Terminator (Movie Series)

Image Credits: Terminator 3, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Image Credits: Terminator 3, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Main Cast:
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger

Director:
  • James Cameron - The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Jonathan Mostow - Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines


About the movie:

The Terminator, released in 1984, is a science-fiction action movie about a seemingly indestructible cyborg assassin that was sent from the future for a deadly mission. The Terminator's task is to kill Sarah Conor and his unborn son because it will play a significant role in the future against the machines.

James Cameron, an Academy Award-winning director and producer created the concept of the Terminator characters.
 It's hard to believe that the first Terminator movie has a low production cost but the quality of the movie and all its elements are well made.


The Terminator movie series were all set in the future where machines are having a war against a man for the desire to dominate the human race. Having the robots as one of the main characters in this
movie series, made this film captivating. There is a science fiction element in each movie and the technology helped the cyborg characters to look authentic. The design of the cyborgs seems very realistic and convincing. The special effects and action sequences of the Terminator movies stand out. The theme is presented well, having the human qualities in each film, projecting what's more important than anything else.


The Terminator series are those that can be considered classic
moviesbthat never grow old. Simply one of the best action movies ever made.


SERIES SUMMARY:

The Terminator movie series offers a thrilling blend of action, suspense, and thought-provoking themes. It explores the consequences of artificial intelligence, the resilience of humanity, and the significance of choices in shaping the future.

The Terminator (1984): The first film introduces us to a post-apocalyptic future where artificially intelligent machines, led by the powerful Skynet, have taken over the world. In a desperate attempt to prevent this dystopian future, Skynet sends a deadly cyborg assassin, known as a Terminator, back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the mother of the future resistance leader. A human soldier named Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) is also sent back to protect Sarah and stop the Terminator.


Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991): The second film takes place years after the events of the first movie. Skynet sends a more advanced Terminator, the T-1000 (Robert Patrick), to eliminate John Connor (Edward Furlong), the future leader of the resistance. Another Terminator, the reprogrammed T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), is sent back to protect John. The film combines groundbreaking visual effects, intense action, and a complex storyline that delves into the themes of destiny, sacrifice, and the nature of humanity.


Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003): Set years after the events of "Judgment Day," the third film follows an adult John Connor (Nick Stahl) as he discovers that Skynet's rise to power is inevitable. He encounters a new Terminator, the T-X (Kristanna Loken), which is programmed to eliminate key resistance members. With the help of a reprogrammed T-850 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), John and Kate Brewster (Claire Danes) fight to survive and change the future.


Terminator Salvation (2009): Set in a post-apocalyptic 2018, this installment explores the war between the remnants of humanity and Skynet's machine forces. John Connor (Christian Bale), now a key resistance leader, discovers a surprising new ally named Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington). Together, they uncover Skynet's plans and work toward a decisive battle that will shape the fate of mankind.


Terminator Genisys (2015): This film takes a different approach to the series by introducing an altered timeline. John Connor (Jason Clarke) sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back in time to protect his mother, Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), from a Terminator. However, when Kyle arrives in the past, he finds a changed world where events have been altered. With the help of an aging T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), they must navigate the new timeline and prevent Skynet's rise.



MOVIE CRITIC REVIEW:
"...a science fiction action movie that astounded fans of the genre."
anonymous
TV Guide



Memorabilias / Collectibles:

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