THE TERMINATOR (Theatrical Release USA 1984)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.8|5.0 Stars ìììì

The Terminator—another top-of-the-line Arnold Schwarzenegger action film—delivers the message that if you rid yourself of things that are harmful to you, you will have a better life. All humor aside, the story is the quintessence of superlative and matchless tension laced with special effects.

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Storyline

Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) is sent from the future to protect Sarah Conner (Linda Hamilton), a woman destined to produce a child who will lead people against a self-aware defense network bent on destroying the human race. At the same time Kyle Reese is sent back, the defense network has sent back a cyborg terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to exterminate Sarah Conner before she gives birth to this child. 

Additional Thanks

Best work for Writer and Director James Cameron. Thank you to Executive Producers John Daly and Derek Gibson for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Lieutenant Ed Traxler (Paul Winfield), Detective Hal Vukovich (Lance Henricksen), Matt Buchanan (Rick Rossovich), Ginger Ventura (Bess Motta), and Dr Peter Silberman (Earl Boen).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Above average action entertainment with a terrific futuristic storyline.

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