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In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?
In 1984 Los Angeles, a seemingly unstoppable cyborg assassin known as the Terminator is sent back in time from 2029 to eliminate Sarah Connor. Her unborn son is destined to lead the human resistance against the machines. As the Terminator relentlessly hunts her, a lone soldier from the future, Kyle Reese, is also sent back to protect Sarah, leading to a desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds.
Upon its release, The Terminator was a critical and commercial success, praised for its innovative special effects, intense action, and relentless pacing. It established James Cameron as a major directorial talent and launched Arnold Schwarzenegger into superstardom, becoming a landmark film in the science fiction and action genres.
Praised for its groundbreaking special effects and gritty, dark atmosphere.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic performance as the emotionless cyborg killer was widely lauded.
Applauded for its tight plotting and relentless, high-octane action sequences.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise 'The Terminator' for its thrilling action, memorable villain, and suspenseful narrative. Many highlight Arnold Schwarzenegger's unforgettable role and the film's innovative visual effects, calling it a classic of the sci-fi genre.
The distinctive metallic eye of the Terminator was created using a dental prosthesis and a miniature red LED light.
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90/100 The future, being controlled by machines but losing to the human resistance, sends back a Terminator to kill the resistance leader's mother before she gives birth to him and the resistance sends back a soldier to save her. One of ...
"_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-...
Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives in 1984 Los Angeles, in his birthday suit, and on a mission. Firstly, to get some clothes then to eliminate all the "Sarah Connor" folks listed in the phone book. Moments later "Kyle" (Michael Biehn) arrives wi...
**James Cameron’s first film immediately showcases his unparalleled mastery of sci-fi action films and world building making The Terminator the gold standard of sci-fi thrillers.** The Terminator franchise has its ups and downs, but it’s...
Here we go, the movie that started it all and wasn't Arnold believable as a robot? He came across as threatening and creepy as all get out, and the thick accent really played for the role. And then, of course, the plot was so unbelievabl...
Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend. I have no idea what just happened, I just watched the 2020 version, and it doesn't even look better, and there doesn't seem be a lot of info on the situation. It has decent practical e...
I know saying this puts me in the minority, but the first _Terminator_ movie is actually my favourite of the franchise. That's not a knock on the second movie, _Judgment Day_ is **awesome**. But I really dig the lower down, dark, sci-fi hor...
Writing a review for a movie this old does indeed seem pointless, but since this is one of my favorite films I thought I would review it anyway. In my opinion The Terminator is a beautiful, yet tragic love story set in the back drop of ...
I can't. Nobody goes home. Nobody else comes through. It's just him - and me. It's funny really, writing a review for The Terminator these days just feels a little pointless, I mean anyone who wanted to see it would have done so already....