Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The machines will rise.

Directed by Jonathan Mostow

Produced by Intermedia Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions

2003109 min6.2 / 10

A high-octane action thriller about humanity's fight against sentient machines, driven by relentless pursuit and explosive set pieces rather than emotional depth.

It's been 10 years since John Connor saved Earth from Judgment Day, and he's now living under the radar, steering clear of using anything Skynet can trace. That is, until he encounters T-X, a robotic assassin ordered to finish what T-1000 started. Good thing Connor's former nemesis, the Terminator, is back to aid the now-adult Connor … just like he promised.

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  • Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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