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Originally Posted by Pete  THE TERMINATOR is one of the greatest films ever made. TERMINATOR 2 is good but loses points for being cheesy. Part 3 and SALVATION are average. |
I don't know about 'one of the greatest films ever made', but it is a lesson in what you can do with very little money and a great script (albeit slightly plagiarised from two episodes of The Outer Limits), coupled with fine performances and tight, horror inflicted direction.
Terminator 2 isn't as good a film, feeling slightly bloated at times, but is a great adrenaline ride with CGI which still looks amazing.
I hated the third instalment at first but it has grown on me tomorrow seen it. Salvation has gone in the opposite direction as, the first time I saw it, I liked the action sequences and general direction but, on repeated viewings, the wooden acting, leaden dialogue and horrible direction by McG really stands out.