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Returning for a third bout of cyborg time travelling, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his good-robot role from TERMINATOR 2, once again travelling back from the future to prote...Read more
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Terminator 3 - BEST TERMINATOR YET
Wow. What a great movie.
Wow. What a way to end the genre that changed movies, special effects, etc.
Wow. Arnold Schwarzenegger still whoops butt at 60.
And W...Read more
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is about as good as any movie that is third in the series. It has a surprisingly good cast, and Arnold is back looking like a young robot. ...Read more

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set, Pan & Scan)

Jon Mostow, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kristanna Loken|Theatrical release: 2003 | Rating: R (MPAA)

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Returning for a third bout of cyborg time travelling, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his good-robot role from TERMINATOR 2, once again travelling back from the future to protect future human resistance leader John Connor (played this time around by Nick Stahl). We soon discover that Connor has become something of a drifter, his mother Sarah Connor has passed away, and he has taken to the road in order to preserve himself for his supposed destiny. When Connor breaks into a lab to score some painkillers, he unwittingly runs into his future belle Kate Brewster (Claire Danes), and a whole load of titanium-plated-trouble in the form of a hot female Terminator played by newcomer Kristanna Loken. Hell-bent on destroying Connor, Brewster, and anyone else that gets in her way, Loken's Terminator comes face to face with Schwarzenegger's Terminator leading to some epic battles between the two cyborgs, and a neat string of one-liners from Schwarzenegger.Director Jonathan Mostow (U-571) clearly relishes upping the CGI ante for this explosive sequel, providing some no-holds-barred action sequences. Mostow also offers intriguing storylines continued from the previous two films, delighting fans of the franchise. In the chaotic final sequences Schwarzenegger warns "she'll be back," hinting that there's more Terminator frenzy to come in the not-too-distant future.

Product Details
  • Edition: Pan & Scan 2-Disc Set
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Rating: R (MPAA)
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 085392772223

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Genre:Action/Adventure
Format:DVD
Region:Region 1
Display Format:Pan & Scan 2-Disc Set

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Director:Jon Mostow
Leading Role:Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kristanna Loken
eBay Product ID: EPID3435445
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"...That T3 fulfils its assignment so ably is a triumph of brain taking over where brawn can no longer prevail....[With] bright, heavy metal charm, unexpectedly lively and self-aware wit..."
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (07/11/2003)

"...Stan Winston's creature effects are first-rate....[Mostow] propels the narrative with the same zippy B-movie energy he brought to his smaller-scaled BREAKDOWN and U-571....T3 is good enough to warrant a T4..."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (07/24/2003)

"...Schwarzenegger still looks spectacular..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (07/01/2003)

"...An expertly paced and efficient sci-fi thrill machine, T3 effectively marries impressive action sequences with persuasive storytelling..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (07/02/2003)

"...T3 delivers the goods. A hard-hitting, straight-ahead sci-fi actioner..."
Variety - Todd McCarthy (06/30/2003)

"...The stunning Loken's liquid-metal performance as the T-X easily holds its own against the franchise's baddies past, while Stahl and the always-engaging Claire Danes do respectable work..."
Box Office - Michael Tunison (09/01/2003)

"...Viewers will be pleased to find out that yet more dastardly shape-shifting awaits them in T3..."
Movieline's Hollywood Life - Stephen Farber (07/01/2003)

"Arnie's most satisfying romp since 1994's TRUE LIES."
Sight and Sound - Matthew Leyland (02/01/2004)

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Terminator 3 - BEST TERMINATOR YET

Created: 25/10/05
Wow. What a great movie.
Wow. What a way to end the genre that changed movies, special effects, etc.
Wow. Arnold Schwarzenegger still whoops butt at 60.
And Wow. Kristanna Loken is simply awesome!

I went into this movie with the highest of expectations - counting each day with another Arnold-loving buddy and we saw it at the 10:00am showing on July 4th. Awesome. It exceeded all expectations. Great action scenes - phenomenal car chase and wreckage right up front. Excellent use of Arnold's corny one-liners. And Arnold even pokes fun at himself. The cast is phenomenal and - in all honesty - this is hands down my favorite Terminator of the trilogy!


Arnold Schwarzenegger is Terminator
Nick Stahl is John Connor
Claire Danes is Kate Brewster
Kristanna Loken is T-X
David Andrews is Robert Brewster
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Created: 01/05/08
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is about as good as any movie that is third in the series. It has a surprisingly good cast, and Arnold is back looking like a young robot. He was not young at all when he filmed this movie. The truth is that my son is a big fan of the Terminator, and anybody who enjoyed the first two movies, whether they be a cult fan or a casual fan, should at least see this movie. Especially since there is a TV series out now.
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The movie that makes you think

Created: 04/04/08
I think this movie is great the only reason I gave it a good rating was the fact that all the efforts of the first two movies seems to be like they were in vain. It does make sense by keeping John alive so that the future has a leader to fight the machines but still I was a bit disappointed at the end, but it makes sence to a point too. I suggest buying the first two so that you can really apprieciate this one.
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Very interesting science fiction movie

Created: 16/08/07
This science fiction film is very interesting to watch. The essential reason I purchased this film is because I wanted to watch the interesting movie effects such as high performance graphics with robots and an interesting plot line. The plot line in this movie would keep the viewer wondering what would happen next. When a viewer watches this dvd, it feels like you are in the movie. The dvd was much better than a regular vhs tape because the graphics were high digital quality and stereo surround sound. The dvd had excellent resolution and the picture was adjusted to the proper settings. I would strongly recommend this movie to anyone who has an interest in science fiction films.
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A great sequel to one of the best movies of all time

Created: 02/01/07
There are alot of mixed reviews about this movie, probably due to the fact that it didn't have the feel of the other two terminators prequels. T3 was more light hearted, and was more into the politics of the world of the movie. However, even though I loved the prequels, this one was a fresh new feel to the story, and it worked just fine for me.

As for the fight scenes, its sort of in the middle of the three movies, where it was better than T1, but not as good as T2. The T1000 in my mind is the ultimate terminator, and this new one didn't seem as fearing as the T1000. However, Arnold was just as good years later, and still plays a great terminator. 4 out of 5.
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