The Terminator
Single Sided UK Quad, Folded, 30 x 40 inches.
I think The Terminator is James Cameron's best film. Schwarzenegger is perfectly cast as the emotionless cyborg assassin and the action is visceral and raw (innocent and unarmed victims gunned down by huge pistols, uzis and assault rifles, although no phased plasma rifle in the 40w range). Arnold stalking the corridors of the police station in leather and wrap around shades is an unforgettable moment. It's the efficiency of Cameron's writing and direction that I like most though - it's a shame he didn't continue that economy into his later career; I enjoy Aliens, The Abyss and True Lies, but they're all a bit bloated and overlong. "Listen, and understand. That terminator is out there. 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." I love the 80s feel of this poster and the red lasers and the hand drawn art by Mike Francis are great. The ultra long tag line is a good read too! The poster art is unique to the UK, but I also love the US one sheet, the Polish poster and the Czech poster. |