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AzazelllFeb 17, 2016

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont ask for this!!!!!!

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eva3si0nNov 15, 2020

Terminator Genisys from the very beginning betrays the original canon of the series, simply crosses out the ending of the cult 2 part. And everything for what? For the sake of the new Genisys where there is not one new idea. Where they try toTerminator Genisys from the very beginning betrays the original canon of the series, simply crosses out the ending of the cult 2 part. And everything for what? For the sake of the new Genisys where there is not one new idea. Where they try to tell the same thing, just give it a new name. The plot is generally so stupid that you wonder if this movie had a script. There are not bad action scenes, but they go in the sum of 10-15 minutes, and the rest of the timing goes to dumb dialogues. It's even scary to imagine what will happen in Terminator: Dark Fate.… Expand

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FaxthtaxNov 10, 2022

Complete and total mess. No one even tries to save this awful drivel. Lots of plot holes, bad acting, bad story.
Just avoid.

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Gamepro3093Aug 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely terrible. Only good actor here was Arnold Schwarzenegger. This was an absolute cluster f*** that was riddled with plot holes, over the top ridiculous action scenes, mostly unlikable characters, a bad plot and it made the absolutely idiotic decision to make John Connor imto an evil machine. Genesys is basically Ios that has a hologram thst starts as a kid then becomes an adult when it’s activated. That’s how moronic the plot here is. Dark Fate was bad but not this bad.… Expand

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gracjanskiDec 4, 2020

Stupid story, that mess up the whole terminator franchise and does not make any much sense. Many dialogues, that are so stupid. Emilia Clark is not fitting in the the role of Sarah Connor and her character is so annoying, because she is soStupid story, that mess up the whole terminator franchise and does not make any much sense. Many dialogues, that are so stupid. Emilia Clark is not fitting in the the role of Sarah Connor and her character is so annoying, because she is so feminist. The Linda Hamilton Sarah Connor in 1. and 2. movies were perfect. Kyle Reese here is also annoying, because he is so weak and stupid. The Terminator franchise is dead here, I dont even need to watch the next movie.… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodNov 25, 2019

Unarguably the lowpoint of the franchise, its not much worse the Salvation or T3.
It is fun and goofy, you literally need to switch off to get through it.
Its full of cliches and terrible acting spearheaded by the ever-hopeless EmiliaUnarguably the lowpoint of the franchise, its not much worse the Salvation or T3.
It is fun and goofy, you literally need to switch off to get through it.
Its full of cliches and terrible acting spearheaded by the ever-hopeless Emilia Clarke.
The best parts are without a doubt Schwarzenegger's aging cyborg even though he knows its a bit of a farce… Expand

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irbeguiDec 17, 2019

the worst movie in this saga, it's so bad that it can make you sleepy, if you suffer from insomnia it's the ideal cure.

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FilipeNetoMar 20, 2021

I have been watching the "Terminator" franchise for a few days, and I have come to the obvious conclusion that their quality has decreased dramatically, and any comparison between the oldest films and the most recent is almost coincidental.I have been watching the "Terminator" franchise for a few days, and I have come to the obvious conclusion that their quality has decreased dramatically, and any comparison between the oldest films and the most recent is almost coincidental. In this film, the protagonist is time: after a great offensive, John Connor gains access to the time machine built by Skynet and sends Kyle Reese into the past, on a mission to protect his mother, Sarah. We already know this, this was the beginning of the initial film in the franchise. However, when Reese arrives, she discovers that the past has been changed: Sarah Connor already knows everything that awaits her, Reese's arrival was expected and there is a T-800 model protecting her. So, they decide to try to destroy Skynet before it is globally released.

What this movie did was a mess. The temporal paradox created is so strange, confusing and raises so many questions that it is bad to think about it. Other films and franchises also played with the timelines, as did the X-Men with "Days of Future Past", but the care in writing allowed results that, here, cannot be achieved. After some reading, I realized that the production was troubled, and it was not a peaceful and easy effort for any of those involved, so I believe that no one misses the film, starting with the cast, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when Paramount canceled the next two films.

The script is confusing and poorly written, the characters are almost all merely outlined and underdeveloped. Even so, the film has the merit of trying to escape a little from the usual formula of the "Terminator" films: mass destruction, persecution and a lot of twisted metal. There are, as in the past, efforts for some humorous moments, but they are misplaced and have never been effective. The direction, ensured by Alan Taylor, is an unfortunate effort, as the director had everything in his hands to do a decent job and never got it. It even seems that he felt lost and not knowing what to do, deciding to make a noisy film, with tons of noisy and flamboyant action instead of a darker, tense film, where the threat was truly palpable for the audience. Basically, he gave us a video game.

The cast is quite weak and seems to be acting on its own, without coordination or direction. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to play the character that made him famous once again, and I have to applaud his effort to look credible, even after so many years. He is clearly a committed actor, who takes his work seriously, and I admire his dedication. I also appreciated Emilia Clarke's effort. Despite being an effort undermined by the terrible material she received and the virtual absence of direction, she worked as hard as she could and made Sarah Connor a more feminine, elegant character. Jai Courtney is annoying and acted randomly. He seems lost, not knowing how to play Reese properly. Jason Clarke is obnoxious in every way.

It is on production values and technical aspects that a good part of this film is based, which sounds like an excuse for a noisy action blockbuster. As I said above, the feeling of danger and tension never happens, and everything sounds as artificial as it is. The sound effects are very good and the CGI is good, but it is not exactly impressive. Cinematography is good, and makes good use of landscapes and green screen backdrops, but at times it looks gloomy and with somewhat washed colors. The makeup work and costumes are good, but they are within what was required and do not bring anything surprising. The post-production work was done with some laziness and sloppiness, and the cuts are sometimes sudden and evident. The soundtrack is forgettable and uninteresting, when it is actually used.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022

Terminator Genisys is as much of a convoluted mess as its title. It's so weird and ridiculous that it almost becomes interesting. However, the lack of heart and the sub par performances leave a lot to be desired.

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EnergiyeMar 24, 2022

PG-13 rating is the least of Genisys' problems. Making time travel the focus of the story was one of the worst decisions ever made.

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JacobJan 11, 2016

Terminator Genysis is basically a dumber and more convoluted film than Terminator 3. The film either retreads old ground or gets entangled in a convoluted story for the sake of resetting the timeline. There are elements of characters in theTerminator Genysis is basically a dumber and more convoluted film than Terminator 3. The film either retreads old ground or gets entangled in a convoluted story for the sake of resetting the timeline. There are elements of characters in the form of a hardened Sarah Connor but it’s never explored enough as the film gets way too bogged down in explaining the plot. Just when it seems like the film is dipping its toe into original territory it boils down to the exact same climax we’ve seen a million times. The film ends with our characters driving off down the road knowing for the first time in their life that they are free to choose their own path. Hopefully that’s what the next Terminator will do.… Expand

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marianodSep 21, 2015

Terminator should have ended with T2. That was an epic final. Each time a new film appears, I wish the end of humanity by robots. Arnold is too old to be terminator once again (with or without CGI).

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ydnar4Sep 29, 2015

Terminator Genisys is not in the same league as the first two films in its franchise. I think that this film shows that the franchise just needs to be put to bed or the rights need to be returned to James Cameron. The film is no where near asTerminator Genisys is not in the same league as the first two films in its franchise. I think that this film shows that the franchise just needs to be put to bed or the rights need to be returned to James Cameron. The film is no where near as action packed or as fun as the first two films and even Rise of the Machines. Arnold Schwarzenegger is almost the sole actor that feels like his is in his element here and the other actors in the main cast seem to be misplaced. Terminator 5 is flat, uninspired and I just couldn't care less about most of the characters. The writing is really spotty and the film seems to be relying more on a lame romance than the action that wins over the audience. Terminator Genisys is a complete disappointment.… Expand

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Rebecca31Nov 8, 2015

Ranting levels critical, you’ve been warned: So today I went to see the 5th installment in what was once an amazing franchise, who’d have thought that they could sink any lower than Terminator 4, but they can in this spectacular fail of aRanting levels critical, you’ve been warned: So today I went to see the 5th installment in what was once an amazing franchise, who’d have thought that they could sink any lower than Terminator 4, but they can in this spectacular fail of a movie. At no point did anyone expect this to be any good, the trailer saw to that but I don’t think anyone could predict how bad it truly is. There are no adequate words but I’m gonna go for it anyway. So Arnie is back (in his many forms) to do what he does best, except this time he’s called Pops, now if this wasn’t a warning bell it pretty much explains why the rest of the movie was so terrible. Not only is this film horrifying on its own but it has to take Terminator 2 and in particular Terminator 1 and drag it through the dirt. It can’t even establish itself as anything new, taking great scenes from the classics and rehashing them hoping the fans will be too caught up in the moment to notice. It singlehandedly destroys the first two Terminator movies and leaves us with this horrendously traumatizing and soul crushing sorry excuse for a movie.
What’s that Arnie? You’ll be back, somehow I don’t think so. You know what I hope the machines do rise up and kill all humans cause if this is the standard for films in the future then I don’t want to be a part of it. Not recommended, I repeat, this film is not recommended for viewing as to do so is not only dangerously infuriating but can also put viewers at risk of potentially giving into the urge to gouge one’s own eyes out. Rant over.… Expand

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Rox22Jan 26, 2016

About as bland as can be. A few cool scenes and some good ideas, however it is so full of plot holes and pointless action it kinda makes the movie feel needless.

Overall: TG was a nice idea, just terribly executed. Arnold, it's time toAbout as bland as can be. A few cool scenes and some good ideas, however it is so full of plot holes and pointless action it kinda makes the movie feel needless.

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TG was a nice idea, just terribly executed. Arnold, it's time to hand the mantle to someone else.… Expand

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Digipunk-XNov 28, 2015

Pretty bad, and boring... I don't even remember what the story was about, that's how I uninterested i got, after about 10 minutes. Maybe I am just obsessed with judgement day, and dislike everything that came after it. After I saw what theyPretty bad, and boring... I don't even remember what the story was about, that's how I uninterested i got, after about 10 minutes. Maybe I am just obsessed with judgement day, and dislike everything that came after it. After I saw what they did with every other terminator after terminator 2, I didn't even had a high expectation for this one, but beside this in my mind, it was disappointing. If you liked t1 and t2, and don't want the memory of them completely ruined, don't watch it.… Expand

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DCharlesDec 18, 2015

Badly cast and badly acted sequel. With the exception of Arnold Schwarzenegger, nobody involved looks to be having the slightest bit of fun. There's one cool scene which works great as a set piece, but the rest of the film is buried in aBadly cast and badly acted sequel. With the exception of Arnold Schwarzenegger, nobody involved looks to be having the slightest bit of fun. There's one cool scene which works great as a set piece, but the rest of the film is buried in a confusing (and boring) plot.… Expand

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robertoiglesiasApr 27, 2018

What make this movie bad are the obnoxious characters, convoluted story, boring action, mediocre acting, and pathetic plot choices.
I disliked this movie. 3/10.

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HickersMar 5, 2019

Oh dear,this film has brought the franchise to new levels of awfulness and it's a pity as the original is such a classic.

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022

Not the best or worst film in the world. I applaud them for continuing the series rather than pretending some or all of the previous films don’t exist. I also like the original take on the story. Some of the action scenes are very good. TheNot the best or worst film in the world. I applaud them for continuing the series rather than pretending some or all of the previous films don’t exist. I also like the original take on the story. Some of the action scenes are very good. The formula is pretty tired though, it doesn’t feel like anything original. The effects are mostly good but it does have a video game CGI feel, especially towards the end. They focus on the relationship between Sarah and Kyle which leads me onto what I hate most about the film. The casting is terrible. They replaced all the main characters with different actors except for the actual terminator. The new cast for Kyle, Sarah and John are nowhere near as good or memorable as the another of the other people that have played them. Kyle especially is a horrible miscast and is genuinely bad in the role to the point I wanted one of the terminators in one of the timelines to get him! Also, the pacing is not great, some really dull moments.… Expand

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Joeycs74Jul 15, 2015

Well, thet finally succeeded in destroying the spirit and essence of the Terminator saga. Even John Connor was not spared this time. Confusing story, T800 working as a dad and no commitment to a minimum logic sense. This is a reboot for newWell, thet finally succeeded in destroying the spirit and essence of the Terminator saga. Even John Connor was not spared this time. Confusing story, T800 working as a dad and no commitment to a minimum logic sense. This is a reboot for new generations. Too bad it didn't work.… Expand

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BiffaBaconMar 14, 2016

It's the casting that destroys this movie. Whoever cast this movie crippled its chances of being any good. It might have been a five out of ten if they'd been able to get actors who were a decent approximation of the original characters, butIt's the casting that destroys this movie. Whoever cast this movie crippled its chances of being any good. It might have been a five out of ten if they'd been able to get actors who were a decent approximation of the original characters, but Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney and the bloke who plays John Connor are terrible, terrible choices.… Expand

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MrRanJul 7, 2015

OMG,,, the script is just dogsh*t .... there are decent jokes, if this is a good movie, I will literally cry for Arnold's performance... unfortunately, the story is such a disaster. The internal logic is just buggy. The writers just cop outOMG,,, the script is just dogsh*t .... there are decent jokes, if this is a good movie, I will literally cry for Arnold's performance... unfortunately, the story is such a disaster. The internal logic is just buggy. The writers just cop out and doesn't explain anything properly.… Expand

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MuriloMartinsJul 7, 2015

Do not try to understand this movie, just enjoy the horrible acting and the mediocre plot. Focus on Arnold, he always makes you laugh. But if you have a choice (and you do), don't spend money on this.

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kstud1Jul 7, 2015

Terminator Genisys is a complete mess the story is all over the place and the action scenes have all been seen before, anyone giving this movie anything above a (5) must have not seen the first two terminator movies.

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Christmas29Jul 3, 2015

Terminator Genisys was soo bad I feel embarrassed that I initially asked my friends if they wanted to come see it with me (thankfully they were all too busy at the time so only I had to suffer through it). The plot of Genisys is total messTerminator Genisys was soo bad I feel embarrassed that I initially asked my friends if they wanted to come see it with me (thankfully they were all too busy at the time so only I had to suffer through it). The plot of Genisys is total mess fixed together with duct tape.. even for a story involving time travel, and expected paradoxes and retcons (within a margin of acceptable tolerance) Genisys is just way too absurd.
It feels like the studios are really starting to tarnish the franchise now for the sake of trying to jump-start a haphazard trilogy of PG-13 blockbuster holiday movies (this is the 3rd false-start in a row now).
Terminator Salvation was a better Terminator movie than Genisys and after my initial dissatisfaction with Genisys I resent it even further for retconning the first 2 movies out of existence to pave the way for it's own existence, and I'm disappointed for Emilia Clarke's sake because I like her and I want to see her do well (and it wasn't her fault that this movie sucked).… Expand

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CableguyJul 19, 2015

This Terminator movie was so bad, I wanted to pull my eyes out after the first 5 minutes knowing I still had to go trough this for a long time.... The name would beter have been Terminator Genocide, nobody survives this one...

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bugalugzNov 15, 2015

Terrible film i got very confused from start to finish the plot was all over the place i really didnt enjoy what i was watching arnie is past his sell by date ill be be back nah dont think so,it didnt even have that terminator feel to it wellTerrible film i got very confused from start to finish the plot was all over the place i really didnt enjoy what i was watching arnie is past his sell by date ill be be back nah dont think so,it didnt even have that terminator feel to it well i was dissapointed and the acting didnt help either worst of the terminators films actually t3 is much better than this and it was crap but not as crap as this people with taste should avoid.… Expand

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Shadiac1985Nov 4, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are two major problems with "Terminator Genisys": One - the movie is a lie to its own franchise and timeline. Two - its plot has a shotgun hole as huge as the shotguns in the "Teminator" series are usually capable of inflicting.

So, for starters, we're told that SkyNet has gone haywire on August 26, 1997 (instead of the initial 2003 date as revealed in "T3") and that it wasn't a military operations software that every computer was hooked up to, but rather some missile launch program... that apparently the rest of the countries didn't have anti-missile defenses from. Wow. Next, we're introduced to Kyle Reese, who, despite being one of John Connor's most trusted soldiers, is somehow supposed to prove to John that he's "the worthy one" because... he had a pic of John's mother hidden in his locker? ...What? Why would John give his mom's photo to one of his soldiers WAY before sending him through time? Was he aware that one of them would be his dad? I thought Sarah never told John who his father was. Then, Kyle finds out that the time he arrived in was changed because that's why, and now he has to undergo another time travel together with the woman he's supposed to protect because the voices in his head told him so. You know, the original, the REAL Kyle Reese had to protect Sarah not only because of who she was, but eventually because he fell in love with her. And he didn't die because the timelines collapsed into one another, he did it to sacrifice himself to save his love. Miles away from the true content here, guys.

Though the second issue is tons bigger yet. The story goes as to have Kyle and Sarah travel to 2017 because this is where the alternate SkyNet (who knows its name is SkyNet, even though in this timeline the SkyLabs technology wasn't invented at all) is supposed to activate as "Genisys" (even though people are bragging on about how great Genisys is already hours before its launch) and take over the world. There they meet alternate John, who isn't really John anymore, bearing the scars from 2025, all while the T-800 Sarah left behind clearly forgot to age (he spent years badassing to the levels of "The Expendables", though). While all these revelations go on in deserted 1984 streets with nobody chasing the fleeing van, or in some hospital/police tower garage where people shoot and point guns at each other while nobody else comes in or out for 10 whole minutes, we get plot elements being spoonfed to us one after another, either through the immortal robot, or through both doves figuring out whether they're in love or not. Which begs the question as to why would a machine that can survive almost anything as good as SkyNet's latest creation even need two people constantly arguing with one another for something it did alone anyway (these two weren't even able to detonate the freaking bombs at the end - just to clarify, we're talking about the same Sarah Connor who got her legs smashed at the factory in the original movie, and yet managed to blow up the Terminator). Throw in some cheap puns, hand gestures, smiling Arnie and the best of SkyNet's machine T-whatever who can imitate blood and being dead, yet apparently never brings it up again. You guessed it - you get "Teminator Genisys"! Yeah!

But even all these things put aside, multiple questions still remain: who was that Asian cop/T-1000 sent to the past to assassinate Kyle Reese in 1984 (the plot-alloy tech wouldn't be developed until 2031 in the original timeline)? How did the good T-800 get to 1973 (and then aged 20 years in just 9 years, and then aged another 9 years in 33 years)? How did John Connor/not-John Connor get to 2017? The list is tedious, time-consuming, and lets you hang on to the question of whether or not there would be another sequel to this mess in its current state (probably...). Well, my answer is simple: please don't. Leave "well enough" alone. And Arnie, you're gold, but... take your earned retirement. Please DON'T be back anymore.

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RealLeatherNov 11, 2015

Another soulless and brainless entry into a series that has already been ruined twice before. There is no originality here, it is just a mishmash of bits from T1 and T2. Horrible script and uninspired acting throughout. Emilia Clarke wasn'tAnother soulless and brainless entry into a series that has already been ruined twice before. There is no originality here, it is just a mishmash of bits from T1 and T2. Horrible script and uninspired acting throughout. Emilia Clarke wasn't terrible as Sarah Connor hence the 1/10 as opposed to the 0/10 it truly is. Arnold is relegated to being the bumbling old idiot and the magic is unfortunately gone from him. J.K. Simmons makes a nice cameo appearance but everyone else is just living in HAM city. Do not support this rubbish, I feel awful for simply renting it.… Expand

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TrolisjwJul 27, 2023

The terminator movie where they started with the trend of empowered female protagonist saving the day.
Not good, not reccomended.
Awful movie. bad acting.

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MattyiceJul 1, 2015

Genisys is a complete mess, from its plot to its characters. It lacks any intelligence or thematic elements that made the first two masterpieces and, more importantly, it's not that fun. While it was good that Arnold was back in his T-800Genisys is a complete mess, from its plot to its characters. It lacks any intelligence or thematic elements that made the first two masterpieces and, more importantly, it's not that fun. While it was good that Arnold was back in his T-800 form, Emilia and Jason Clarke, usually great actors, are completely miscast as Sarah and John Connor. The CG, however, is terrible. I was skeptical from the trailers regarding this film, and I was not disappointed. This film sucks and was a waste of my time and money. Hopefully they cancel any kind of sequels in place, because it already has killed the franchise.… Expand

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jafifiJul 10, 2015

this version is completely lazy, ill thought out and horrid, they absolutely wrote out the last three terminators to come up with a movie so convoluted on its own nonsesnse that it takes a huge dump on the entire franchise

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QishereJul 5, 2015

I very rarely rate a film a "failure"; yet even though "Genisys" is from a beloved, brilliant franchise it fails so badly, I couldn't wait for it to end. This film is the worst I've seen all Summer. I didn't shell out the bucks for 3D orI very rarely rate a film a "failure"; yet even though "Genisys" is from a beloved, brilliant franchise it fails so badly, I couldn't wait for it to end. This film is the worst I've seen all Summer. I didn't shell out the bucks for 3D or IMAX, and was so pleased I went that route. It fails in large part due to the writing. The script muddies the waters so badly that nothing, not even Arnold's performance, can survive the maddening confusion that continues to build to the very end of the film. Yes, the CGI is good, but it too is weakened by the frustrating story line. The support characters are played by good actors, but like Arnold, they are washed out by the terrible script. If you must see it, wait for the cable release.… Expand

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braindamageOct 18, 2015

horrific horrific horrific horrific horrifc horrific horrific , at the beigging it was ok but later in the movie its horrific absolutely horrible ... just horrifc

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moviestalkerJul 22, 2015

Haven't they milked the franchise enough yet? Was this mess of a movie *really* necessary?

Nothing in this movie makes sense, it feels as if they couldnt decide between 5 different scripts and ended up taking a page of each.

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MrZanctumJul 14, 2015

What can I say about this film? As soon as the movie started I wanted to rip my eyes out and shove them up my a** and that still would've been more enjoyable than watching f***ing piece of crap. This movie is a disgrace to ArnoldWhat can I say about this film? As soon as the movie started I wanted to rip my eyes out and shove them up my a** and that still would've been more enjoyable than watching f***ing piece of crap. This movie is a disgrace to Arnold Schwarzenegger and shows that he shouldn't be acting anymore. Dear god, don't see this movie, in fact, the director should be burned at the stake for making this abomination of a film.… Expand

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AmigianJul 12, 2015

When you have the urge to go to the theater to watch Genisys, get up and orientate yourself towards the direction of your DVD shelf, use your Terminator-like scanning abilities to eye up Terminator and Terminator 2, pluck them purposefullyWhen you have the urge to go to the theater to watch Genisys, get up and orientate yourself towards the direction of your DVD shelf, use your Terminator-like scanning abilities to eye up Terminator and Terminator 2, pluck them purposefully from their neglected dormant state and have a good night in, you deserve it.… Expand

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KerrJul 5, 2015

It's even worse than you might fear. A lazy, repetitious, one-trick gimmick masquerading as a film, with lame jokes, no character to speak of, terrible dialogue, and some truly horrendous casting. And that's just for starters.

Believe itIt's even worse than you might fear. A lazy, repetitious, one-trick gimmick masquerading as a film, with lame jokes, no character to speak of, terrible dialogue, and some truly horrendous casting. And that's just for starters.

Believe it or not I actually went in hoping for the best, but this is, without a doubt, the absolute nadir of the Terminator franchise. And a few call backs to the first two films, and some big budget explosions, don't mask the fact that this is a Terminator film with no direction, no future, and no clear ideas. Arnold tries hard, but even he doesn't seem like he has his heart fully in this one, and the rest of the main cast are just trainwreck awful.

It's like someone saw the Sarah Connor Chronicles and thought they'd do the same thing, only on a much bigger budget, and without an ounce of the creativity or intelligence (and that show was hardly perfect to begin with). And still managed to somehow screw it up.

Honestly, it's not even that its out and out 'worst film ever' levels of awful, as much as it is so manufactured and mediocre and soulless that it somehow manages to be twice as disappointing as it would have been if it had just plain sucked. After all, one can ignore a truly bad film, but a mediocre film that shows the odd spark of what might have been, but never does anything with it, that's just depressing. And for this Terminator fan, depressed is exactly how I left the cinema.

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imagaryJul 1, 2015

Mediocre at best. It doesn't know what it want to be. Random comedic scenes are just random. Miscast of characters. Both Sarah and Kyle are just not powerful and gritty enough.
Only entertaining from scene with T1 or T2 references.
TheMediocre at best. It doesn't know what it want to be. Random comedic scenes are just random. Miscast of characters. Both Sarah and Kyle are just not powerful and gritty enough.
Only entertaining from scene with T1 or T2 references.
The trailer ruined the movie.
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BillyKaneXJul 10, 2015

I can not describe to you the amount of script holes of this movie. It tore the whole premise of the franchise. It's a beautiful piece of ****. Stay home, place Terminator 2 on your DVD player and save money movie.

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jnnnnnJul 12, 2015

Arnie and Emilia were great but story was not believable. I quite enjoyed watching it but could not get rid of a constant underlying sense of disbelief.

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MascalzoneJul 10, 2015

I have only one word for this movie: s**tbuster. Guys the first Terminator movie was a serious one, since it was quite more an horror than a sci-fi. An unstoppable killer come from the future. That's it. T2 expanded the story and it was veryI have only one word for this movie: s**tbuster. Guys the first Terminator movie was a serious one, since it was quite more an horror than a sci-fi. An unstoppable killer come from the future. That's it. T2 expanded the story and it was very well made. T3 was a s**tbuster too, Salvation just a nice movie, since at least it has sense. This haven't. It's just a "hey look! come to see a whole new Schwarzy movie! It's just it. The Expendables with machines.… Expand

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intuitivejohnJul 8, 2015

Should Have Waked Out in First Ten Minutes...Plus Obama Reference?

What a dud...I knew from the moment of the first scene where John and Kyle were talking I should have walked out and never looked back. Dull beyond belief. Wooden acting.Should Have Waked Out in First Ten Minutes...Plus Obama Reference?

What a dud...I knew from the moment of the first scene where John and Kyle were talking I should have walked out and never looked back. Dull beyond belief. Wooden acting. Terrible writing. Stupid, stupid dialogue. (And note, I'm not one prone to hyper-criticizing) .

Two things..

1) It hit me that this movie would probably be perfect for the Twilight or Hunger Games crowd...Some action with louuudddd noises...stilted dialogue...and cheesy interactions. Very adolescent all the way around. Good for them

2) I took away a point that I wonder if others would see too.

Cyberdyne is run by two african americans who are behind Genisys. It's supposed to be a game changer...change the world for the better...and really it's out to destroy the country.

I couldn't help draw the parallel to the Obama administration policies that are sold as improvements and just to society...but are having the unintended consequences of weakening and undermining great systems that work well. Not perfect. But work overall. And they are the foundation of our economic successes and the societal successes that have happened.

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brunookJul 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a franquia exterminator do futuro acabou em 1992, com uma obra prima dirigida e escrota por james cameron, depois veio exterminador 3 que ate tem algum sentido mas aimda assim um filme ruim, depois os direitos de exterminador fiacaram girando e rodamdo em varias maos ate sair exterminador a salvaçao, que ate tenta ser inovador, mostrando como é o futuro de john connor e seus aliados, mas mesmo com toda essa tentativa de mostrar algo diferente foi um filme mais ou menos. agora nas maos da paramount e da skydance, saiu o exterminador genisys, um filme que nao se leva a sério em algums momentos, por exemplo no ínicio do filme, o roteiro nos leva de volta 1984, no mesmo ambiente do primeiro filme, o que deixou muito empolgado todos os admiradores da série, mas depois de um até entāo bom primeiro ato, temos um roteiro bagunçado que não sabe, o que fazer com a história do filme, mesmo com o avassalador marketing das produtoras e arnold fazendo muitas coletivas de impressas e varios eventos, nao ajudaram a levar o público para esse filme que nem ao menos devia existir, esperemos entâo até 2019, ano que os direitos desta franquia de ( dois ótimos filmes ) volta ao criador james cameron.… Expand

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kiwidudeJul 5, 2015

Very dissappointed Sarah Conner was played by a kid who thought she was all that and spolied the movie and then John Conner played by a ghost busters guy. No could n't stand that girl in the role

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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020

I was looking forward to seeing Terminator: Genisys in cinemas after watching the awful Terminator Salvation but Terminator: Genisys was awful.. Terminator: Genisys starred Jai Courtney (Jack Reacher) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator,I was looking forward to seeing Terminator: Genisys in cinemas after watching the awful Terminator Salvation but Terminator: Genisys was awful.. Terminator: Genisys starred Jai Courtney (Jack Reacher) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator, Terminator 2, Terminator 3, Predator, True Lies, Raw Deal) and it was a mess, the story was all over the place and none of the characters were likeable. Terminator: Genisys drags on into a boring dull mess with timelines all over the place, cringey smiles from Arnold Schwarzenegger and the villains sucked. The action was rubbish and the film was crap and boring so it was disappointing. Shall not watch it again and is a weak addition to the Terminator franchise!… Expand

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imthenoobMar 13, 2022

In a nutshell, It's an awful alternate history of the original film. The CGI is too much, especially in the earlier sequences, and the cast just doesn't have that grounded-in-reality spark that makes the original cast so good. Clarke feelsIn a nutshell, It's an awful alternate history of the original film. The CGI is too much, especially in the earlier sequences, and the cast just doesn't have that grounded-in-reality spark that makes the original cast so good. Clarke feels out of place, I don't know why they continue to cast Jai Courtney since he can't act, and Arnold is just too awkwardly old to play the part.… Expand