Buy Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines on DVD

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

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Review

Totally unnecessary but surprisingly entertaining, this sequel finds Arnold fighting a female (or female-shaped, anyway) enemy, while still protecting John Connor. Sarah (played by Linda Hamilton) is sorely missed this time, and the whole thing has a somewhat strained, contrived "sequelitis" feel to it. The good news is that the film has a good sense of humor about itself (Arnold's de rigeur search for clothing — especially his sunglasses — is a real hoot), and the action is great, most notably the first big chase, which is nothing short of terrific. There's also a witty cameo from a veteran of the first two films, and an unexpected ending. Schwarzeneggar and Danes are quite good, though Stahl (standing in for Furlong as John Connor) seems a bit ill at ease. Director Mostow is no James Cameron, but he's no slouch, either; the film moves at a fast clip, and, all things considered, is pretty darned good. As science fiction, Terminator 3 is marginal at best; as a dumb-fun action flick, however, you could do a helluva lot worse.

-- Dean C. Galanis

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DVD Pan & Scan: $17.99 (2-disc set)

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Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 085392772223
ISBN: 0790780402
Catalog #: DP1964862

Studio : Warner

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Pan & Scan,
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: w/ Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jonathan Mostow and more
Introduction by Arnold, Revealing New Footage, On-Set Gag Reel, Visual Effects Lab: Interactive Effects Lab That Lets Viewers Build Their Own Action Scene, Galleries of Storyboards, Skynet Personnel / Weaponry Database
Documentaries: HBO First Look Documentary