Review of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) by Ash-Lord — 16 Nov 2013

A sub-par sequel to the amazing T2, but a serviceable action film on it's own.

This review of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) was written by Ash-Lord on 16 Nov 2013.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines has generally received positive reviews.

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