Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (aka Terminator 3 or T3) is a 2003 sci-fi action film and the third film in the Terminator franchise following 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The film was produced by Intermedia and C2 Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was written by John Brancato and Michael Ferries and directed by Jonathan Mostow.
The story is John Connor is now twenty-five years old and now lives with no record of existence in hopes that Skynet won't be able to find him. However Skynet still sends a Terminator after him the newest one being the T-X but the resistance also sends their own Terminator to once again protect him. Now John and the Terminator must join forces again, kill the T-X, and prevent Judgment Day.
The story is John Connor is now twenty-five years old and now lives with no record of existence in hopes that Skynet won't be able to find him. However Skynet still sends a Terminator after him the newest one being the T-X but the resistance also sends their own Terminator to once again protect him. Now John and the Terminator must join forces again, kill the T-X, and prevent Judgment Day.
- Negatives
My main issue with the Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is there are moments where the filmmakers were clearly trying to replicate the feeling of the first two movies. Even going as far to pay homage to some very familiar looking scenes. My issue with that is because of the movies lower quality the homages and stuff don't bring that much weight of nostalgia.
- Mix
One thing that's a mix bag for the movie is the T-X. The big issue being the T-X just doesn't have the same on-screen terror that the T-1000 did. What I do like about the T-X is it's only is a more powerful Terminator going up against the T-850. Because of this new more upgraded Terminator going toe-to-toe with a fan favorite Terminator this makes the T-850 have an underdog aspect going on for it.
My other mixed feeling for the movie is the use of humor. There are times when yes I did laugh but then there are times when the jokes just don't seem right for this franchise. One of them being when T-850 finally has his clothes and he puts on sunglasses only to reveal they have a star design to them. Scenes like that just didn't work for me.
The other mix bag I have is the same one I had with Terminator 2: Judgment Day that being the CGI. Once again there are times when it's good other times it's pretty obvious and could have used more work.
- Positives
One thing I enjoyed from Terminator 3 is the acting. Everyone does a pretty good job. It won't win them any awards but T3 does provide acting that isn't awful.
The other thing I liked about Rise of the Machines is Mostow's directing. Throughout the film he does a good job but his very best directing was the ending. That scene where Skynet finally fires the missiles is just amazing and beautifully done.
The final thing I'll give the movie credit for is the action. Because this film is more of a popcorn flick then it's previous films you are giving loads of action sequences. One of my favorites being is whenever the T-850 and the T-X are fighting. Those scenes with them really get you pumped.
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines while it is a step down from it's predecessors it's by now means a terrible movie. He has serviceable acting, Mostow's directing is pretty good, and the action is fun to watch. The grey areas are while the T-X is a great opponent for the T-850 the character does lack a sense of terror, the humor is okay in some bits, and the CGI could have been better in some places. My only real compliant is replicating scenes that are clearly trying to capture the same feeling from the previous films.
My final rating is Okay
Three films down only two more to go but for now I'm done. Come back Thursday, August 1st for a brand new Raiders of The Lost Media. Until then enjoy the rest of your day.
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