The Terminator

Try watching the beginning of this movie and un-know what you know about the franchise. Who are these two guys? Where did they come from? Why are they after Sarah Connor. It is a great example of suspense-building storytelling.

My favourite saga of all times, not even starwars or anything else. I love the whole idea and premise of Judgement day, making this one of the best movies in the 80s and years to come. It created a myth and so so many more in the movie franchise.

This is by all accounts, one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. While the second is still an amazing film in its own right, it just didn't quite top this masterful mix of tension and atmosphere.

I've always liked T2 over this since I was a kid for obvious reasons. But coming back has been a change in perspective and appreciation for such a game-changing movie. The perfect representation of how going into a movie blind is so beneficial to put you in the character's position. The choice to make it so vague and let us as the audience figure out the reasoning behind the chaos as the story progresses is astounding in its craftsmanship. Little to no exposition is given until we are told the sole answer we have been asking after these characters have been established. The visuals and character nuances give us pieces of the puzzle to what the plot is before we are informed. It's one of the reasons this film is a staple of sci-fi, but there are so many more.

I could rattle them all off like how the score is amazing, the acting from both the lead actors are fantastic, and how the concept is terrifyingly becoming more a reality. Not to mention how the fear for AI could be applied to any technology we develop. However, everyone else has already said these things, and I recommend this film to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. It's a great stand-alone piece and is deepened by its first sequel (While T3 isn't great, the ending is still something to admire).

For a film considered by many to be outshined by its successor, I say that the original is still the best.

**10/10**

In 1984, a movie came out that I thought I would never be the least bit interested in. I went to see it because my youth group was talking about it and, as their Minister of Christian Education, and their youth leader, I was always interested in interacting with them about the media they consumed so I could challenge their worldview with the cause of Christ. I was completely astonished to fall in love with the love story that was, surprisingly, at the heart of this weird, mechanical, apocalyptic movie. It became one of my favourite movies and I’ve seen it multiple times since then and it still moves me. That movie, of course, was THE TERMINATOR, a straight up 10 out of 10. [Pre-Apocalyptic Love Story]

One of those movies that when you come across it..good luck turning it off...and do yourself a favor and try to watch the original audio track it is soooooo much better than the shitty retuned gunfire sounds..Arnies 45 long slide with laser sighting went from sounding like a hand cannon to a silenced P shooter ..come on Jim

"The Terminator" blends science fiction and horror into a non-stop classic film. James Cameron's budget was beyond low but he succeeded in bringing the scares with brutal violence and breathless action. The time travel storyline is simple here and it actually makes sense. The characters act and react in what would probably be logical ways given that they have a nearly indestructible killer cyborg stalking them. And speaking of the cyborg Arnold Schwarzenegger was perfect for this role. He's a huge hulking mass and is intimidating to say the least. The special effects are dated by today's standards but if you're a fan of stop-action animation there's some very cool scenes to drool over. There is also some great model and old school puppet work highlighted by the Terminator cutting into his arm and eyeball to do a few repairs. Speaking of that even though this film is very violent the blood gore and language is milder than you'd expect. "The Terminator" is one of the greats of sci-fi cinema. It always entertains and is endlessly re-watchable.

The Terminator is a landmark science-fiction film that has held up as a brilliant piece of filmmaking. Writer/director James Cameron crafts a riveting dramatic thriller, and presents a stark and chilling vision of the future. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the Terminator, and gives a career performance that turned the character into one of the most popular villains in cinema. Co-stars Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton also give strong performances that engage the audience in their fight against the Terminator. And thought the special effects and the score seem a bit dated, it works in the film’s favor; creating an authentic feel that complements the film style. The Terminator is a classic film that became part of the culture and has greatly influenced the science-fiction genre.

> " It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!"

What's there to say that hasn't been said already? It's an incredible sci-fi thriller that is so good because not only is the story fun, but Cameron makes it look so good even back then before he blew up. Arnold is terrifying, Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn were meant to be and the score gives me chills.

Amazing the time line of this movie. Correctly predicted when the machines will be hooked into everything and the AI boom.
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