Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

R

Released Jul 2, 2003

1 hr. 50 min.

Sci-Fi

Action

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Now 25, Connor (Nick Stahl) lives with no record of his existence -- no way he can be traced by Skynet. Out of the shadows of the future steps the T-X (Kristanna Loken), Skynet's most sophisticated cyborg killing machine yet. Now Connor's only hope for survival is the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), his mysterious former assassin. Together, they must triumph over the technologically superior T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day.

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Critics Consensus

Although T3 never reaches the heights of the second movie, it is a welcome addition to the Terminator franchise.

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Emilliano Jr S

An oddly satisfying sequel to successful hit T2.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Jamie F

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines gets a bad rap, and while it certainly is not as good as the first two films, it is still a very good follow-up. Without giving too much away, this film actually helps set up the events of the first two films, and squares the time travel circle. Arnold Schwarznegger is solid as the protector, and while Kristanna Loken is as menacing as Robert Patrick was in T2, she still does a good job of chasing down and eliminating future threats to Skynet.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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James B

Not as good a it's predecessors but still entertaining

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Jose F R

Good enough, yet, not a shadow of T2.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Keith N

Hmm. it's good but not the best.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Alex P

Whilst this film responds well to the story of the first two terminator films the acting and action really lacks aura.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Jonathan Mostow

Director

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Terminator (T-800)

Nick Stahl

John Connor

Claire Danes

Kate Brewster

David Andrews

Robert Brewster

Kristanna Loken

T-X

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

A steely [Kristanna Loken]... makes the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) look positively creaky.

Jul 22, 2022

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Perhaps wisely, Mostow doesn't try to outdo James Cameron. His sequel has a B-movie spirit--swift, punchy, tongue often in cheek. ...at its screeching, wall-breaking best, "T3" achieves heavy-metal slapstick.

Mar 13, 2018

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B+

Sep 7, 2011

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mostow directs without concern for his own ideas, and instead considers What Would Cameron Do? In turn, we wonder the same thing. The result isn’t poor direction, just clearly not that of a singular voice.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 19, 2023

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

What is one to make of such a cheap and unserious, but misanthropic and morbid conclusion? A Terminator 4 is foreseen, and there is most likely no way to forestall that future.

Feb 16, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It's undeniably fun to see Schwarzenegger return for another high-octane installment in the hugely successful franchise.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 9, 2020

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Synopsis

Now 25, Connor (Nick Stahl) lives with no record of his existence -- no way he can be traced by Skynet. Out of the shadows of the future steps the T-X (Kristanna Loken), Skynet's most sophisticated cyborg killing machine yet. Now Connor's only hope for survival is the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), his mysterious former assassin. Together, they must triumph over the technologically superior T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day.

Director: Jonathan Mostow
Executive Producer: Moritz Borman, Guy East, Nigel Sinclair, Gale Anne Hurd
Screenwriter: John D. Brancato, Michael Ferris, Tedi Sarafian, Michael Ferris
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: InterMedia Film Equities Ltd., IMF, C-2 Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Brief Nudity|Strong Sci-Fi Action|Strong Sci-Fi Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 2, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $150.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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