Review of The Terminator (1984) by Craig A — 19 Sep 2014

Story telling at its best. The Terminator is an example of a perfect film.

This review of The Terminator (1984) was written by Craig A on 19 Sep 2014.

The Terminator has generally received very positive reviews.

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