There are very few actors who have had an impact on Hollywood like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Austrian bodybuilder used his hard work and charisma to forge his own path in the biz, and quickly became the biggest star we'd ever seen before. Today, I want to go over some of the movies I love the most that he starred in. We'll dissect his performances and look at how they cemented him as a certified star. Let's dive in. 1. The Terminator (1984)Director: James Cameron Writer: James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, William Wisher Jr. (uncredited) Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator), Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor), Michael Biehn (Kyle Reese)It's hard to argue against the film that launched a franchise and cemented Arnold as a bona fide action icon.Even though there's not a lot of range here, he's doing something no one had done at this scale, playing a robot that grounded this entire film. The film is a masterclass in tension and suspense. You need his lumbering attacks to fuel the fear in the other actors and to sell this intimidating force. The film blends the trifecta of sci-fi, horror, and action. Cameron's artistic vision, coupled with Arnold's performance, created a cinematic phenomenon that entered the cultural lexicon and never left. 2. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Director: James Cameron Writer: James Cameron, William Wisher Jr. Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator), Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor), Edward Furlong (John Connor), Robert Patrick (T-1000)What's so funny is that this movie also doesn't have a ton...
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