Review of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) by Simon O — 17 Apr 2012

My least favourite of the terminator franchise.

This review of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) was written by Simon O on 17 Apr 2012.

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

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