Brilliant!

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The Terminator is one of the best films in the history of cinema, and is a landmark production in terms of both sci-fi and action. Although the film was made over 20 years ago it has lost very little of its original impact.

Sarah Connor (Hamilton) is a young woman whose tranquil existence is interrupted when a cyborg that looks like a human is sent back in time to kill her. In the future, Sarah is destined to give birth to John Connor - a young man who will win the war between man and machine when the world has ended.

But human Kyle Reese (Biehn) is also sent back in time as Sarah's protector. And thus begins an exciting, suspenseful chase against time as Sarah is hunted by the 'terminator' cyborg who will stop at nothing to accomplish his mission.

The film was made on a low budget, but this never shows. The future war sequences shown throughout the film are absolutely spectacular and showcase superb special effects. But what makes this film so brilliant is the innovative plotline. The plot is so unique, and complimented so well by the great script and remarkable execution.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a formidable villain. His screen presence is unlike any screen villain of all time. And because terminators show no emotion, this is Arnie in his element - it being acceptable to deliver lines in a cardboard fashion and instead focus on firing guns.

The Terminator is a showcase of now classic, memorable scenes. There's tonnes of action, and the whole movie is incredibly violent. Topped off extremely well with James Cameron's directing and Brad Fiedel's unforgettable score.

Overall, The Terminator is a sci-fi action flick and succeeds extremely well. No-one can afford to miss this one.

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