The Terminator

The Terminator (1984) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton. Arnold is perfectly cast as a cyborg from the future who is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Hamilton), mother-to-be of the leader of the future human resistance to the rise of the machines. Biehn is a standout in his role as Kyle Reese, the soldier from the future sent back to defend Sarah Connor from the terminator. This is a classic science-fiction movie made on a small budget but very tightly scripted and directed by James Cameron. (Subtitles in English are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: A-