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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Salesrank: 976
Released: October 2, 2001 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
In the year 2029, the ruling super-computer, Skynet, sends an indestructible cyborg (Arnold Schwarzenegger) back in time to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) before she can fulfill her destiny and save mankind.
Description of The Terminator:
This is the film that cemented Schwarzenegger's spot in the action-brawn firmament, and it was well deserved. He's chilling as the futuristic cyborg who kills without fear, without love, without mercy. James Cameron's story and direction are pared to the bone and all the more creepy. But don't overlook the contributions of Linda Hamilton, who more than holds her own as the Terminator's would-be victim, Sarah Connor--thus creating, along with Sigourney Weaver in Alien, a new generation of rugged, clear-thinking female action stars. It's surprising how well this film holds up, and how its minimalist, malevolent violence is actually way scarier than that of its far more expensive, more effects-laden sequel. --Anne Hurley
The Terminator Reviews:
The machines are coming 
2008-06-26 - T1 is such an important movie, yes the visuals look dated, but how many franchises have lasted this long?
The whole man versus machine has inspired and influenced so many artists, musicians, and other filmmakers.
The acting in this movie is pretty good, Arnold acts like a robot so I'm sure this role wasn't too difficult for him.
Linda Hamilton does the tough lady with brains instead of the usual damsel in distress nonsense.
The directing, the story is top notch.
T1 is a must see for all action, sci fi fans.
Highly recommended.
The Begininator: The Movie that Started it All 
2008-06-17 - This is a classic movie to the point where it has become a serious cliche. However it is well made and finely paced. The soundtrack is seriously '80s but otherwise fine. Most importantly, however, this movie paved the road for the very excellent second movie.
The effects are dated, but they work well enough for the movie because they are shot with competence and an eye towards the end result of the movie.
Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton work well together and Schwarzenegger is perfectly cast here in a rare (for him at least) villain role.
The Legacy Begins
2008-06-03 - While almost 25 years after its release, the Terminator franchise is still going strong. James Cameron's original film is a low-budget thrillfest that truly made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star. The film follows a young carefree women as she learns that she will one day give birth to a resistance leader that will save the world. The downside is that evil robots don't want to see that happen and send a robotic Arnold back in the past to kill her long before she's even pregnant. Lots of bang for the buck with this film as the action and stunts are thrilling and brutal. Go check out the move that started this billion-dollar franchise. I recommend it for adults 18+.
I love Terminator!
2008-05-29 - 1080p HDTV with my PS3 playing this movie is so freaking awesome! Looking way better than the VHS and DVD with the standard TV.
Great for its day!
2008-05-22 - It was ARNOLD, not much else needs to be said. I think the movie was done and the line 'I'll be Back' is still being done.
