Biehn’s performance as Reese is incredible, especially his flashbacks to the post judgement day war. His unrelenting will to protect Sarah is just as strong as the Terminator’s is to kill her.
That's interesting because Reese's acting is 1 of the few things that bothered me about the movie - he has very little changes of tone the way he always seems to be shouting with a subtle high-pitch. There are a good number of points where he sounds like someone reading lines rather than a character (though he has some good instances as well)
Kyle Reese: "It can't be bargained with...it can't be reasoned with...it doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear and it absolutely will not stop EVER - until you are dead." One of the best lines I've ever heard in any movie and illustrates perfectly why, in my opinion, the Terminator is one of the most genuinely terrifying 'villains' in cinema history. If Kyle and Sarah had escaped and managed to hide away on the other side of the world, even hiding for years, the T-800 would be looking for them every single moment and - one day - it would find them again. They would NEVER be safe. Brilliant movie and great review Oliver - thanks!
@@Bonez0r no, those have a relatively short mission operation time, and still work under orders or as piloted. It's just a remote controlled plane vs a piloted one, it's not magic and they're far from unstoppable. If you're they're target, then without drones they'd just send a plane or couple helicopters after you instead. There's no real functional difference. With a terminator it's different. They're not opportunity on the orders of a human authority structure you can know or influence, and they are extremely tough and once sent, never stop. Terrorists are pretty different too, but at least they don't operate via government and are similar to an "infiltration unit", and can't be bargained with or appealed to. Really it's all apples and pineapples.
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All it was, was truth. It was said, that's what was felt. There was no insult involved. Like I say, I do like the videos. There's a lot to them, seems to be a lot of research, and they're very well done in general. It's just one of those things that you hear, like "ATM machine", or "PIN number", that's jarring when you hear it. Like the OP said, 'comforting and calming' in general... that's why something like nuke-u-ler can seem out of place.
I think T2 is a great film, so it makes itself necessary from that. But T2 is all about spectacle, whereas the original is as efficient and finely engineered as the Terminator itself. It's also a great study film on how to film and edit high quality material with a minimal budget.
I get it, but I thought #2 was better written and had more of a human plot when I re-watched them both recently. The original is still fantastic though. Both films amazed me with how Cameron was able to suck me into the plot.
The scene in Tech Noir where Kyle figures out the Terminator has spotted Sarah and does the spin and pulls the shotgun out in slow motion is one of my favorite scenes in the history of film. Perfectly executed tension and suspense.
Brad Fiedel deserves FAR more credit. He essentially invented the bombastic film score as heard today from composers like Hans Zimmer (Inception) and Tom Holkenborg (Mad Max: Fury Road). The Fury Road score in particular sounds heavily influenced by Fiedel.
Goy Ishah Lol, yep. Back then we had very little, to nothing, in the way of hair care products. Pretty much just hairspray. Certainly not any kinds of sculpting gels or clays. I remember when mousse started coming around. It wasn’t great, but at least it was something 🤣
Yeah I love it and always say how I love women with permed hair that has volume as opposed to boring straight hair that I personally don’t even think is attractive yet so many women keep their hair that way. My cousin always gets on my case about it and acts like it’s out dated which it’s not
@@JustinLodes I sure miss those days...carrying a big bottle of White Rain hairspray in your oversized denim purse and touch up spray between classes lol. So much volume, then it went flat in the 90s.
Comparing the quality of Terminator vs Terminator 2 is like comparing Alien vs Aliens....both films are classics, and it's hard to say which one is my favorite. Probably the best film series/sequels ever made!
FireTiger941 I prefer Alien. Aliens is a great movie. The final showdown between Ripley and Alien Queen was fantastic but it lacks the horror and mysterious element of the first movie. Alien is better because the score is very creepy and futuristic. The Alien is scary and truly invincible (while in Aliens it can be killed by a shotgun). The setting is simply unsettling (The dead engineer inside the derelict spacecraft is fascinating yet provides a creepy feeling).
I always keep in mind that I should not compare Alien and Aliens because they are both different vibrations. Alien is granddaddy of sci fi horror/terror. Aliens is more guns blazing 💪 action. Though I love both movies.
"It can't be reasoned with. It can't be bargained with. It doesn't feel pity. Or remorse! Or fear! And it will not stop. EVER!!! Until you are dead." When Kyle said that it seemed like it put things on a whole new level...I like this terminator better than the 2nd one because this one appears to be more serious like a sci fi horror.
If a movie can be perfect, this is as close as it gets. Gives me chills every time, even watching this review, or even hearing the music. The low budget just makes it better!
Truly one of the best films I've ever seen, it has one the greatest onscreen couples and musical score. The Terminator is on my list of top 10 favorite films because it's that good
***** Eyebrows burned when he was chasing Sarah and Reese. The scene is the one where Terminator is on fire and punches hand through windshield. I loved that details when I was kid :)
another amazing review. haven't seen T1 in a long time and when Kyle said "I came across time for you Sarah" i actually teard up a bit.. thx for another great video Oliver.
Yes, after all these years it really is truth. Terminator 2 is amazing, and I would say has better overall character development. T1 is a tad too lean in that department comparatively but still does a good enough job for the lean mean well paced horror movie it is. The concept, the darkness, the sci-fi horror is just insanely awesome in T1. Looking back you can see how influenced Cameron was by John Carpenter and Halloween (he has discussed this a little in some interviews over the years) and I love it. T2, while incredible alters the tone a bit. Less horror, less darkness in the future, more action. While the T1000 does bring horror, it just isn't the same as the tone of T1, and the middle of T2 gets a tad slow in the desert. The Terminator is just so brutal and raw, the concept, the fatalism, the unchangable paradox, it is all so awesome.
Arnold was terrifiying in this movie, the close up shot were he is looking around while driving the police car is chilling, the machine means fucking business!!!
Journey to Silius ont he NES was originally supposed to be the official terminator game and they picked up the rights long before T2 existed, so the license was worthless then, But when T2 emerged, Orion got greedy and snatched the rights back. Which is a shame as Journey to Silius is a fantastic game with a great soundtrack (It's first level music is legendary!!!), infinitely superior to the actual Terminator NES game.
YOU FORGOT ABOUT CHOPPING MALL. just kidding..of course terminator and robocop were the best 80s robot films with terminator being the better of the 2.
This film will always hold a place in my heart. Dark, Gritty and on pace non stop. Even now I love the war scenes. T2 was great, fun and wow again. But second to this. I'm just Sad what they have done with it. Nothing can be dark anymore. It doesn't even have to be violence to make it dark. Shame it's not for the fans anymore, just money.
I honestly think they can do it again. Make the budget low, add a new terminator actor, keep the cat and mouse idea, and focus on the story and characters making it fresh again.. Idk...I just want a good terminator again.
The mistake with the terminator franchise was moving away from the horror aspect, I believe if they made a reboot as a horror slasher it could work. Maybe rob zombie could resurrect it ? Idk
Dude, these videos are awesome! the montages are freekin great, your use of the scores, & the fantastic way you articulate the plot, making of & critical aspects of the movies is just awesome!
I consider T1 a sci-fi horror movie, the Terminator is like an undead skeleton covered with dying flesh. Arnold in this also looks like my elementary school math teacher who was a very strict guy handling us like soldiers. Nightmares XD
Even though many film enthusiasts consider T1 as a sci-fi action, you’re absolutely right about the horror elements included in the film that makes it look more like a horror movie.
@@muppetmittstheOG He didn't act. But he was a health nut and wore a strict face even when was supposed to be casual. And oh boy, if you were wrong, you were dead! Heck even if you were right he gave you a hard time. And sometimes the whole class was to blame for someone's fluke. He surely made sure math class was the most uncomfortable time of the day. You did not want to mess with him.
I know this comment is wayyyyyy late. But I love the way you do reviews of movies. Everyone does the movie but you explore everything attached to It. I love it. Some nights I just put on the playlist and just have it on in the background. They are so well done and you narrate so well. I'll be backing your kickstarter now that I know about it. I hope you return to doing these retrospective reviews please.
I recently re-watched the original Westworld and there are a lot of similarities with that film and the Terminator. I have not heard many people mention that as inspiration but both of the endings fall on similar lines.
Another top-notch vid there mate. Your reviews are excellent. Nice to see you mention Michael Beihn too, I thought he was incredible as Kyle Reece - a true underrated 'action hero' and the way he tells the viewer the story through exposition as the action moves on at a relentless pace is exceptional.
I met Michael beihn twice. He was in Laughlin Nevada at the casinos. At the river palms. He was so nice and friendly and humble. The second time was in Las Vegas at a meet and greet and signing. He signed some of my DVDs/ movies he was in. He is definitely one of my favorite actors
When I first showed this movie to my friend, I skipped the prologue text. I thought it would be better for her to find out about "the machines" as the film progressed instead. She had no idea what Arnold was until the red vision effect came on lol.
brilliant movie , great review … i almost prefer this over the 2nd one … even though T2 is undeniably good , but T1 just has this creepy cold feel through out the movie … suspense just doesn't let up … I agree with what you said about both Michael Biehn and Brad Fiedel . Biehn was amazing in the movie ! Don't see why he didn't get more big roles in his career . And Terminator theme is like the best score EVER written for a movie ! And i'm not just saying that ! I actually prefer theme from the first one over T2 … Even though it's the same composer … Thanks for your review ! Keep it up ! Gotta go watch the movie ! =DDD
@Tony-1971 Modern Hollywood does like strong female characters except if they are girl bosses or strong, masculine male characters, which is what Sarah and Kyle are.
In addition to the work of Harlan Ellison, there is a 1966 film called Cyborg 2087 that has many similarities to The Terminator and T2. It even has a scene where a cyborg pulls up his sleeve and reveals the cybernetics on his forearm.
Excellent analysis to the greatest film ever made. I saw scenes from this in a friends house in the summer of 1990 when becoming an avid Arnie fan at the time, and I remember how it engraved into my head that day.. Thrilling,exciting, haunting, everything. Then,when BBC 1 showed it later that summer,(albeit slightly edited down in places for telly) I watched my taped version of it so much, I can still practically recite almost all of the dialogue to this day! Its like a classic first album from a legendary band- limited budget allows every aspect of real blood,sweat,tears to tell a tightly punched, emotionally charged statement of intent with no minute wasted,everything meaningful. All killer,no filler. I love Reece's narration and explanation about everything to Sarah happening as they are frantically racing through the streets with Arnie in deadly pursuit- your dragged along unmercifully,whilst trying to keep up attentively with Reece's nervy narration. Its fantastic, genius storytelling. And though the stop motion shows time and special effect moving on in leaps and bounds since,the final scene with the endoskeleton stalking them in the factory is still incredible. The nocturnal atmosphere,the un-nerving omnimus music that follows Reece and Sarah everywhere,like the T800 itself. Everything is perfect. I smiled hugely seeing the 8bit and 16 bit games here! I remember the classic mag Mean Machines giving the Megadrive version a lousy 43%,cos twas indeed too short and easy,despite looking and sounding so damn good. I loved the game myself. Again, terrific overview. Your channel is great-regards from Ireland,man.
Michael Biehn spent a good chunk of his productive life with an adiction to alcohol. It took him decades to admit his problem and take control. God bless him. Today he sleaks out to encourage others to seek out help.
johnny67448 oddly enough it appears to be so, she won in court last I heard. It makes a lot of sense especially when you look at the bad sequels expect t2 n that’s because James Cameron makes the best sequels of all time!
The original Terminator was scary and thats why it worked. I was a kid when I saw it first back in 97/98 on vhs. It literally gave me nightmares. Its still my most favorite terminator film.
The scene when the Terminator kills the wrong Sarah Connor at her home is pure horror. Just a nightmare that could happen to anyone: a sketchy stranger knocks on the door, kicks it down, and kills you in your own home
Just watched this randomly last night on Netflix after maybe 15 years?! In my teens (90's) I must have watched this every other day. Not only did it hold up but to me it's better now than it ever was back then.
Imagine being in Sarah Conner's shoes when Kyle initially guns down the Terminator with point-blank shotgun fire...and seeing this "man" (who, by the way, was trying to KILL her) she saw get thrown through a window with buckshot get back up. What a mind-blower that had to be for her.
I always struggle with which one I like better. T1 had that constant anxiety through the entire movie. Arnold and the rest were great. The music was fantastic. But I also love T2. If only they had left well enough alone after the first 2 and left it as it was.
You are so right. The first two Terminators were outstanding, but they really went downhill after that (though Salvation was kind of decent). But now that Dark Fate has bombed, maybe the franchise won't be back, lol!
The level of tension is off the charts in T1 which is a good thing I think that's where the first one out does the second I think also the first is more of a horror film as a kid the second was my favorite but now as an adult I like the first one the most
I feel so dumb for just now realizing Kyle Reese is the father of John Connor. This is probably extremely obvious to everyone else but I only watched bits and pieces of this movie as a kid, whilst watching judgment day several times.
Traveling back in time to be with a woman you feel in love with after viewing her photograph? Sounds like Somewhere In Time except with robots and shit blowing up :)
MisterTutor2010 The resemblance is striking, especially when you realize that the photo was taken when she was thinking about him. "I always wondered what you were thinking about." Just like Somewhere in Time.
I think James Cameron used "Somewhere in Time" more-so for inspiration for his other film "Titanic". Old lady with a piece of jewelry that reminds her of her young lover, and the film goes through time periods, showing her when she was young.
Thanks mate Im glad you enjoy the montages I provide with my videos and Im very happy you loved the ones attached to the latest review!. Yes I do all the retrospectives by myself. :)
When I first saw Terminator I had not even seen a trailer for it so I went in just on film poster alone. I remember being in awe of it all and when Micheal Biehn blasted Arnie into the street only for him to get up again it was a moment I'll never forget. Terminator seemed to blow the mind around 10 or so times but what annoyed me at the time ,and still does, was when Reese managed to get Sarah away from Terminator and he got a good distance between themselves but he drives like a maniac as if Terminator is right behind him. Perfect movie all in all made in the days when you were lucky to catch a trailer on telly for any film. Or you could catch Film 82 on the bbc to check out the latest movies. My brother and I called it Film 82 right til the end, that means when Jonathan Ross took over.
In my opinion The Terminator is better than T2. Although the sequel has jaw dropping effects and more impressive stunts, the first film has a certain aura and efficiency. The horror in the first film fits the storyline better. Also Arnold isn't good in T2 - he flooks most of it because it of the nature of the character. In the first film Schwarzenegger totally believable - his best film by a country mile.
T2 is nowhere near the first film. The pace of it, amount of characters, threat from the villain, horror, soundtrack, everything! Absolute classic. T2 is merely a great Hollywood sequel. Perfect for the family to buy tonnes of popcorn and watch at the cinema. Must have made him an absolute fortune but for me it drags on, isn't horrific and is too friendly and child driven.
Makes me wonder why they have not made serious attempts in recent years to make a new terminator game. Walking around in a GTA like world as a terminator with a very detailed damage model seems like a perfect fit for videogames.
EXTERMINATION MOVIES terminator 2 is much better. The lighting and shots are more professional, the t-800 can actually fight the T-1000. The movie has a larger budget and has alot more impressive stunts. The CGI of the t-1000 are as important and impressive as the CGI from jurassic park. The bond between john and the t-800 makes the ending all the better. Robert patrick's performance as the t-1000 is creepy and manipulative he works perfectly. Overall T2 is the superior film
Actually on the Special Edition dvd you do have the option to go from updated Dolby sound to original mono if you want to hear the original sound effects.
After seeing T2 5 times as a kid, I asked my mom "What about T1" and she just said that I shouldn't bother because it's very similar but not as good. Imagine my surprise when I didn't listen to her and rented this gem, I'm glad my curiosity got the better of me. I still think T2 is better but T1 can't be overlooked.
4:09 I've seen an interview with Schwarzenegger where he says it's the other way around. He said he had lunch with Cameron to talk about Arnold's planned casting as Kyle Reese and he brought up how much liked Yul Brynner in Westworld and thought if they had a similar movie character, the actor should move and act a certain way in robotic fashion and wouldn't look down when he is handling a weapon etc. Cameron liked his ideas so much he said if anyone should be that actor, it should be him, as no other actor would approach it like that. Arnold was surprised and reluctant but thought about it and agreed
The fact that the T1000 can perfectly mimic the identity of its victims and blend in seamlessly was a very terrifying concept. The scene where it poses as John's stephmom and how swiftly kills the guy in the kitchen out of nowhere, still crawls my skin.
They rarely make sci-fi/horror movies better than this,except for the sequel which was phenomenal.Jim Cameron was a force to be reckoned with.excsllent movie crommy childhood.It came out when I was 9 in 84.
since Oliver mentioned terminator games in this review, one game i thoroughly enjoyed for the PC-DOS was Terminator Future Shock. Many levels feature open world ruins and pretty cool AI, you can drive vehicles like the HK plane. I spent most of my play time exploring every inch of the open world levels especially the ruined buildings as they contained lots of little secrets and odds.
I love the first one as much as the second one. It's one of those films I've been watching again and again for most of my life and never get bored of them.
The original Terminator film is really the only one in the series that makes heavy use of the horror and exploitation elements that can be seen throughout (Hey, buddy, you got a dead cat in there or what?!"). It's a grittier, darker, more personal film and in my book that makes it better. T2 is still one of the best sequels in history, of course.
Goddammit Ollie...those montages at the beginning and end of these...brilliant, mate! Those are ALWAYS something I look forward to. You have a great sense of timing, a great eye for footage and the audio finesse on these. If you're editing these yourself you should be proud man cause you're a natural!
Great review, but a common misconception is that Arnie immediately wanted to play The Terminator. He didn't. He wanted to play Reese. Reese was the leading role and the Terminator was the villain, which he did not see as a good career move at the time. Cameron had to convince him to play The Terminator. And thank god he did, because he would have absolutely sucked as Reese, but he was born to play the Terminator.
Olly, buddy, the intro to this was spectacularly edited. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we all look forward to whatever aspect of the film industry you pursue as a career. You know your stuff.
I love this film. I recently watched it on the day before Super Bowl LVI. This is one of my favorites since I was 11 years old. It got me into The Terminator franchise and RoboCop (the latter would eventually have a crossover with The Terminator).
4.55The Original Mono Sountrack is better than the 5.1 in my opinion it is the definitive version that was released in cinemas and VHS so disappointed by the DVD versions!
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Oliver Harper funny thing about this is Siskel and Ebert didn't like this movie when it first came out either.
Ebert did. Siskel did not.
Connor Brennan they didn't like terminator you could find the Siskel and Ebert episode on TH-cam I watched it like 3 years ago.
jamail white I watched the review again. Ebert gave it thumbs up.
Oliver Harper can you do a Review for the Childs Play franchise
Biehn’s performance as Reese is incredible, especially his flashbacks to the post judgement day war. His unrelenting will to protect Sarah is just as strong as the Terminator’s is to kill her.
That's interesting because Reese's acting is 1 of the few things that bothered me about the movie - he has very little changes of tone the way he always seems to be shouting with a subtle high-pitch. There are a good number of points where he sounds like someone reading lines rather than a character (though he has some good instances as well)
The original Terminator will always be the best for me.
Kyle Reese: "It can't be bargained with...it can't be reasoned with...it doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear and it absolutely will not stop EVER - until you are dead."
One of the best lines I've ever heard in any movie and illustrates perfectly why, in my opinion, the Terminator is one of the most genuinely terrifying 'villains' in cinema history. If Kyle and Sarah had escaped and managed to hide away on the other side of the world, even hiding for years, the T-800 would be looking for them every single moment and - one day - it would find them again. They would NEVER be safe.
Brilliant movie and great review Oliver - thanks!
+FrampleTromwibbler We have Terminator's these days........they are called Terrorists.
Actually they're called drones.
@@Bonez0r no, those have a relatively short mission operation time, and still work under orders or as piloted. It's just a remote controlled plane vs a piloted one, it's not magic and they're far from unstoppable.
If you're they're target, then without drones they'd just send a plane or couple helicopters after you instead. There's no real functional difference.
With a terminator it's different. They're not opportunity on the orders of a human authority structure you can know or influence, and they are extremely tough and once sent, never stop.
Terrorists are pretty different too, but at least they don't operate via government and are similar to an "infiltration unit", and can't be bargained with or appealed to.
Really it's all apples and pineapples.
I was 10 when I saw it,it gave me nightmares
are you sure reese isnt talking about trump? LOL
Why Oliver is amazing:
1- In depth, concise, and mature reviews.
2- Comforting and calming voice overs.
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After a 12 hour work shift, this is the highlight of my day.
Eddie WolBarret Thats very nice of you to say Eddie! Thank you.
Eddie WolBarret Yes, Oliver has become my favorite TH-cam reviewer.
"nuke-u-ler"
I like the videos, but hearing that put me off a bit.
Blue Dragoness what a shitty thing to say.
All it was, was truth. It was said, that's what was felt.
There was no insult involved. Like I say, I do like the videos. There's a lot to them, seems to be a lot of research, and they're very well done in general. It's just one of those things that you hear, like "ATM machine", or "PIN number", that's jarring when you hear it.
Like the OP said, 'comforting and calming' in general... that's why something like nuke-u-ler can seem out of place.
Raw and pure...the original is still the best.
Yes it is. What are your opinions on T2?
+Dante Sparda Couldn't agree more
I think T2 is a great film, so it makes itself necessary from that. But T2 is all about spectacle, whereas the original is as efficient and finely engineered as the Terminator itself. It's also a great study film on how to film and edit high quality material with a minimal budget.
I thought that was what you meant, and you're right of course, the first film is completely self contained.
I get it, but I thought #2 was better written and had more of a human plot when I re-watched them both recently. The original is still fantastic though. Both films amazed me with how Cameron was able to suck me into the plot.
The scene in Tech Noir where Kyle figures out the Terminator has spotted Sarah and does the spin and pulls the shotgun out in slow motion is one of my favorite scenes in the history of film. Perfectly executed tension and suspense.
And blink and you'll miss it, but he nails the terminators arm with his first shot. Hense why you see him fixing himself later. xD
Brad Fiedel deserves FAR more credit. He essentially invented the bombastic film score as heard today from composers like Hans Zimmer (Inception) and Tom Holkenborg (Mad Max: Fury Road). The Fury Road score in particular sounds heavily influenced by Fiedel.
I'm now imagining the movie with a score by Hans Zimmer.
I think the score is amazing. Excellent sound track and tension building ideas in here. Works really well.
Brad Fidel is probably the only person who can make me creeped out by 80s synth
nope
Exactly. In the same manner Cameron introduced these relentless final acts.
RIP Sarah's Mom, killed by a terminator and completely forgotten about so never even mentioned again
OK, Now I wanna watch The Terminator again
That gorgeous 80's feathered hair. :P
I freaking love that hairstyle.
Goy Ishah Lol, yep. Back then we had very little, to nothing, in the way of hair care products. Pretty much just hairspray. Certainly not any kinds of sculpting gels or clays. I remember when mousse started coming around. It wasn’t great, but at least it was something 🤣
When girls used to look like poodles :D
Yeah I love it and always say how I love women with permed hair that has volume as opposed to boring straight hair that I personally don’t even think is attractive yet so many women keep their hair that way. My cousin always gets on my case about it and acts like it’s out dated which it’s not
@@JustinLodes I sure miss those days...carrying a big bottle of White Rain hairspray in your oversized denim purse and touch up spray between classes lol. So much volume, then it went flat in the 90s.
Comparing the quality of Terminator vs Terminator 2 is like comparing Alien vs Aliens....both films are classics, and it's hard to say which one is my favorite. Probably the best film series/sequels ever made!
FireTiger941 I prefer Alien. Aliens is a great movie. The final showdown between Ripley and Alien Queen was fantastic but it lacks the horror and mysterious element of the first movie. Alien is better because the score is very creepy and futuristic. The Alien is scary and truly invincible (while in Aliens it can be killed by a shotgun). The setting is simply unsettling (The dead engineer inside the derelict spacecraft is fascinating yet provides a creepy feeling).
Terminator 1 is better than 2...Aliens is better than alien.
I always keep in mind that I should not compare Alien and Aliens because they are both different vibrations. Alien is granddaddy of sci fi horror/terror. Aliens is more guns blazing 💪 action. Though I love both movies.
@@nont18411the theatrical cut has horror and mystery
Terminator 1984 is a better story, in my opinion. Both are great films btw.
"It can't be reasoned with. It can't be bargained with. It doesn't feel pity. Or remorse! Or fear! And it will not stop. EVER!!! Until you are dead."
When Kyle said that it seemed like it put things on a whole new level...I like this terminator better than the 2nd one because this one appears to be more serious like a sci fi horror.
yeah, T1 is a scifi Slasher movie.
But you can't always compare the first Terminator to 2nd Terminator
They both always masterpieces!
If a movie can be perfect, this is as close as it gets. Gives me chills every time, even watching this review, or even hearing the music. The low budget just makes it better!
Just listening to that simplistic theme music gives me chills.
The Transformation of Linda Hamilton to this film to T2 to her next film is insane.
The first one is by far my favorite. I have always described the first Terminator movie is a horror movie and the second is an action movie.
Truly one of the best films I've ever seen, it has one the greatest onscreen couples and musical score. The Terminator is on my list of top 10 favorite films because it's that good
Both 1 and 2 are in my top 10!
Anyone notice Arnold has no eye brow for parts of the film? Weird.
***** Those are probably the parts where he's replaced with an obvious mannequin.
LinkMarioSamus No when he was driving the car, his eyebrows were gone.
***** Eyebrows burned when he was chasing Sarah and Reese. The scene is the one where Terminator is on fire and punches hand through windshield. I loved that details when I was kid :)
another amazing review. haven't seen T1 in a long time and when Kyle said "I came across time for you Sarah" i actually teard up a bit..
thx for another great video Oliver.
This was the best Terminator imo. One of my favorite movies and James Cameron's best work.
The club noir scene is so god damn amazing. Everything about it. Especially when Kyle is staring at Sarah not knowing he is about to save her
Nothing beats Die hard, Robocop and Terminator, my top 3 movies of all time :)
Don't forget Alien, Aliens, Predator.
And the O.T.
And also Mad Max!
Goodfellas is still the best
Point Break, thank you very much.
Better than the 2nd one for me.
Same.
Neil Tomlinson Agreed. The BEST MOVIE I EVER SAW.
yeah
T2 is one of the best sequels ever but the original is the greatest
Yes, after all these years it really is truth. Terminator 2 is amazing, and I would say has better overall character development. T1 is a tad too lean in that department comparatively but still does a good enough job for the lean mean well paced horror movie it is. The concept, the darkness, the sci-fi horror is just insanely awesome in T1. Looking back you can see how influenced Cameron was by John Carpenter and Halloween (he has discussed this a little in some interviews over the years) and I love it. T2, while incredible alters the tone a bit. Less horror, less darkness in the future, more action. While the T1000 does bring horror, it just isn't the same as the tone of T1, and the middle of T2 gets a tad slow in the desert. The Terminator is just so brutal and raw, the concept, the fatalism, the unchangable paradox, it is all so awesome.
Arnold was terrifiying in this movie, the close up shot were he is looking around while driving the police car is chilling, the machine means fucking business!!!
Agreed, and the sudden/intense "concentration" it shows when it acquires them in the parking garage is bone chilling also.
That is truly an underrated scene where Arnold is basically going "AHA motherfuckers, I found you!"
@@JSSTygerArnold's performance is very underrated.
the way Sarah's face went from shock to sheer terror in Tech Noir is the subtlty that makes this movie such a classic
...Did that fucker just casually get up after being decked with multiple rounds from a 12-gauge?
Oh shit now he's doing it again!! D:
That scene is great, the music slowly changing giving way to the ominous feel of what's about to come.
Journey to Silius ont he NES was originally supposed to be the official terminator game and they picked up the rights long before T2 existed, so the license was worthless then,
But when T2 emerged, Orion got greedy and snatched the rights back. Which is a shame as Journey to Silius is a fantastic game with a great soundtrack (It's first level music is legendary!!!), infinitely superior to the actual Terminator NES game.
Davis Warden he comments on all of Oli's videos
Amadeus Dredd I've seen him on other videos. Not just Oli's.
really?
Terminator, and Robocop were the best robot films to come out of the 80's
deraj nitram cyborgs ;)
Sound For Free Mindz True.
"Terminator, and Robocop are the best robot films to come out."
Fixed it! :)
YOU FORGOT ABOUT CHOPPING MALL. just kidding..of course terminator and robocop were the best 80s robot films with terminator being the better of the 2.
What about Blade Runner?
So happy you brought up MichAEL Biehn's performance, he was amazing as Reese.
This film will always hold a place in my heart. Dark, Gritty and on pace non stop. Even now I love the war scenes. T2 was great, fun and wow again. But second to this. I'm just Sad what they have done with it. Nothing can be dark anymore. It doesn't even have to be violence to make it dark. Shame it's not for the fans anymore, just money.
I honestly think they can do it again. Make the budget low, add a new terminator actor, keep the cat and mouse idea, and focus on the story and characters making it fresh again..
Idk...I just want a good terminator again.
The mistake with the terminator franchise was moving away from the horror aspect, I believe if they made a reboot as a horror slasher it could work. Maybe rob zombie could resurrect it ? Idk
I’ve seen this movie a thousand times, man. Yes, You’ve made me excited to see it again. Well done and thank you.
Thanks Nathan!
Cameron's best picture and Arnie's best role IMO
The nightclub slo-mo walk by is one of my favourite movie scenes ever
That stop-motion terminator chasing Sarah and Kyle still gives me the creeps lol.
Badass movie.
The stuff of nightmares.
@iberius9937 The first Terminator is definitely more of a horror movie.
Dude, these videos are awesome! the montages are freekin great, your use of the scores, & the fantastic way you articulate the plot, making of & critical aspects of the movies is just awesome!
I consider T1 a sci-fi horror movie, the Terminator is like an undead skeleton covered with dying flesh. Arnold in this also looks like my elementary school math teacher who was a very strict guy handling us like soldiers. Nightmares XD
Even though many film enthusiasts consider T1 as a sci-fi action, you’re absolutely right about the horror elements included in the film that makes it look more like a horror movie.
Lol wow
How does a maths teacher act like a terminator?
@@muppetmittstheOG He didn't act. But he was a health nut and wore a strict face even when was supposed to be casual.
And oh boy, if you were wrong, you were dead! Heck even if you were right he gave you a hard time. And sometimes the whole class was to blame for someone's fluke. He surely made sure math class was the most uncomfortable time of the day. You did not want to mess with him.
Timeless classic. One of the greatest films ever made. 10/10
I cannot remember when I first saw The Terminator but it never gets boring 👍🏻
I know this comment is wayyyyyy late. But I love the way you do reviews of movies. Everyone does the movie but you explore everything attached to It. I love it. Some nights I just put on the playlist and just have it on in the background. They are so well done and you narrate so well. I'll be backing your kickstarter now that I know about it. I hope you return to doing these retrospective reviews please.
I recently re-watched the original Westworld and there are a lot of similarities with that film and the Terminator. I have not heard many people mention that as inspiration but both of the endings fall on similar lines.
Another top-notch vid there mate. Your reviews are excellent.
Nice to see you mention Michael Beihn too, I thought he was incredible as Kyle Reece - a true underrated 'action hero' and the way he tells the viewer the story through exposition as the action moves on at a relentless pace is exceptional.
Yeah, loved Biehn in this. Such an underrated actor, he really should've had a bigger career than he did.
I met Michael beihn twice. He was in Laughlin Nevada at the casinos. At the river palms. He was so nice and friendly and humble. The second time was in Las Vegas at a meet and greet and signing. He signed some of my DVDs/ movies he was in. He is definitely one of my favorite actors
When I first showed this movie to my friend, I skipped the prologue text. I thought it would be better for her to find out about "the machines" as the film progressed instead. She had no idea what Arnold was until the red vision effect came on lol.
brilliant movie , great review … i almost prefer this over the 2nd one … even though T2 is undeniably good , but T1 just has this creepy cold feel through out the movie … suspense just doesn't let up … I agree with what you said about both Michael Biehn and Brad Fiedel . Biehn was amazing in the movie ! Don't see why he didn't get more big roles in his career . And Terminator theme is like the best score EVER written for a movie ! And i'm not just saying that ! I actually prefer theme from the first one over T2 … Even though it's the same composer … Thanks for your review ! Keep it up ! Gotta go watch the movie ! =DDD
Best score ever seems a bit over the top. Example, the good the bad and the uglys score was better.
Only just watched this last week and now I’m hyped to watch it again!
Linda Hamilton is such a cutie in thus movie
Great lips.
Yes she's beautiful
One of the greatest movies ever
It is the greatest movie IMO
My favourite Terminator movie, by a mile.
My favorite movie ever
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Sadly we wont ever get movies like this again. Modern Hollywood wouldn't like the formula.
@@Tony-1971Sad but true.
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@Tony-1971 Modern Hollywood does like strong female characters except if they are girl bosses or strong, masculine male characters, which is what Sarah and Kyle are.
In addition to the work of Harlan Ellison, there is a 1966 film called Cyborg 2087 that has many similarities to The Terminator and T2. It even has a scene where a cyborg pulls up his sleeve and reveals the cybernetics on his forearm.
calm the autism
When I learned that this movie only cost $6 million to make, it just made me love it even more, so impressive
Lol the feminist reboots get 60 million and only make 6 million! Lol movies suck today
@anneblubaugh58 Indeed they do.
Excellent analysis to the greatest film ever made. I saw scenes from this in a friends house in the summer of 1990 when becoming an avid Arnie fan at the time, and I remember how it engraved into my head that day.. Thrilling,exciting, haunting, everything. Then,when BBC 1 showed it later that summer,(albeit slightly edited down in places for telly) I watched my taped version of it so much, I can still practically recite almost all of the dialogue to this day!
Its like a classic first album from a legendary band- limited budget allows every aspect of real blood,sweat,tears to tell a tightly punched, emotionally charged statement of intent with no minute wasted,everything meaningful. All killer,no filler.
I love Reece's narration and explanation about everything to Sarah happening as they are frantically racing through the streets with Arnie in deadly pursuit- your dragged along unmercifully,whilst trying to keep up attentively with Reece's nervy narration. Its fantastic, genius storytelling. And though the stop motion shows time and special effect moving on in leaps and bounds since,the final scene with the endoskeleton stalking them in the factory is still incredible. The nocturnal atmosphere,the un-nerving omnimus music that follows Reece and Sarah everywhere,like the T800 itself. Everything is perfect.
I smiled hugely seeing the 8bit and 16 bit games here! I remember the classic mag Mean Machines giving the Megadrive version a lousy 43%,cos twas indeed too short and easy,despite looking and sounding so damn good. I loved the game myself.
Again, terrific overview. Your channel is great-regards from Ireland,man.
Michael Biehn spent a good chunk of his productive life with an adiction to alcohol. It took him decades to admit his problem and take control. God bless him. Today he sleaks out to encourage others to seek out help.
James Cameron came up of a Terminator movie after he had a nightmare while sleeping at a Italian Hotel.
While making Piranha II
Nope! Turns out that was a lie! A black woman named Sophia Stewart wrote it as well as the matrix which where both apart of the same story.
@@baa848 You forgot to mention that she was handicaped. And 1/16 cherokee
johnny67448 oddly enough it appears to be so, she won in court last I heard. It makes a lot of sense especially when you look at the bad sequels expect t2 n that’s because James Cameron makes the best sequels of all time!
Йцукенг Ааыф lol
The original Terminator was scary and thats why it worked. I was a kid when I saw it first back in 97/98 on vhs. It literally gave me nightmares. Its still my most favorite terminator film.
The Terminator is my favourite movie of all time period
1:00 - 2:35 summarizes why this is one of the very best films ever. GREAT REVIEW!
great retrospective... Is it me or was Linda Hamilton hot back in 84?
Indeed, she was!
Heartbreakingly beautiful in T1 to heartstompingly gorgeous in T2.
johnny67448 silly hair that was a style then in 1980s but Linda Hamilton was hot in Terminator
She was absolutely hot great lips.
What a difference between T1 and T2 ! As a kid a thought they were different actress!! Without a doubt Sarah was a knockout in T1
The scene when the Terminator kills the wrong Sarah Connor at her home is pure horror. Just a nightmare that could happen to anyone: a sketchy stranger knocks on the door, kicks it down, and kills you in your own home
Just watched this randomly last night on Netflix after maybe 15 years?!
In my teens (90's) I must have watched this every other day. Not only did it hold up but to me it's better now than it ever was back then.
That part where he orders a weapon from the future is hilarious
When this came out all my friends wanted to be The Terminator...I wanted to be Kyle Reese.
These series are GOLD! Thank you Harper.
My pleasure!
I'm trying to convince my self only two movies were made
Imagine being in Sarah Conner's shoes when Kyle initially guns down the Terminator with point-blank shotgun fire...and seeing this "man" (who, by the way, was trying to KILL her) she saw get thrown through a window with buckshot get back up. What a mind-blower that had to be for her.
I always struggle with which one I like better. T1 had that constant anxiety through the entire movie. Arnold and the rest were great. The music was fantastic. But I also love T2. If only they had left well enough alone after the first 2 and left it as it was.
You are so right. The first two Terminators were outstanding, but they really went downhill after that (though Salvation was kind of decent). But now that Dark Fate has bombed, maybe the franchise won't be back, lol!
The level of tension is off the charts in T1 which is a good thing I think that's where the first one out does the second I think also the first is more of a horror film as a kid the second was my favorite but now as an adult I like the first one the most
I feel so dumb for just now realizing Kyle Reese is the father of John Connor. This is probably extremely obvious to everyone else but I only watched bits and pieces of this movie as a kid, whilst watching judgment day several times.
Traveling back in time to be with a woman you feel in love with after viewing her photograph? Sounds like Somewhere In Time except with robots and shit blowing up :)
MisterTutor2010 The resemblance is striking, especially when you realize that the photo was taken when she was thinking about him. "I always wondered what you were thinking about." Just like Somewhere in Time.
Christopher Plummer would be an interesting Terminator.
I think James Cameron used "Somewhere in Time" more-so for inspiration for his other film "Titanic". Old lady with a piece of jewelry that reminds her of her young lover, and the film goes through time periods, showing her when she was young.
Thanks mate Im glad you enjoy the montages I provide with my videos and Im very happy you loved the ones attached to the latest review!. Yes I do all the retrospectives by myself. :)
When I first saw Terminator I had not even seen a trailer for it so I went in just on film poster alone. I remember being in awe of it all and when Micheal Biehn blasted Arnie into the street only for him to get up again it was a moment I'll never forget. Terminator seemed to blow the mind around 10 or so times but what annoyed me at the time ,and still does, was when Reese managed to get Sarah away from Terminator and he got a good distance between themselves but he drives like a maniac as if Terminator is right behind him. Perfect movie all in all made in the days when you were lucky to catch a trailer on telly for any film. Or you could catch Film 82 on the bbc to check out the latest movies. My brother and I called it Film 82 right til the end, that means when Jonathan Ross took over.
See, Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson? THIS is how you create a strong female character.
Done yet?
@@dr.s8972 Are they?
In my opinion The Terminator is better than T2. Although the sequel has jaw dropping effects and more impressive stunts, the first film has a certain aura and efficiency. The horror in the first film fits the storyline better.
Also Arnold isn't good in T2 - he flooks most of it because it of the nature of the character. In the first film Schwarzenegger totally believable - his best film by a country mile.
Tom Oke
Too much humor in T2.
T2 is nowhere near the first film. The pace of it, amount of characters, threat from the villain, horror, soundtrack, everything! Absolute classic. T2 is merely a great Hollywood sequel. Perfect for the family to buy tonnes of popcorn and watch at the cinema. Must have made him an absolute fortune but for me it drags on, isn't horrific and is too friendly and child driven.
Makes me wonder why they have not made serious attempts in recent years to make a new terminator game. Walking around in a GTA like world as a terminator with a very detailed damage model seems like a perfect fit for videogames.
84: T1
85: Robocop
86: Aliens
87: Predator
88: Abyss
Man, what a time for scifi lovers
Robocop came out in 1987 and The Abyss came out in 1989
Don't forget The Empire Strikes Back and Blade Runner.
RoboCop same year as Predator. 1987.
Kyle Reese is my favourite movie character of all movies I've seen, he nailed that role.
I Like this way more than T2
wrong
UNCLE MAX Both are great.
EXTERMINATION MOVIES terminator 2 is much better. The lighting and shots are more professional, the t-800 can actually fight the T-1000. The movie has a larger budget and has alot more impressive stunts. The CGI of the t-1000 are as important and impressive as the CGI from jurassic park. The bond between john and the t-800 makes the ending all the better. Robert patrick's performance as the t-1000 is creepy and manipulative he works perfectly. Overall T2 is the superior film
Not story-wise it isn't. And Kyle bonding with Sarah >> John bonding with the T-800.
ricar james that's your opinion I think both of them are awesome but the rest suck balls
Actually on the Special Edition dvd you do have the option to go from updated Dolby sound to original mono if you want to hear the original sound effects.
You Really do give the best reviews bro I subbed...
thank you very much dude.
Oliver Harper Your welcome bro keep em coming :)
Hasta la Vista, Oliver
OFFCOURSE I AM A TERMINATOR I'LL BE BACK!!!
One of my favourite movies
After seeing T2 5 times as a kid, I asked my mom "What about T1" and she just said that I shouldn't bother because it's very similar but not as good. Imagine my surprise when I didn't listen to her and rented this gem, I'm glad my curiosity got the better of me. I still think T2 is better but T1 can't be overlooked.
4:09 I've seen an interview with Schwarzenegger where he says it's the other way around. He said he had lunch with Cameron to talk about Arnold's planned casting as Kyle Reese and he brought up how much liked Yul Brynner in Westworld and thought if they had a similar movie character, the actor should move and act a certain way in robotic fashion and wouldn't look down when he is handling a weapon etc. Cameron liked his ideas so much he said if anyone should be that actor, it should be him, as no other actor would approach it like that. Arnold was surprised and reluctant but thought about it and agreed
This was scarier than t2 fight me
The fact that the T1000 can perfectly mimic the identity of its victims and blend in seamlessly was a very terrifying concept. The scene where it poses as John's stephmom and how swiftly kills the guy in the kitchen out of nowhere, still crawls my skin.
Hey Nick, glad you loved the review and shared the same feelings on the horror aspect. Always a pleasure to hear your feedback.
Perfect movie, love the 80's! One of Cameron's finest along Aliens!
They rarely make sci-fi/horror movies better than this,except for the sequel which was phenomenal.Jim Cameron was a force to be reckoned with.excsllent movie crommy childhood.It came out when I was 9 in 84.
since Oliver mentioned terminator games in this review, one game i thoroughly enjoyed for the PC-DOS was Terminator Future Shock.
Many levels feature open world ruins and pretty cool AI, you can drive vehicles like the HK plane. I spent most of my play time exploring every inch of the open world levels especially the ruined buildings as they contained lots of little secrets and odds.
I love this Film! I was 2 when it came out, still holds up to this day.
The opening song still gives me chills. classic soundtrack
Oliver Harper I am ULTRA FAN OF TERMINATOR SAGA, especially ofcourse 1 and 2, piece of arts... and I just love your review.
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I love the first one as much as the second one. It's one of those films I've been watching again and again for most of my life and never get bored of them.
The original Terminator film is really the only one in the series that makes heavy use of the horror and exploitation elements that can be seen throughout (Hey, buddy, you got a dead cat in there or what?!"). It's a grittier, darker, more personal film and in my book that makes it better. T2 is still one of the best sequels in history, of course.
I loved this soundtrack when I was a kid. So memorable!
Great reviews. I share all of your sentiments on the Terminator films. Thank you!
Goddammit Ollie...those montages at the beginning and end of these...brilliant, mate! Those are ALWAYS something I look forward to. You have a great sense of timing, a great eye for footage and the audio finesse on these. If you're editing these yourself you should be proud man cause you're a natural!
One of the greatest films ever made!
Great review, but a common misconception is that Arnie immediately wanted to play The Terminator. He didn't. He wanted to play Reese.
Reese was the leading role and the Terminator was the villain, which he did not see as a good career move at the time.
Cameron had to convince him to play The Terminator. And thank god he did, because he would have absolutely sucked as Reese, but he was born to play the Terminator.
Olly, buddy, the intro to this was spectacularly edited. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we all look forward to whatever aspect of the film industry you pursue as a career. You know your stuff.
The Terminator is absolutely terrifying!! That is why it is the best in the franchise!!
You could tell James Cameron was inspired by slasher movies like Halloween when he directed The Terminator.
Cameron updated a old outer limits episode. About two soiders from the furtue fighting their war in 1960s America.
It's a terrific film, but if you check out IMDB you'll see that a number of people wrote very negative reviews about it.
arpa keun same with TMNT (1990) which makes me never want to look at another review again. 20% on Rotten tomatoes!
4:10 he was surprised, which took him by surprise.
Most people are idiots.
Gene Siskel, of Siskel and Ebert fame (and who Oliver refers to a lot), for whatever reason, did not like it. Ebert did though.
Opinions will always differ on any given film. Every movie has its detractors
These retrospective reviews are more like mini-docu's...utterly brilliant, can't stop watching them.
A true sci-fi classic movie! A absolute Masterpiece!
I love this film. I recently watched it on the day before Super Bowl LVI. This is one of my favorites since I was 11 years old. It got me into The Terminator franchise and RoboCop (the latter would eventually have a crossover with The Terminator).
This film thrilled me to my soul!!
4.55The Original Mono Sountrack is better than the 5.1 in my opinion it is the definitive version that was released in cinemas and VHS so disappointed by the DVD versions!
One of the greatest movies ever made. Better than the 2nd by miles imo.