milk more money. It's not great, but it comes very close to being great. It's more of a pointless, yet entertainingly good sequel.… Expand

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ydnar4Jul 21, 2015

James Cameron is gone for Terminator 3 and the film lacks a bit missing his writing and direction but the film manages to stay fun and is still a strong action film despite being weaker than the first two movies. Arnold Schwarzenegger isJames Cameron is gone for Terminator 3 and the film lacks a bit missing his writing and direction but the film manages to stay fun and is still a strong action film despite being weaker than the first two movies. Arnold Schwarzenegger is great once again as the Terminator and its interesting to see a woman villain as this franchise has always been good at producing strong female characters. If you are a fan of Terminator films you will find this film weaker than the first two but the action is great and the cast is great which still makes it a fun action film.… Expand

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Spielberg00Aug 2, 2011

Much better, in my opinion, than JUDGMENT DAY, but RISE OF THE MACHINES is the third entry in the series and has still yet to reach or top THE TERMINATOR.

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gm101Apr 27, 2011

The movie isn't as awesome as the second one, but ignoring the flaws, it's a pretty good movie overall. Arnold Schwarzennegar does a perfect job just like the previous two. Hoping they get him back for T5...

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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020

Terminator 3 directed by Jonathan Mostow and made in 2003 was sadly the last half decent Terminator film made. Everything since Terminator 3 is pure dinosaur droppings from Jurassic Park. For me Terminator 3 was the only real sequel toTerminator 3 directed by Jonathan Mostow and made in 2003 was sadly the last half decent Terminator film made. Everything since Terminator 3 is pure dinosaur droppings from Jurassic Park. For me Terminator 3 was the only real sequel to Terminator 2 as it doesn't insult James Cameron's classic sci fi action flick. Once again like in T2, Arnold Schwarzenegger is sent to protect John Connor and this time also some girl named Kate Brewster (Claire Danes) but also a newer deadly machine is sent to Kill them in the form of the beautiful T-X (Kristanna Loken). What the film lacks in terms of action Kristanna Loken makes up for by her gorgeous figure, beauty and sex appeal however this film has some of the greatest action scenes I've ever seen and some good stunts and it has loads of good humour. The only annoying thing is Nick Stahl as John Connor because he's annoying in Terminator 3 but besides that this is a worthy sequel to Terminator 2 and a great entry into the Terminator film series. I think Terminator 3 was great and Kristanna Loken was beautiful as the villain terminator TX who was similar to the T-1000 and the TX had a flame thrower and other variety of weapons and could immitate other human beings. Terminator 3 was good… Expand

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TylerDurden900Jul 13, 2014

T3 has excellent special effects and a decent story but T2 is the best of the series. Furlong isn't in this
movie, they cast Nick Stahl. Arnold is back and the femal TX is vicio the movie has thrills, action and comedy from Arnold. The movieT3 has excellent special effects and a decent story but T2 is the best of the series. Furlong isn't in this
movie, they cast Nick Stahl. Arnold is back and the femal TX is vicio the movie has thrills, action and comedy from Arnold. The movie delivers exactly what any terminator fan expects… Expand

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bfoore90Aug 10, 2017

I don't understand the hate and ridicule that this movie receives in comparison to Geneysis and Salvation. Even without James Cameron, "Rise of the Machines" still manages to stay fun and is still a strong action film despite obviously beingI don't understand the hate and ridicule that this movie receives in comparison to Geneysis and Salvation. Even without James Cameron, "Rise of the Machines" still manages to stay fun and is still a strong action film despite obviously being weaker than Judgement Day. It's not as great, but it comes close. Its a strong, entertaining sequel

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WykedEvilMay 15, 2011

So a very outdated model is going to win against a brand spanking new one that can control machines and has plasma casters in her arms. Ya, that will happen. All credit to Arnold, who is a kick ass actor, but I don't think that aSo a very outdated model is going to win against a brand spanking new one that can control machines and has plasma casters in her arms. Ya, that will happen. All credit to Arnold, who is a kick ass actor, but I don't think that a (apparently) nuclear powered robot is going to beat the new girl in town.… Expand

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TomtagMay 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The third movie of the Terminator Saga was not directed by James Cameron anymore but Jonathan Mostow. The movie also changed its studio from Metro Goldwyn Mayer into Warner Bros. Pictures. It is a lot like the second movie: Judgment Day. A terminator was sent to kill John Connor again. The last movie we had T- 1000 and then it’s T-X, a completely new terminator. After dying in Judgment Day, T-800 had returned and took some punk clothes and sunglasses, just like the first two. It should change I think. Everybody loved to see a terminator movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger and he made his third debut in the third movie. However, I wasn’t impressed with the plot that T-800 wasn’t a series 101 but a different one, a protagonist with a dark and strict character. He forgot everything John taught him in Judgment Day: the smile, Hasta La Vista Baby and more. I was really disappointed with that fact. John Connor wasn’t played by Edward Furlong anymore, the role changed to Nick Stahl, who had been known for being in Sin City (2005). The performances weren’t as good as the previous two but they weren’t terrible. Schwarzenegger wasn’t trying his best for the third movie so I think the best performance here was Nick Stahl’s John Connor. He was excellent making the character Katherine Brewster played by Claire Danes agreed to be on their side. It’s great to see the two together. The really big problem here was T-800. He knew too much and he kept predicting futures. It’s not necessary to or maybe he shouldn’t say it. It’s like spoiling a movie with great contents. T-800 said the two got married, John would be terminated in 2032 and more things that we wouldn’t want to be spoiled. When T-800 revealed when John Connor dies, it was the stupidest thing to say. And it got worse when T-800 revealed the killer,…him. I called this the biggest issue in this movie. It’s really terrible and I hate it! See, that’s why this one’s the least popular of the Terminator Saga based on IMDb (6.3/10). However, I don’t hate the other parts of the movie, they were good. The CGI was okay and so was the cinematography. The action sequence were epic and instead of saying his words (Hasta La Vista, Baby) to kill T-X, T-800 said: “You are Terminated!”. That would explain that T-800 completely forgot about what John had taught him in Judgment Day. It’s not one of the bests in the Saga, but it wasn’t too bad. I’m looking forward to see more: Terminator Salvation, Terminator Genisys and Dark Fate. I’m starting to like this franchise.

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TheQuietGamerDec 4, 2015

Even without James Cameron's presence what we have is a 3rd entry that stays true to the concepts, themes, and most importantly feel of the previous two films. It's not quite as intelligent given that there are a few questionable moments andEven without James Cameron's presence what we have is a 3rd entry that stays true to the concepts, themes, and most importantly feel of the previous two films. It's not quite as intelligent given that there are a few questionable moments and missteps in logic that are noticeable. However the plot is still complex enough to make it worth following. It's got more brains than the average action film.

Speaking of the action it's a blast to watch. Quite literally in fact. Explosions and gunfights are everywhere. It manages to keep a large level of destruction and mayhem with out coming off as excessive or just plain noisy. I love how the director incorporated the weight of the Terminators into the action. The previous two films didn't have too much of that.

As far as the acting goes it's just as great as the other two films. The human characters are believable, and the actors playing the Terminators show just the right amount of non-expression. Schwarzenegger is just as great as ever.

While it doesn't quite reach the heights of it's predecessors and has some questionable moments, fans of the series can still find this to be a worthy entry. It's worth watching the continuation of this sci-fi tale. With action this exciting and a plot this cool, it's easy to forgive a few mistakes.… Expand

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TechAug 3, 2006

Movie was good but no the best. It has just become far too unrealistic, what the heck is the use for a robot to make their own boobs bigger? The talk to the hand and the sunglasses was funny but still doesn't fit into the movie. Movie was good but no the best. It has just become far too unrealistic, what the heck is the use for a robot to make their own boobs bigger? The talk to the hand and the sunglasses was funny but still doesn't fit into the movie. [***SPOILERS***] When does a robot care if he has good looking sunglasses or not? When the TX finds blood which belongs to John Connor she seems breathes out heavily and Robots don't have feelings! Else it was good.… Expand

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DuxaC.Dec 12, 2007

I just finished watching all 3 movies (T1, T2, and this T3) back to back in a marathon. And I must say that it is very good. I would say on par with T2. The plot twists keep you on the edge and action never lets go. Very enjoyable film, and I just finished watching all 3 movies (T1, T2, and this T3) back to back in a marathon. And I must say that it is very good. I would say on par with T2. The plot twists keep you on the edge and action never lets go. Very enjoyable film, and I wish it would keep going.… Expand

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Jedi_JettsonJul 16, 2012

Offers great action, but is overrated and lacks enough character development between John Connor and Kate Brewster. But it's fun watching the Terminator (Schwarzenegger) battling the Terminatrix until Judgment Day starts so John ConnorOffers great action, but is overrated and lacks enough character development between John Connor and Kate Brewster. But it's fun watching the Terminator (Schwarzenegger) battling the Terminatrix until Judgment Day starts so John Connor becomes ready to enter his prophecy as the leader of the Resistance in the future war.… Expand

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Trev29Sep 3, 2012

Compared to the other ones, this one is by far the best. still not a fan of it, but some scenes pretty funny to watch and some action sequences were pretty impressive.

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TheMasiMan1Jan 31, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terminator 3 is a good movie, but... it dosent offer anything new. A female terminator? Im okay with that, but what the heck is that scene where her breasts infate about? That is so weird. Arnold can talk while he has a virus in him? What? But I will give it this: That ending is really great. It isnt a happy ending, its a dramatic ending. I like it. But as I said, it dosent offer anything new.… Expand

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BroyaxMar 30, 2022

L’un de mes Terminator préférés ! c’est en effet le moins sérieux et le plus rocambolesque de la série et le plus drôle également… Que ce soit dans les dialogues ou les scènes d’action (très) improbables, c’est plein de jokes et Schwarzy enL’un de mes Terminator préférés ! c’est en effet le moins sérieux et le plus rocambolesque de la série et le plus drôle également… Que ce soit dans les dialogues ou les scènes d’action (très) improbables, c’est plein de jokes et Schwarzy en fait des tonnes ! il n’est pas le seul cela dit, car tous les personnages sont désormais d’authentiques caricatures (à l’insu de l’ignorance des scénaristes et du metteur en scène ou pas, là n’est pas la question).

Bref, on rigole beaucoup, on ne s’ennuie jamais et le scénario a un petit côté pré-Fallout très séduisant tout en évitant les discours parfois grandiloquents de Terminator 2. Quelques excellentes idées sont aussi fort judicieusement exploitées avec par exemple la terminatrice dont le développement et l’inventivité laissent bouche bée.

Finalement, pas mal de recul pour ce film d’action qui sait rester spectaculaire et perpétuer la mythologie de cette saga qui rebondit au rythme des retours vers le futur simple du passé antérieur.

Ce Terminator 3 est évidemment à prendre au second et même au troisième degré : il s’agit en vérité d’un film entier dédié au fan service et à ce titre il excelle d’une façon inattendue. On a par ailleurs une réalisation solide (Jonathan Mostow n’est pas un branque) dans l’ensemble malgré une grosse poursuite certes spectaculaire mais trop désordonnée et mal filmée. Le rythme reste soutenu de bout en bout et les effets spéciaux sont toujours au sommet !… Expand

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JPKJul 1, 2019

Not Bad
T3 definitely ain’t a masterpiece like the previous two, But it’s still a decent film.

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robertoiglesiasApr 27, 2018

Nice continuation of the Terminator story. I do have some problems though:
1. Derivative of Terminator 2.
2. Doesn't conclude the series and sets up for more sequels. 3. A few awkward moments. However, I did like the performances,Nice continuation of the Terminator story. I do have some problems though:
1. Derivative of Terminator 2.
2. Doesn't conclude the series and sets up for more sequels.
3. A few awkward moments.

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KelvinSelimorJun 1, 2020

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Judgment Day is coming soon. A sequel that deserves a place to be. Of course Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the best part at the moment, but the third movie is not so bad either. The film has become moreTerminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Judgment Day is coming soon. A sequel that deserves a place to be. Of course Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the best part at the moment, but the third movie is not so bad either. The film has become more beautiful. These are not the dolls from the first film, but cool special effects. Very cool new T-X terminator. If something else was human in the T-1000, then the new terminator is really a killer machine.… Expand

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BrettS.Jul 2, 2003

A great movie - not perfect by any stretch, but well worthy to fit into the Terminator series; Arnold is great in T3.

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BrianNov 18, 2007

This movie is very solid. If you dont understand the premise of why it's happening then explain how John Connor can exist if the future never happens the way it is supposed to. It's a paradox. The T3 story cant end until it's This movie is very solid. If you dont understand the premise of why it's happening then explain how John Connor can exist if the future never happens the way it is supposed to. It's a paradox. The T3 story cant end until it's seen through to the future. Not sure what more of explanation you could need.… Expand

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SpangleAug 23, 2015

Sure, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines does not rise to the heights of its predecessors, but all the same, it is still very good. Arnold Schwarzenegger turns in a classic Schwarzenegger performance here, Nick Stahl is good, and Claire DanesSure, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines does not rise to the heights of its predecessors, but all the same, it is still very good. Arnold Schwarzenegger turns in a classic Schwarzenegger performance here, Nick Stahl is good, and Claire Danes is also very good. As we near Judgment Day, Rise of the Machines sports very good modern special effects and a very compelling story (as well as another great terminator sent to, well, terminate). The film is also very well directed, even though James Cameron is not sitting in the director's chair for this one. The pacing is strong and the story comes together just as it should with a very pretty backdrop and some incredible set pieces they destroy as if destruction and chaos are goingout of style. Oddly enough, the film also has some seriously beautiful shots in it, which is always unexpected with these big blockbusters. Overall, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a very well made and ever entertaining action sci-fi flick that continues the story of John Connor and Arnold very well.… Expand