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TERMINATOR 3 (2003) IS WILDLY UNDERRATED?! MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watch | Arnold Schwarzenegger

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T3: Rise of the Machines Reaction and Analysis by The Reel Rejects

Discover how Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines pivots the franchise narrative by exploring the inevitability of Judgment Day and Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-850's final mission. Readers gain insight into the film's key action sequences and thematic conclusions regarding fate versus choice.

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  • The viewing confirms T3 features excellent action sequences, particularly the extended crane/car chase.
  • The hosts analyze the bold thematic shift: concluding that Judgment Day is inevitable, only delayable.
  • The T-X (Kristanna Loken) is identified as a specialized terminator designed to counter the T-850.
  • The episode contrasts this sequel's tone and scope with the beloved preceding Cameron films.

This episode captures Roxy and Tara’s reaction and analysis of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, detailing iconic scenes and evaluating its controversial fit within James Cameron's original saga. The discussion heavily focuses on the film's fatalistic conclusion versus themes of self-determination explored in earlier installments.

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T-800 VS T-X!! Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - The Terminator Reaction: https://youtu.be/EfG4-rGPC7Y - Terminator 2 Judgment Day Reaction: https://youtu.be/wOaep1oxN5g - The Terminator Commentary: https://youtu.be/s4zz-0vHwdc - Terminator 2 Commentary: https://youtu.be/IqmNtkKIsCc - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review! Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson dive into the third chapter of James Cameron’s legendary sci-fi action franchise (this time directed by Jonathan Mostow), revisiting John Connor, the T-850 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Kate Brewster (Claire Danes), and the deadly T-X (Kristanna Loken). We break down iconic scenes like the crane chase, the veterinarian clinic standoff, the cemetery fight, Judgment Day’s reveal, and THAT shocking ending. We revisit the full franchise — The Terminator (1984), T2: Judgment Day (1991), T3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Salvation (2009), Terminator Genisys (2015), Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) — and discuss how T3 fits into the timeline, its wild tone shift, franchise themes, Skynet lore, and why the John/Kate dynamic hits differently today. With Linda Hamilton returning in Stranger Things 5 and James Cameron returning to write Avatar: Fire and Ash, the Terminator franchise is more culturally relevant than ever. We talk quotes (“Talk to the hand,” “Judgment Day is inevitable”), the machines, future war details, and how this sequel compares to The Batman, Dune, Star Wars, and modern sci-fi. Enjoy the chaos, nostalgia, and first-time-watch reactions! #Terminator3 #Terminator #MovieReaction #TheTerminator #RiseOfTheMachines #Terminator #TerminatorReaction #FirstTimeWatching #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #SciFiMovies #ActionMovies #T3 #JohnConnor #Skynet #MovieReview #ReactionVideo #Horror #HorrorMovie #SciFiReaction #FilmReaction #JamesCameron #react #cyberdyne Follow Roxy Striar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson 0:00 Checking in! 3:04 Terminator Reaction 29:44 NEW STRANGER THINGS TEES! 30:43 Terminator 3 Reaction 1:02:43 Terminator 3 Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@kaptainfernandez 2025-11-30

This was an uneven film but I genuinely love the bleak ending.

187 11 replies
@ThatShyGuyMatt 2025-11-30

To be fair, the word daddy only seems weird as an adult because in the last two decades it become a sexual term for adults. Before the 2000s, no one thought daddy was weird to call your dad as an adult. Just like how people now find the word moist to be awful and weird.

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@CaptAlCaboose 2025-11-30

Gotta admit even though a lot of people didn't like this one, the ending on this really got me back when it came out, and I actually kinda liked it.

110 7 replies
@Kidapollo92 2025-11-30

Edward Furlong was originally supposed to reprise his role as John Connor. However, in December 2001, it was reported that he had been dropped from the film, allegedly due to a substance abuse problem.

83 10 replies
@rockycvs3 2025-11-30

This movie will always have a very special place in my heart. My old man was a huge terminator fan. When he found out about the third one finally coming out, we bought tickets as soon as they were available and went to see it in theaters twice. I'll never forget how happy my old man was to revisit this franchise after so long , especially since he passed away a few weeks later.

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@Kidapollo92 2025-11-30

The studios had long wanted to make a sequel to the previous Terminator films, but for a long time Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to do it unless James Cameron was directing. Cameron eventually told his friend to "just do it and ask for a shit-load of money," reasoning that the character was as much Schwarzenegger's as it was his. Schwarzenegger confirmed this in a talk-show interview, saying that when he asked, Cameron told him to "take the money and run".

68 1 replies
@TheWarmachine375 2025-11-30

Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator shoving a nuke battery into T-X's mouth to explode is pure unadulterated awesomeness.

58 2 replies
@prs149 2025-11-30

you've got to be kidding me that character / psychiatrist this is his 3rd Terminator movie

35 1 replies
@ReelRejects 2025-11-30

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@DanV900 2025-11-30

The ending of this movie is great and I really appreciate how bleak it was at the end with John finally accepting his role.

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