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The terminator

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The Terminator is a 1984 American science fiction
film directed by James Cameron.
The film was produced by Gale Anne Hurd.
Story
The backstory, set in the future, is introduced up front. It describes the objective
story's problematic activities (physics domain) that are carried out into the present:
"The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Their war to exterminate
[hu]mankind had raged for decades, but the final battle would not be fought in the
future. It would be fought here, in our present. Tonight."
"I think there is someone after me!" Main character Sarah Connor is pursued (mc
problem) by a futuristic cyborg-the terminator. She is the woman it (antagonist) is
fixated upon (mc domain-mind)--the woman it must eliminate. Letting its fingers do
the walking through the telephone book, the machine has detected all L.A. based
Sarah Connors (os problem-pursuit) and is systematically executing any that answer
to the name.
Influence character, Reese, is also from 2029 AD (ic domain-universe). He is time
travelling to keep Sarah Connor alive (story goal-obtaining). Reese disseminates
mind-blowing information (relationship story domain-psychology) to Sarah: "It
absolutely will not stop. Ever. Until you are dead."
Story
Succinctly put, Sarah is ". . . the woman who will conceive the child destined to
become the great liberator and arch-enemy of the Earth's future rulers" (Videohound,
1999, p. 885). A Bob's Big Boy diner waitress, Sarah is an unlikely heroine. When
faced with a tormentor-a snot-nosed kid lobbing an ice cream ball into her apron
pocket, or a date that stands her up on a Friday night, her approach (be-er) is to
immediately adapt. (Note: In Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sarah Connor is not the
main character--but she is definitely a do-er. With better hair and a buff bod.)
"I'm here to help (ic driver) you" Reese declares to Sarah. Initially resistant to his far
out story, she reconsiders (mc symptom) as the terminator begins the chase. Halted
by the LAPD, Sarah is taken into protective custody (os response-control). After Reese
relays his part to the cynical criminal psychologist--he is well on his way to
being committed (os inhibitor).
Meanwhile, the terminator rebuilds itself to return to the business of search and
destroy (os benchmark-doing). It does a drive through shooting at the police station
(os symptom-uncontrolled). In the firestorm Reese locates Sarah (rs catalyst-
responsibility) and they escape from the cyborg--temporarily (rs benchmark-being).
Story
A brief respite grants time enough for Reese and Sarah
to commit--body and soul (rs thematic issue). He assures the
reluctant "legend" she is the embodiment of what he and her
son, John Connor, dream (mc unique ability) of for the future (ic
concern). Naturally, the terminator tracks them down. Once
more on the run (mc solution-avoid), Sarah must survive (mc
concern-subconscious). Over the top action (story driver) and
spectacle fill the screen until the villainous terminator is
vanquished (os solution-prevent). Heroic to the end (ic resolve-
steadfast), Reese dies for the future.
Alive and no longer vulnerable, Sarah Connor has changed.
Armed, organized, and prepared to start a new life, she has
become "the mother of the future."
Characters

The terminator Sarrah Connor


In my opinion this film is amazing. The special effect
are fantastic. However, the best thing about the film
is the acting. Overall, it‘s a really enjoyable film.

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