The Terminator Quick Movie Reviews

Roseybaby - wrote on 07/04/2009

I consider this a classic. Even though it's dated, it's still a terrific movie. The plot and script are pretty good. The whole time parodox thing makes my head spin if I think about it too long . (John Conner sends his future father back in time to save him and....well....become his father!!) The special effects seem old fashioned now, but were quite effective when the movie first came out. The dramatic music amuses me a bit. Arnold is effective in his role as the terminator. With just a handful of lines to say, he is a menacing killer from the future. The movie is full of tense moments and just enough action to accent the story, not overwhelm it. I've seen it tons of times and reccomend it if someone out there hasn't seen it.

CJP - wrote on 01/25/2009

Action: 3/3 + Comedy: 1/2 + Good vs Evil: 1/1 + Love/Sex: 1/1 + Special Effects: 0/1 + Plot: 1/1 + Music: 1/1 = 8/10 or 80%. The Terminator is a fantastic thrill ride and is a genuine idea that the sci-fi genre should be greatful to receive. It is fresh and fun and aside from the "bad" special effects it is nearly a classic.

serioussir - wrote on 05/13/2008

Loved this movie! Is was a great thriller for it's time and I still love it. Although it's pretty dated, it's still one of the best action-packed sci-fi's. Great story and the romance between Sarah Connor and Reese is hot (albeit short lived). Linda Hamilton wasn't my favorite heroine in this one (she's much better in T2) but Michael Biehn was good as Reese.

Arek - wrote on 04/13/2008

Sadly Terminator I seems to have been largely forgotten and replaced by the more action-packed and special effects-laded Terminator II. I consider both movies to be of a very high caliber, but for different reasons. Terminator I is much more of a true science fiction film. The human element is better established, which in turn makes the stark contrast of the soulless terminator even more sinister. Don't let the dated special effects of the terminator at the end of the movie fool you, this movie set the standard for science fiction films for the next 20 years.

kustaa - wrote on 09/21/2007

23 years and still kicks a lot of asses. Memorable scenes with the cutting eye, or the t1000 skeleton are fantastic. Awesome music, and a fantastic script. Well done Mr. Cameron.

Alex - wrote on 01/25/2007

If I were writing this review back in 1983, I would give it four stars. But, I saw T2 before this one, I can say that it is not as good. Having said that, it is still one of the best sci fi action movies of all time, even if overacted.

Chris Kavan - wrote on 01/11/2007

Looks a bit dated now, but the original Terminator is still a pretty good thrill ride. A seemingly unstoppable machine is sent from the future to kill the mother of an unborn boy who will lead the machine resistance in the future. A man is also sent to protect her. With guns blazing and chases galore - Terminator has enough action to fill two movies.

Josh C - wrote on 12/11/2006

Simple enough plot, good special effects and paved the way for a great sequel. Instant Classic.