The Terminator

I don't remember exactly when I first this movie because my mom was a Sci-Fi movie fan when I was a kid, so I've watched plenty of movies like this growing up. I know that I loved it as a kid and I can't remember how many times I saw it (If I really love a movie, I can watch it over and over and never get bored). This is still one of my favorites, even though looking back in hindsight, the graphics were horrible by today's standards. To me this is a classic because of them. Hey, the 80's were a different time.

But back to the task at hand. I loved the story, not because of the sci-fi aspect. It was Kyle Reese. Not only did he pop in from the future, but he was also a kick ass and take names soldier who came back to protect a woman named Sarah Connor, whom he'd only heard about through stories from her son, who also happens to be his best friend, John.

Kyle's also that best friend who falls in loves with John's mom. Normally, that would freak most people out. Not John, though. John wants him to fall head over heels because how else will he end up being born if his dad doesn't meet his mom?

And poor Kyle. He's the only one who never knew he was the father of the world's savior. I digress again.

So. I'm a sucker for a guy who would go back time to save you because that happens to me all the time. Really, it does

Seriously though, I know the whole romantic story line isn't right on the surface, but I'm a such a romantic at heart. Everytime I watch it I'm always hoping the ending will magically change and everyone ends up happy. But we all know the ending was etched in stone so I just stop watching if after the big truck scene and pretend nothing happens after that.

Also, I realize there is no possible way for Kyle to be his father if time travel did exist, but a) it's a movie, so anything can happen and b) I like believing in fate. So there.

All in all, I'm a huge fan of the Terminator series (except for Rise of the Machines which I pretend never happened), to include the short lived Sarah Connor Chronicles. The first one is just my absolute favorite.