Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]

Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]
by Jonathan Mostow

Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]

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Actor: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Claire Danes, David Andrews, Kristanna Loken, Nick Stahl
Director: Jonathan Mostow
Brand: Warner Brothers
Producer: Andrew G. Vajna
Producer: Aslan Nadery
Writer: Gale Anne Hurd
Writer: James Cameron
Writer: John D. Brancato
Writer: Michael Ferris
Writer: Tedi Sarafian
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 109 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-09-26
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Home Video

DVD Reviews of Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]

DVD Review: Slow, boring and a lame ending.
Summary: 2 Stars

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines gave me new appreciation for the uneven television show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. At least the show wasn't wasn't dull.

The film started off well enough, with a grimness that fits in well with the original movie. But soon it becomes clear that was meant to cover for cruddy production values, stiff dialogue and uneven characterization. (It's a strange day when Arnold Schwarzenegger overacts in a part.)

There's the illogical writing -- none of the characters find it strange that they can break into a top-secret military facility that seemingly has no guards around and no personnel at all -- and CGI-generated robot threats that change size based on how large or small their environs are.

And then there's the conclusion. I know, it was supposed to be grim (and possibly set up a sequel, which I suppose it does, even though it's one in which everyone involved is disavowing the third movie), but it's delivered with no oomph, and what should be a horrifying moment instead elicits a "so what?"

This is a rental at best, but even then, most casual Terminator fans would be better served skipping this one entirely and just going straight from T2 to Salvation. If you must bridge the gap, watch the television show instead of this dud.

DVD Review: Cliche BULL S**T 5.5/10 continued on swordfish/Terminator 3 double feature reviews
Summary: 2 Stars

I wish James Cameron would've directed this movie Johnaton Mostow gave it a college try I respect him for that. John D Brancato and Micheal Ferris gave Christina Lokken a cliche character oh she has a projectile cannon a flame thrower and her hands can also turn into a circular saw Lokken plays the T X. Brancato & Ferris gave her cheesy lines when Arnold shoud've had them but they gave him talk to the hand one of the worse line of the late 90's early 2000's. When the T X is pulled over by a cop she expands her breasts and tells the cop I like your gun. Or When she arrives from the year 2032 a she's butt necked of course like all Terminator films this woman asks her if she's alright T X responds I like your car. It doesn't even show the lady getting killed. To my point in T1 Arnold didn't say much in T2 Robert Patrick didn't say much they were cold calculating killing machines. Another bad thing Edward Furlong didn't return for personal issues we got Nick Sthal who was a gay, sissy John Connor.

DVD Review: Good movie, great ending
Summary: 5 Stars

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a very good action packed movie that has a very amazing and yet, frightening ending.

As a follower of the Terminator series, T3 really stands its own ground against T1 and T2.

The acting is good, but the story line is better. I know there were a lot of terminator fans that hated this movie, but i loved it. I saw it 4 times at the movie theater!

The story again revolves around John Connor, only this time, he's not the main target, his leadership is.

Skynet sends back the TX, a woman terminator who is equiped like Inspector Gadget with everything from flame throwers to chainsaws. She also has the power to control other machines, which makes for a great car chase scene in the movie.

Arnold is back, and he has some very funny lines (talk to the hand), but again, as a Terminator fan, the key moment was when he first appears on scene, very reminiscent of the Inidana Jones shadown scene in The Cyrstal Skull.

overall, the movie is excellent, and honestly, you don't have to know or have seen the 1st 2 movies to understand this one.

My favorite part of the movie is the ending. It has a very realistic doomsday feel like in the movie The Day After, with nukes coming out from the ground and blowing the world to Judgement Day in the Terminator movie.

The only thing that really bothered me about T3, is forced comedy (the Victoria's Secret scene, what's the point?) and some poor editing (how in the heck did both the Terminator and TX know to go to the Animal Shelter right away?)

but other than that, good movie. The DVD is excellent and features deleted scenes, features, and even the making of T3 and T3 the video game.

Overall, 5 stars. T3 stands its own ground. good popcorn movie, great ending.

DVD Review: If You Liked 'T2,' You Should Like This
Summary: 4 Stars

If you watched the first two movies in this "series," particularly the second film, then most of this should be very familiar territory. You can expect to see more of the same, meaning:

1 - Some spectacular action scenes; 2 - more action than is needed; 3 - A supposedly-unstoppable villain robot (this time a female); 3 - profane and somewhat annoying lead characters, except for Arnold, of course; 4 - seeing some naked butts (odd knowing one is the governor of Califronia); 5 - humor mixed in with all the violence; 6 - great overall special-effects and surround sound.

The first 30 minutes of this movie was the best part, I thought. Overall, there was so much action it wore me out but it was a worthy sequel to the last movie. If you enjoyed watching what the "bad cyborg" Robert Patrick could do in the "Terminator 2," you'll really be entertained by his successor, played by Kristannia Loken. Like Patrick, she doesn't say much....but doesn't have to. Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, performs admirably in his last starring role (I think) before tackling bigger responsibilities in real life.

DVD Review: I've had the 2-disk WS SE of this DVD for at least 4 years...
Summary: 4 Stars

I've seen it in the bargain bins for $5...so why the re-release? It's a good movie and all but I wouldn't think it would rate a re-release at over twice the price you can find it for out here. Amazon still lists the 2-disk Widescreen Special Edition of this (with 830 reviews) but of course it's unavailable except via the Marketplace (from 99? up).

The movie companies are busy discontinuing some movies altogether rendering them unavailable and giving the scalpers at Ebay and Amazon Marketplace the opportunity to sell them for anywhere from $50 to $250, but then they re-release movies like this which have already made their rounds and have been rattling around the bargain bins for some time now, it makes no sense to me...

As far as the actual movie goes, I thought it was very entertaining, perhaps not quite as with 1 and 2, but entertaining nonetheless. It adds to the story as opposed to detracting from it like some sequels seem inclined to do, and the special effects are outstanding. I look forward to seeing what they've done with part 4. -kd5-

Description of Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines [HD DVD]

A decade has passed since John Connor (NICK STAHL) helped prevent Judgment Day and save mankind from mass destruction. Now 25, Connor lives "off the grid" - no home, no credit cards, no cell phone and no job. No record of his existence. No way he can be traced by Skynet - the highly developed network of machines that once tried to kill him and wage war on humanity. Until, out of the shadows of the future steps the T-X (KRISTANNA LOKEN), Skynet's most sophisticated cyborg killing machine yet. Sent back through time to complete the job left unfinished by her predecessor, the T-1000, this machine is as relentless as her human guise is beautiful. Now Connor's only hope for survival is the Terminator (ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER), his mysterious former assassin. Together, they must triumph over the technologically superior T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day - or face the apocalypse and the fall of civilization as we know it.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Documentaries
Easter Eggs
Featurette
Gag Reel
Introduction
Photo gallery

With a reported budget of $172 million, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines starts in high gear and never slows down. The apocalyptic "Judgment Day" of T2 was never prevented, only postponed: John Connor (Nick Stahl, replacing T2's Edward Furlong), now 22 and disconnected from society, is being pursued yet again, this time by the advanced T-X, a sleek "Terminatrix" (coldly expressionless Kristanna Loken) programmed to stop Connor from becoming the savior of humankind. Originally programmed as an assassin, a disadvantaged T-101 cyborg (Arnold Schwarzenegger, bidding fond farewell to his signature role) arrives from the future to join Connor and his old acquaintance Kate (Claire Danes) in thwarting the T-X's relentless pursuit. The plot presents a logical fulfillment of T2 prophesy, disposing of Connor's mother (Linda Hamilton is sorely missed) while computer-driven machines assume control, launching a nuclear nightmare that Connor must survive. With Breakdown and U-571 serving as worthy rehearsals for this cautionary epic of mass destruction, director Jonathan Mostow wisely avoids any stylistic connection to James Cameron's Terminator classics; instead he's crafted a fun, exciting popcorn thriller, humorous and yet still effectively nihilistic, and comparable to Jurassic Park III in returning the Terminator franchise to its potent B-movie roots. --Jeff Shannon

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