| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at July 16, 2003, 1:42 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Very enjoyable. I thought the sequel was much more intelligent and on the whole, better, but this was still a good film. Very original and intense, with good special effects (for it's day!). 9/10 (that or 8/10, I don't like giving .5 marks) BTW, how many Terminator threads have there been now? I seem to have posted in a lot lately... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: bob at July 15, 2003, 10:57 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | If this wasn't labeled as an action film, I would have liked it a lot better. Frankly, for an action film, it seemed awfully slow to me. Not as much as it's sequel, but it still seemed to move at a lethargic pace, the action scenes weren't that great, and there was no humor, which I think is something that helps action flicks a lot. 5/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Arathon at July 15, 2003, 3:47 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Excellent action-packed film! One of Arnie's greatest movies of all time. Though it is a great film it doesn't quite make it to a score of 10. 9.9/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: dh1989 at July 13, 2003, 11:40 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | "The Terminator" Plot: "A cyborg (Schwarzenegger) is sent from the future on a deadly mission. He has to kill Sarah Connor (Hamilton), a young woman whose life will have a great significance in years to come. Sarah has only one protector - Kyle Reese (Biehn) - also sent from the future. The Terminator uses his exceptional intelligence and strength to find Sarah, but is there any way to stop the seemingly indestructible cyborg?" Directed By: James Cameron (True Lies) Written By: James Cameron (Aliens), Gale Anne Hurd (Armageddon), and William Wisher (The 13th Warrior). Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger (Predator), Michael Biehn (The Abyss), Linda Hamilton (Dante's Peak), Paul Winfield (Cliffhanger), Lance Henriksen (Alien³), Rick Rossovich (Top Gun), and Earl Boen (G.I. Joe: The Movie) as Dr. Silberman MPAA Rating: "R" Genre: Science fiction, Thriller, and Action Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists "You still don't get it, do you? He'll find her. That's what he doe... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: blankpage at June 27, 2003, 9:55 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | The Terminator Review: A good movie overall, but not what I was expecting. I liked what James Cameron did with the low amount of money he had. IMO, he can make almost anything work, money or little money. Some parts of the film I thought really could've been cut short. As it grew toward the end, I did get a tad restless. I did dig the robot Terminator (you know, the machine under Arnie). Though it did look a big cheesy as it moved.... but thats just something I noticed. Overall, a pretty good film. I would choose it's sequel anytime, but I still enjoyed myself when viewing. 7/10 or B | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Jim H at June 26, 2003, 11:05 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: The second one is much much better though, a lot more human I think a part of the reason I like T1 better is because it is more human. Ya know, the two main characters are human. The whole lone unarmed soldier fighting a seemingly indestructable machine is very appealing, versus two nearly indestructable machines fighting. I guess it doesn't have the mother/son thing going.. They're both fantastic movies I'm proud to own though. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: RogueSpear at June 26, 2003, 8:19 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Dietrich The sequal was NOT better than the original. The first was more raw, more surprising (we hadn't really seen very good time-line-movies until then..), highly original, more dark, it had Michael Biehn en Lance Hendriksen, and it had an untrained (acting-wise) Arnie, which actually made him believable in the cyborg-character. T2 is good, very good, but certainly NOT better than Terminator. Why do you say that as if it's wrong for someone to think Terminator 2 is better than The Terminator? Anyway, onto my review: The Terminator is a dark, gritty, highly entertaining sci-fi action movie with an excellent story and a great cast. The effects are awesome, the action sequences are exhilirating, and the story is refreshing. One of the things that I love most about The Terminator is that director James Cameron doesn't hold back on the violence. This isn't a movie where innocent people are spared. If you get in the way of the Terminator you're a goner. Not a lot of movies nowadays a... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Cronos at June 26, 2003, 1:41 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | 10/10 Great film, excellent acting, script soundtrack, a classic | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at June 26, 2003, 4:30 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | This was a great movie. Very suspenseful and well-shot, with great effects for its day. 9/10 The second one is much much better though, a lot more human and way more action-packed. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Arathon at June 26, 2003, 2:48 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Saw the two terminator films again and here are my new grades Terminator-9.9/10 Terminator 2- 10/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: MisterTwister at June 26, 2003, 12:41 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Althought i like it's sequel more, Terminator is still one dark violent bastard of a film. Violent, action packed and crazy. A must see. The Terminator(1984)-8/10 Terminator 2: Judgement Day(1991)-10/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Arathon at June 13, 2003, 8:23 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | A fantastic film! So much action, and the sex scene was pretty intense but well shot so it didn't seem like porno. Arnold's best film to date IMO 9/10 The Sequel isn't as good as the first but still worth a watch 8/10. 2 down one to go | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Son Gohan at May 19, 2003, 1:49 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | 9/10 Classic. Arnold's but naked walk at the start was such a treat. I could see his doodle for a second. After walking around looking hot for a while, he then goes and sticks his hand into some punks chest, and you get a shot of his hand covered in blood. I also like the scene when his fixing his eyeball. This movie kicks all kinds of ass. This movie is pretty much perfect. Lots of tension, and had many classic scenes. I just didn't like the effects at the end with the metal terminator...they were vomit like. Besides that problem, this movie still kicked ass. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Claw at March 9, 2003, 10:23 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | I thought this was a damn good movie. I havent seen the sequel since I was like 8. I remember it being good. I can't judge it so I'll just go away. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: thebloodfeaster at February 18, 2003, 7:25 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by Dietrich The sequal was NOT better than the original. The first was more raw, more surprising (we hadn't really seen very good time-line-movies until then..), highly original, more dark, it had Michael Biehn en Lance Hendriksen, and it had an untrained (acting-wise) Arnie, which actually made him believable in the cyborg-character. T2 is good, very good, but certainly NOT better than Terminator.
I agree completely! The original is better. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: AxeDamn at February 17, 2003, 6:50 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Terminator and T2 are both as good as each other. That's what makes Cameron so smart (and yet sort of predictable) with his sequels and follow-ups. He has a good mind to looking at the Winning Formula, the ideas behind the thing, the certain scenes that people loved the best, the structure of the plot, and replicating it, only BIGGER. He's done it several times, and I really respect him for it. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Jim H at February 13, 2003, 2:23 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | "Yeah, the sequal was better by a long shot. My all time favorit movie " I disagree. But to each his own. Oh yeah. I still love it when Arnold says "Wrong". Who knew one word could be so great? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: HM Murdock at February 11, 2003, 8:32 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | I have a question about the UK edition Terminator VHS. Why is it rated 18 while the DVD is rated 15. Surely it should be the other way around as the DVD features more footage. Does any one know why because this as been bothering me for months. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Fisting Ackbar at February 10, 2003, 3:18 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by Dietrich The sequal was NOT better than the original. The first was more raw, more surprising (we hadn't really seen very good time-line-movies until then..), highly original, more dark, it had Michael Biehn en Lance Hendriksen, and it had an untrained (acting-wise) Arnie, which actually made him believable in the cyborg-character. T2 is good, very good, but certainly NOT better than Terminator. Agreed. I also admire that even with the low-budget that Cameron had, he managed to get the most out if it. 9/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Dietrich at February 10, 2003, 3:16 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | The sequal was NOT better than the original. The first was more raw, more surprising (we hadn't really seen very good time-line-movies until then..), highly original, more dark, it had Michael Biehn en Lance Hendriksen, and it had an untrained (acting-wise) Arnie, which actually made him believable in the cyborg-character. T2 is good, very good, but certainly NOT better than Terminator. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: InfernoRiff at February 9, 2003, 4:26 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by dh1989 I agree. This is one of my favorite films of ALL-TIME. It is a spectacular science fiction thriller with well-drawn characters and smart dialouge. James Cameron proved here he is the MASTER of building tension. This movie is PURE tension, all the way through. Not to mention a strong performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger. I love "The Terminator"! 10/10 Yeah, the sequal was better by a long shot. My all time favorit movie 12/10! There's only 2 things that I didn't like: No Michael Biehn No lance Henriksen | | Static Link |
| Posted by: bob at February 9, 2003, 3:58 pm | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | Well, this movie's pretty good, but I prefer the sequel, where Arnold doesn't still look like himself, Pumping Iron-era. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: dh1989 at February 9, 2003, 11:46 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | I agree. This is one of my favorite films of ALL-TIME. It is a spectacular science fiction thriller with well-drawn characters and smart dialouge. James Cameron proved here he is the MASTER of building tension. This movie is PURE tension, all the way through. Not to mention a strong performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger. I love "The Terminator"! 10/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: InfernoRiff at February 9, 2003, 10:07 am | | Topic: The Terminator Forum: JoBlo | | 1984 - Cyberpunk Director: James Cameron (The Abyss) Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger (Predator) - The Terminator Michael Beihn (Aliens) - Sgt. Kyle Reese Linda Hamilton (Dante's Peak)- Sarah Conner What I like about this movie is that it's a futuristic movie, but takes place in the present, with event's that could effect the furture. But at the same time it has great visual effects that are ahead of it's time. The movie starts off with two time travilers. They have two very different goals, but the same target. Kyle Reese (Beihn) has been sent back through time to protect Sarah Conner (Hamilton), mother to the leader of the human resistance. At the same time The Terminator (Schwarzenegger) has been sent back to kill her. James Cameron takes the "Man vs Machine" cleche to a whole new level. On the machie side The Terminator plays an infiltaration machine, so it look's like has has the features of a human (skin, hair, voice, ect), but underneth it's a very tough cybourg. On the human side is Resse, he pla... | | Read Entire Entry |
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