Review of The Terminator (1984) by Kevin M — 29 May 2013

Groundbreaking action movie! Set the standard for todays blockbusters.

This review of The Terminator (1984) was written by Kevin M on 29 May 2013.

The Terminator has generally received very positive reviews.

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