The Terminator
Iconic Sci-fi action film. Actually insane that I hadn’t seen it until now. As someone with very little nostalgia for it, yeah it lives up to the hype.
Loved the action, especially towards the end. The Terminator is just such an iconic character, especially without the skin, and so you can’t help but be captivated by it. Plus, it’s Arnold Schwarzenegger. So either you get that, or a terrifying murdering robot - either is top-tier entertainment.
The Sci-fi world-building is tremendous right from the start. That’s always been one of James Cameron’s biggest strengths and it’s on full show here. Just loved the whole concept. And to be fair, the character writing is also very good for a film that isn’t focusing too much on its characters.
It’s just really good. Once the concept is established, it’s actually quite a simple storyline, but it still delivered for me. I think it’s a sign of a genuinely well-made film when someone who has limited nostalgia for it as a classic or iconic film, still really likes it. Recommended.