Terminator- #852

Terminator
Originally uploaded by rhettrospective.

[James Cameron] 1984
2/5

Synopsis:
A cyborg is sent from the future on a deadly mission- to track down and kill Sarah Connor. Sarah's only hope is to be guarded by Kyle Reese, who must battles with the Terminator.

Opinion:
An interesting premise, more so considering that the film has three major screen time protagonists- Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn). Considering that, it's the Terminator whose role is the most important, and Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the cyborg is perfect for his limited acting ability.

Interesting this film doesn't hold up well in the special effect compartment- many 'lasers' and 'explosions' look like something from the 70's and on top of that, the use of a mannequin for key scenes is obvious.
It is interesting the Cameron hasn't tried to revisit this film and alter the effect, as I feel that would benefit the story.

Linda Hamilton fits in comfortable with the role of the distressed Connor, who gains strength and courage through the film and becomes a central character again the sequel.

For it's day, the film is disappointing, the acting is wooden and the special effect are flawed, but the film has becomes such a part of the cinema, that is undeniably influential.