Back To Index Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines
 Barnes & Noble The Terminator trilogy comes to an immensely satisfying finish with this apocalyptic, action-crammed adventure, which finds a clueless mankind moving inexorably toward its subjugation by machines. Humanitys last best hope, John Connor (Nick Stahl), lives quietly "off the grid," eschewing anything that might leave computerized clues to his whereabouts. After being targeted for assassination years ago (or years hence, actually) by a time-traveling "Terminator," he leaves little to chance. But unbeknownst to John, a smarter, more fearsome terminator, the TX (Kristanna Loken), has been dispatched to the early 21st century to prevent him from leading the Resistance. Timing is everything, because the SkyNet computer network is about to go on line. To protect him, allies in the future send a new bodyguard, the upgraded T-850 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), back in time to find the young man before TX does. The result of all this, as you might imagine, is action aplenty. Director Jonathan Mostow, who demonstrated a flair for efficient cinematic thrills in U-571, knows what Terminator fans want and he delivers it in spades. The series fans also have come to expect top-of-the-line special effects, and in that respect the production team has outdone itself. The "evil" terminator played by Robert Patrick in T2 remains one of sci-fis most memorable villains, but the gorgeous Loken makes an equally strong impression, even if her potent right hand invites unfortunate comparisons to Inspector Gadget. Claire Danes, making a welcome return to the screen, brings striking credibility to her role as the feisty young woman unsuspectingly caught up in John Connor’s date with destiny. And then, of course, theres Arnold...need we say more? The governor of California is in fine fettle as the relentless T-850, a walking demolition team programmed to save his youthful charge, even if it means blowing up half the state -- which is just about what it takes. Wed hardly call T3 cerebral, but it takes its fanciful premise seriously and arrives at its conclusion with nary a groan. The breathtaking rush of eye-popping action set pieces, together with the satisfying approach to continuing the Terminator story line, makes this a fitting finale to one of moviedoms most amazing trilogies. That is, if it remains a trilogy. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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