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Salutations. This is my second rant, this time focused on a movie that brings my piss to a boil like no other: Terminator 3.

First, lets give a quick overview of the series. The Terminator came out in 1982, written and directed by James Cameron. The plot is the most simple of the Terminator films. Skynet, a sentient computer, kills off most of humanity and creates Terminators to wipe out the rest of the humans, who have formed a resistance lead by John Connor. Skynet sends a Terminator back in time to eliminate Sarah Connor, the mother of John Connor, leader of the resistance. The special effects are not very good by today's standards, but the interesting story and good execution make it a film that still holds up today.  The movie was a hit and went on to make 78 million worldwide off of a 6 million budget. I give it a 8 out of 10.

  9 years later a sequel was produced, again written and directed by James Cameron. This sequel was the shit. It took everything that made the first film great and improved on it. The special effects kicked ass and are still impressive, the story was kicked up a few notches by adding a good and a bad terminator to duke it out. The story is a rehash of thew first one, but done so well all can be forgiven. Having failed to prevent the birth of John Connor, Skynet sends back a T-1000 to take out John this time. The resistance sends back a reprogrammed terminator to defend John, and the madness begins. The T-1000 is a great villain and you really do believe he can kick Arnold's ass in this movie. Arnold also gives a great performance, adding depth and characterization to his character that deepens over time. In case you couldn't tell, I fucking love this movie. As far as action goes, you can't get better than this. As far as story goes, you can't get better than this. Terminator 2 is a nearly flawless film and one of the few films I consider to be a 10 out of 10.

In 1996, Terminator 2 3D opened at Universal Studios Florida and later in Hollywood. This 12 minute theme park attraction reunited the cast of Terminator 2 ans was again written and directed by James Cameron. This show is awesome, and what I consider to be the real Terminator 3. Sure, the plot is never really specified and it can be considered non canon, but I really enjoy it every time I see it at Universal Studios Hollywood. It is still playing to this date, and I recommend you check it out if you get the chance.

 In 2003, Terminator 3 was released. It was neither written nor directed by James Cameron, and the only returning cast member was Schwarzenegger. Oh boy. Where to begin.... Well, for starters John Connor is a sniveling little pussy who hides from his own shadow. The brave kid shown in the second movie is gone, and instead we get this little asshole who is afraid the world will end at any minute.This is mostly due to the fact that Sarah Connor is dead. So, he is living off the grid when he meets some girl he had feelings for before the events of the second movie. By leaving in the second film, he stood her up. Meanwhile, Skynet sends a T-X, some girl Terminator to go kill all of the future lieutenants of the resistance. Another Terminator is sent back to protect them.

So they set off, running. Then fighting. Then running. Then fighting. Until finally, John asks "I thought we stopped judgment day!", to which Arnold replies "Judgment day in inevitable, and by the way, I killed you in the future". Which has nothing to do with the plot and has no relevance to the task at hand besides being a poor attempt at a plot twist. God, this plot is very tired and contrived. Not to mention... JUDGMENT DAY IS INEVITABLE? Well, that's fine but this completely negates the theme of the first two movies which was "There is no future but what we make". Apparently this isn't so, because all the personal sacrifice in the second movie meant nothing if they couldn't change what was going to happen. Rape my childhood will you...

Anyway, John does not believe this and says they need to kill Skynet. So they fight their way to Skynet, just before Judgment day is supposed to happen. The Terminator and the T-X kill each other while fighting. John and his girlfriend who is largely pointless enter the room where Skynet is, blow it up and all ends happily ever after. Well, not exactly. They enter the room to find.... nothing. The bombs drop and judgment day begins. Well fuck me sideways. The Terminator tricked them into a bomb shelter because he knew Judgment day was inevitable.  That sneaky bastard! Not only did he save John Connor, he robbed the audience of an exciting ending and instead gave us an unsatisfying cop out. Thanks, Arnie.

This sequel can suck my cock. This movie never should have been made, at least not this way. Linda Hamilton was smart enough to stay away from this piece of shit without the direction of James Cameron, as should the audience. If you are looking for a brainless action flick, as you are a dumbass then by all means pop this movie into the DVD player. You will likely love it. But if you revere the first two films as cinematic masterpieces, or are looking for a coherent storyline, then stay away from this pile of disappointing shit. 

Thanks for reading and comment if you wish. Until next time.