Review of The Terminator (1984) by Stefan G — 14 Nov 2014
Even after thirty years, this film hasn't lost any of the traits that make it a classic film. The Terminator was and still is a classic film, and this is because all the elements are there. The story is told very well, with perfect pacing, and a fine balance between exposition of the story, sharp twists, and high-calibre action.
The characters are all finely played as well, with great performances from the main cast. However, the real show stealer is Schwarzenegger's performance as the eponymous Terminator. His career-defining performance as a soulless killing machine is what cements this as a classic film in every sense of the word.
The film sports a fittingly dark aesthetic, which contemplates the theme of a soulless killer chasing its prey, and the special effects have stood the test of time, and look much better than most special effects do today.
Despite being labelled an action film, it's less about action and more about suspense, for the most part, and this film delivers both on a very satisfying level. It's very easy to see why this film has a lasting influence on action movies from the past thirty years, because this film did everything right.
This review of The Terminator (1984) was written by Stefan G on 14 Nov 2014.
The Terminator has generally received very positive reviews.
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