Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

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Released Jul 2, 2003

1h 50m

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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.

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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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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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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robby m

I'll go to the ends of anywhere defending the story of this flick. Claire Danes is compelling as the source of power behind John Connor who really struggles with his meaning and purpose as to how it relates to the future he's been led to believe was inevitable

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Daniel N

Hands down the worst terminator movie in the series. Shocking casting, shocking acting and terrible writing. John Conners character was an incredibly annoying coward and I was waiting for him to get killed so I didn't have to watch him anymore. Really disappointing.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Obi-wan K

Tbh this was a ok movie I mean it felt stale and Fucking dry

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Joseph B

While Terminator 3 doesn't quite match the quality of the first two films in the franchise, it is still worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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Jerod S

Terminator 3 relies on some slapstick machine fights to keep things moving. And even though it's not top of the heap, its solid.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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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
Producer: Mario Kassar, Andrew G. Vajna, Joel B. Michaels, Hal Lieberman, Colin Wilson
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
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)