Review of The Terminator (1984) by Floro — 17 Oct 2021

I think it has a very predictable plot but you can kind of enjoy the fast-paced action sequences.

This review of The Terminator (1984) was written by Floro on 17 October 2021.

The Terminator has generally received very positive reviews.

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