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84 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

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  • Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn
  • Summary: A cyborg (Schwarzenegger) is sent from the 21st century to present-day Los Angeles to assassinate a seemingly innocent women whose child will play an important part in the world from which the killer came. (MGM)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    100
    Director James Cameron and producer Gale Anne Hurd (both of whom co-wrote the script) demonstrate their storytelling virtuosity.
  2. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    100
    The movie's scares are intense, but the notion that the Terminator would move on to politics is even more frightening.
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Elvis Mitchell
    60
    A B-movie with flair.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. JakeH
    10
    This movie was down right action packed. Arnold Schwartezennager rules!!
    • 4 of 6 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    8
    "The Terminator" is a loud,noisy action "block bluster"; pretty good CGI (considering it was 1984), solid acting from Mr. governor, a dull but appealing story. Expect fun.… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  3. JaredC
    0
    "I am the Terminator," what agay type of movie this is. Sure some of the action scenes were pretty sweet but overall the movie totally completely sucked. Thumbs down for James Cameron.… Expand
    • 0 of 14 users said yes

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