Review of The Terminator (1984) by Ninetailkitsune — 13 Apr 2018
A combination of an action movie and a thinking movie that actually works. Unbelievably well in fact. The acting is amazing for this type of movie, especially Linda Hamilton. We get to see her character grow realistically from a soft young adult working at a diner to a hardened (though not entirely) informed character with only one goal on her mind.
The music is the best score I have ever heard. It adds suspense and bleakness and a fourth dimension to what is presented. The visuals are very well done for its time, including the robot. The story is also very powerful especially the war scene that Reese describes to Sarah: it's depressing and it makes you want to prevent this future from happening.
Overall, this film is a recommend with action-packed scenes, likable characters, a haunting score, great visuals and an insight into the future that is ultimately in despair yet inspiring.
This review of The Terminator (1984) was written by Ninetailkitsune on 13 Apr 2018.
The Terminator has generally received very positive reviews.
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