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The Terminator

7.7/10 ★★★★☆ 7.7 ◷ 108 min 1984-10-26 United Kingdom
SReviewed bySite Amin
Production Company
Hemdale

Story

In 1984, an indestructible cyborg is sent from the year 2029 to kill a young woman whose unborn son will be the future salvation of humanity. The only hope of the young woman and humanity is a young soldier from the year 2029.

Review

7.7/10★★★★☆ 7.7
Terminator is a thriller-action experience built on the prophecy that a child born in 1984 will be the salvation of humanity. An indestructible cyborg sent from 2029 reaches into the past to destroy the young woman and the hopes she carries, dragging the audience into a chase that oscillates between two time periods. The film deals with the themes of the inevitability of fate and the domination of technology over humanity in a dark visual language. The director manages to balance action and tension by combining scenes with a meticulous rhythm; Especially the rooftop fight and neon-lit street chases involve the audience in the environment with camera movements. The protagonist's reflection of the character's internal contradiction with his silent gaze embodies the fragility of humanity in the face of a mechanical enemy. The supporting actors serve as a backdrop to their duties, but their performances generally have sufficient depth. The scenario offers a new perspective by taking time travel and prophecy motifs out of classical science-fiction patterns. The tension climax results in an unexpected finale and reinforces the themes and messages of the film. While the audience witnesses the consequences of the characters' decisions and actions, they dive into deep thought about the effects of technology on human life. In addition to providing a strong visual and narrative experience, the film also manages to make its audience think.

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  • The director manages to balance action and tension by combining scenes with a meticulous rhythm; Especially the rooftop fight and neon-lit street chases involve the audience in the environment with camera movements.
  • In addition to providing a strong visual and narrative experience, it also manages to make its audience think.

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