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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines starts in high gear and never slows down. The apocalyptic "Judgment Day" of T2 was never prevented, only postponed: John Connor (Nick Stahl, replacing T2's Edward Furlong), now 22 and disconnected from society, is being pursued yet again, this time by the advanced T-X, a sleek "Terminatrix" (coldly expressionless Kristanna Loken) programmed to stop Connor from becoming the saviour of humankind. Originally programmed as an assassin, a disadvantaged T-101 cyborg (Arnold Schwarzenegger, bidding fond farewell to his signature role) arrives from the future to join Connor and future wife Kate (Claire Danes) in thwarting the T-X's relentless pursuit. The plot presents a logical fulfilment of T2's prophecy, disposing of Connor's mother (Linda Hamilton is sorely missed) while computer-driven machines assume control, launching a nuclear nightmare that Connor must survive.
With Breakdown and U-571 serving as rehearsals for this cautionary epic of mass destruction, director Jonathan Mostow wisely avoids any stylistic connection to James Cameron's classics; instead he's crafted a fun, exciting popcorn thriller, humorous and yet still effectively nihilistic, and comparable to Jurassic Park III in returning the Terminator franchise to its potent B-movie roots. --Jeff Shannon
On the DVD: Terminator 3 two-disc set has only one deleted scene, but it's first-class. The "Sgt Candy Scene" is a must-see and, unfortunately, the best thing on the second disc. The rushed HBO documentary shows us far more flash than substance. Better is the Visual Effects Lab that goes more in-depth with four sequences, although you need to wade through a weak interface for each segment. Making your "own" effects isn't that much fun; you can only choose a few effects that change in two scenes. Anyone looking to get the complicated backstory of the trilogy figured out should dig into the "Sky Net Database" and an intricate timeline.
Disc 1 has a 30-second intro from the Governator himself, plus two commentary tracks: director Jonathan Mostow goes into great detail on how the little things (from lighting street scenes to tricks for destroying buildings) count; the second track is pieced together from the actors recorded separately--here Mostow appears with actress Claire Danes doing her first commentary track. The anamorphic 2.40:1 widescreen picture and thunderous DTS 5.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1 sound options deliver everything you would expect. --Doug Thomas
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Arnold SchwarzeneggerDirectors: Jonathan Mostow
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I think the best thing about this film is the sense of surprising scariness that the baddie lady robot brings to this movie. First time I saw it, that was all I remembered about it, the scary robot. But I was disappointed with the way it ended. However, when I watched it again on this Blu-ray set, the whole thing made a bit more coherent sense and actually the ending was quite fitting and the film has gone up a notch in my estimation. The arnie T1 and T2 cliches return, and some of them work and some don't. A sense of self parody there but it's harmless fun. The menacing robot lady is just as scary watching the film second time round, and the film starts with and builds eve more tension very effectively throughout. The transfer to Blu-ray is very good and I'm glad I got this edition.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
As it was released few months ago, the quality of this blu ray is up to 2009 standard, lots of extra and lossless soundtrack.
This is superior to the US version which contains dolby 5.1 soundtrack.
This is superior to the US version which contains dolby 5.1 soundtrack.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By davidinator
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this movie and think it is better watching now than back in 03 .I love the Terminator chick , she was great and I loved the humor which was introduced into a dark story !! This is a must see and buy even if it was years ago !
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Published 17 days ago by Ukla
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T3
Characters
T-850, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger
John Connor, played by Nick Stahl
Kate Brewster, played by Claire Danes
T-X, played by Kristanna Loken... Read more
T-850, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger
John Connor, played by Nick Stahl
Kate Brewster, played by Claire Danes
T-X, played by Kristanna Loken... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Murat Feyzifar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than expected
I've been buying BluRay movies and box sets at reasonable prices in HD, since I bought my HD TV so have quite a back catalogue to get through, this being one of them. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr Andrew. S. Pearce
5.0 out of 5 stars
Femme Droid Fatale
Terminator 3 is an excellent thriller and continuation of the sci-fi saga. It gives us a fresh nemesis, T-X (Kristanna Loken), who like T-1000 from Judgement Day is made of liquid... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jack Heslop
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as bad as everyone makes it out to be!
Okay i'm going to start this review on a positive note, this film is great! Yes it may not be as good as Judgement Day but its still an entertaining, action packed watch! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Waggie
5.0 out of 5 stars
"..COOL SCI-FI SEQUEL.."
Terminator 3 will never be as cult classic as the first 2 Cameron movies but its still lots of fun with good performances from Schwarzenegger and the brilliant Kristanna Loken who... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Drury
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poorest out of the first 3 films
I think this was worst of the first 3 films. It has less action scenes than Terminator and Terminator 2 and less violent. hence the 12 rating, not a good sign. Read more
Published 13 months ago by LoBo
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible waste of time
Unfortunately if you have bought this, you have funded stupidity.
It is a terrible film, terrible story and some blooming awful acting. Read more
It is a terrible film, terrible story and some blooming awful acting. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Steelshox
1.0 out of 5 stars
The terminator series is not a comedy!
Terminator 3 rise of the machines, or should that be Terminator 3 the big joke?!
This film is a clumsy mess from start to finish, as much of a mess as Nick Stahl's... Read more
This film is a clumsy mess from start to finish, as much of a mess as Nick Stahl's... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Film
Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines is a good film because if they didn't have Arnold Schwarzenegger, it would be quite bad. It isn't as good as the first and second, though. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. T. C. Brewster
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