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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a 2003 science fiction action film directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes, and Kristanna Loken. It is the third installment in the Terminator film series, following 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Plot
In July, 2004, nine years after the events of the second film, Connor (Nick Stahl) lives with no record of his existence -- no way he can be traced by Skynet. Out of the shadows of the future steps the T-X (Kristanna Loken), Skynet's most sophisticated cyborg killing machine yet. Now Connor's only hope for survival is the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), his mysterious former assassin. Together, they must triumph over the technologically superior T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) A decent follow up to the first film.
 * 2) CGI effects that were still considered revolutionary at the time, and still look amazing today.
 * 3) Good storyline.
 * 4) T-X is a decent villain, but her goal is that she is trying to terminate John Connor, Terminate the rogue Terminator, and even helping Skynet bring about Judgment Day and destroy the entire human race.
 * 5) The film itself still serves as a worthy addition to the franchise.
 * 6) Decent acting.
 * 7) A very depressing ending where Judgement Day had almost wiped out all humanity.
 * 8) Amazing, and depressing soundtrack such as the soundtrack, Radio.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Not for the easily offended.
 * 2) A few cringeworthy moments, such as T-X's breast grows when she sees a sign.
 * 3) The film feels a bit of a small step down from the first two films.

Reception
The film received generally favorable reviews from critics. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 69% approval rating with an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 205 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Although T3 never reaches the heights of the second movie, it is a welcome addition to the Terminator franchise." On Metacritic, the film received a score of 66 out of 100, based on 41 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews" with a 7.6/10 user score rating. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.