yeah, T3 reset the balance of the paradox that was undone by T2. The TX was hot indeed. and the humour, though over the top, was better played then T2 because Arnold played as the straightman and remained in character, unlike his "I need a vacation" stupid lines in T2.

What did work in T2 was camerons directing, the SFX and the transformation of Sarah Conner into psycho commando lady. Ulitmately if elements from T2 and T3 had been combined we would have a better sequel then either, but as I said before T1 would have best been left a standalone film. A simple parable about a dark future told through suspense and a tragic love story.