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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 1H 18M

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

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T-800 VS T-X!! Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ The Terminator Reaction: ⁠   • THE TERMINATOR (1984) MOVIE REACTION!! Fir...  ⁠ Terminator 2 Judgment Day Reaction: ⁠   • TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY (1991) MOVIE RE...  ⁠ The Terminator Commentary: ⁠   • THE TERMINATOR (1984) MOVIE REACTION! A PE...  ⁠ Terminator 2 Commentary: ⁠   • TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY IS THE BEST FIL...  ⁠ 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! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en⁠ Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/roxystriar⁠ Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠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/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=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/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T-800 VS T-X!! Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ The Terminator Reaction: ⁠   • THE TERMINATOR (1984) MOVIE REACTION!! Fir...  ⁠ Terminator 2 Judgment Day Reaction: ⁠   • TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY (1991) MOVIE RE...  ⁠ The Terminator Commentary: ⁠   • THE TERMINATOR (1984) MOVIE REACTION! A PE...  ⁠ Terminator 2 Commentary: ⁠   • TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY IS THE BEST FIL...  ⁠ 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! Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en⁠ Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/roxystriar⁠ Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠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/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=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/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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