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Terminator 3:
Rise of the Machines (2003)

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Viewed: 6/07

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6/07: I was expecting Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines to be a bad picture, but I wasn't prepared to see one of the worst ever made.

My gosh, it's truly that. Logic? Gone. Intelligence? Nada. Believability? Forget it. Rather, the film is all about the monstrosity of sickening special effects.

"Talk to the hand." What the hell is this? Are the filmmakers telling me the stupid, sissy weakling is the future leader of the resistance? He wouldn't survive a prison gang rape. What's Claire Danes doing in part three? She doesn't know how to act!

Now, I understand why James Cameron refused to direct it and why Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't want to come back. But the former director urged his star to do it anyway so he could make a shitload of money. That's how he was able to finance his gubernatorial campaign. Either way, it's clear that Arnold showed zero heart in playing the famed character. On the other hand, Linda Hamilton is denied a big role because there's nothing more to do with her character. Who cares about Edward Furlong?

Speaking of Los Angeles, why is John still there? How about going to somewhere like...North Dakota? Oh, right...if somebody rides a motorcycle at 75 mph and crashes, what do you think is the realistic outcome? If your answer is "not much," then I will like you to give it a go.

All in all, the Terminator franchise has been officially turned into a cash cow.