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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

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bronn_43Aug 9, 2023

Did that "actor", who was supposed to play Kyle Reese, ever recovered from terminal case of imaginary latissimus dorsi?
before the movie, biggest worry was for Sarah who was not Linda - she did ok at least... the rest though... who on earthDid that "actor", who was supposed to play Kyle Reese, ever recovered from terminal case of imaginary latissimus dorsi?
before the movie, biggest worry was for Sarah who was not Linda - she did ok at least... the rest though... who on earth wrote it (oh yeah i know, people who never understood original and T2), but who put a blind person to do the casting?… 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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Kdog152Jan 23, 2023

So why does everyone think this film is bad, it's a pretty good one. Yeah it has its flaws and isn't as good as tue first one, but it still great.

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neomoonsevinDec 13, 2022

watching the movie again years later made me appreciate where thw creator was going with this the only thing is wrong actors playing the roles apart from that its a great movie

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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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BroyaxJan 21, 2017

Après le décevant et si moyen T4, je n’attendais pas grand-chose de T5… Le simple fait qu’une énième suite voit le jour me semblait une aberration en soi, une simple opportunité commerciale de producteurs avides, un simple « cash grab » commeAprès le décevant et si moyen T4, je n’attendais pas grand-chose de T5… Le simple fait qu’une énième suite voit le jour me semblait une aberration en soi, une simple opportunité commerciale de producteurs avides, un simple « cash grab » comme disent les Anglo-Saxons. Governator tire trop sur la corde, il va encore se ridiculiser ! à l’instar des nombreux nanars pathétiques qu’il n’arrête pas de tourner depuis son retour sur la scène.

Et pourtant ! ce T5 me fait penser à T3 et c’est un sérieux compliment. D’abord, il est drôle : les clins d’oeil cabotins d’Arnold, les répliques pince-sans-rire fusent et diffusent presque aussi régulièrement que dans T3. A l’inverse de T4 qui se prenait très au sérieux, ils ont compris qu’il fallait garder ce ton léger et un recul non négligeable… comme dans T3 mais sans l’égaler pour autant, cela dit. A noter la gestion de l’âge d’Arnold par exemple, non camouflé mais au contraire habilement exploité.

Certes, le délire scénaristique, notamment autour de John Connor est à la fois complètement loufoque et totalement inepte… et les multiples retours en arrière ou en avant mettent sérieusement à mal une histoire qui part décidément dangereusement en vrille…

Jason Clarke apporte beaucoup à ce John Connor hlluciné, il en a fait autre chose qu’un prétexte de scénariste imbibé comme une éponge. Enfin presque. A l’opposé, ce Kyle Reese musculeux avec sa tronche de Cro-magnon, il fait de la peine ! Quant à Sarah Connor incarnée par Emilia Clarke, elle sait se montrer un peu plus qu’une terminatrice de soutifs… et elle est si jolie qu’on lui donne e Bon Dieu sans confession, de toute façon !

Pour le reste, T5 envoit du bois sur le spectacle et l’inventivité de ses cascades, combats et explosions qui rejoignent le côté omni-délirant du film, devenu une grosse bande dessinée qui en met plein la vue. Alan Taylor, je ne sais pas qui c’est ce type mais sa réalisation est sans reproche et fort similaire à celle de Jonathan Mostow de T3 : pas de cut &t move, pas de zoom, juste du bon boulot de réalisateur au service du film.

Bonne surprise finalement pour un divertissement triple A inattendu et boîteux… mais souvent drôle : Papy Terminator est increvable !… Expand

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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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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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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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alexandreaDec 1, 2021

I liked most of the movie i think this the best Arnold has acted since T-2.

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CoreGamer1408Nov 22, 2018

Fun enough time travel action fest sci-fi movie. Yeah I get they tried to subvert those expectations with Sarah, John even Kyle to a degree, because where can they even go with this simple time travelling killer robot premise? Oh they wentFun enough time travel action fest sci-fi movie. Yeah I get they tried to subvert those expectations with Sarah, John even Kyle to a degree, because where can they even go with this simple time travelling killer robot premise? Oh they went right to Derp (cringe) Fate, whoopsy! T2 is peak Terminator and every other movie after is just a sad wannabe really. I do have a soft spot for T-Salvation. It is set in the future war era and not in contemporary times like T3, TG and Derp Fate.… Expand

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LancedSoulSep 22, 2021

When you go full trigger happy on fan service, that it ruins the movie instead of enhancing it... Also what does genisys mean?

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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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rjmacreadyNov 30, 2020

This one quite cleverly riffs off the single biggest flaw in the logic of the Terminator franchise, namely: couldn't they just keep sending more and more Terminators back in time to ensure success?

The cleverest bit - and the main joy, to beThis one quite cleverly riffs off the single biggest flaw in the logic of the Terminator franchise, namely: couldn't they just keep sending more and more Terminators back in time to ensure success?

The cleverest bit - and the main joy, to be honest - is seeing scenes from the first Terminator play out similarly, but with slight twists...e.g. the cop who stalks Kyle Reese in the clothing store is now a cop-impersonating T1000, a la Robert Patrick in Terminator 2.

In other words: this film is a kind of sly "parody" of the first two films, and your enjoyment of it will rely almost entirely on whether you can go along with such a premise. It's certainly well-made for what it is, and a bit of a "hoot" for fans with a sense of humour. It's also one of the better films in the franchise, all things considered, though the second half definitely demands more "suspension of belief" than is humanly possible. File under "fun, but entirely inessential".… Expand

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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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AmiristosMar 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALERT SPOILERS
Well creating 2 timelines might confoud us. I understand why many people get nasty about this movie.. Personally I loved terminator 5. This movie is full of action, emotions and achieves its goal. The main goal of these movies is to make us shape emotions about T-800. James cameron is an expert doing that(watch other movies like titanic or avatar). I felt like smth cracked inside me when schwarzenegger said "protect my sarah" and I loved the fact that he survived, contrary to terminator 2. For me terminator 5 is a fully enjoyable movie, maybe a little far-fetched, but achives its goal. Great Job..… 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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Neoimtheone1981Oct 16, 2020

Even though I know it's a corny movie, I keep enjoying it everytime I watch it. Must be a guilty pleasure for me or something?

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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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KelvinSelimorOct 8, 2020

Terminator Genisys. New future. I don't understand why there is so much criticism around this film. Quite a good picture came out, no worse than the level of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Not like another save Sarah or John Connors. NowTerminator Genisys. New future. I don't understand why there is so much criticism around this film. Quite a good picture came out, no worse than the level of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Not like another save Sarah or John Connors. Now that's a different story.… Expand

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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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DoomtheWhiteJul 20, 2020

I enjoyed this film. The action sequences were satisfying. The time loop story is kinda tiring but ok. For me the only downside is the actor who played John Connor, his performance is not convincing.

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DaveOakenshieldJul 8, 2020

This film was basically a Terminator for people who've either never a Terminator film before, or aren't fans of Terminator films (specifically referring to the first 2 films).

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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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KadirovJul 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't undertant those who dislike this movie. It is Terminator, is is always interesting to watch. This film gave me great emotions, was very interesting. Time travel, plot twists, great unexpected moments and the Schwarz. Those dislike the movie are trendy cool hipsters who look for a way to be "over" something.
Get yourself a life achievement and be over it, don't use your blah blah to humiliate something in order to raise yourself over it.… Expand

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tremaultMar 9, 2020

There's some pretty good fanservice in this. arnie vs arnie. love it. some interesting concepts. not a great or well put together movie, but it is watchable and enjoyable.

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ty92Mar 5, 2020

This is the first Terminator movie I've seen. I found it to be a bit confusing at times. The acting was very average and the dialogue was bad in some scenes. I could tell they were acting and that's not a good thing. The action was good butThis is the first Terminator movie I've seen. I found it to be a bit confusing at times. The acting was very average and the dialogue was bad in some scenes. I could tell they were acting and that's not a good thing. The action was good but nothing blew me away. This is a average action sci-fi with nothing special about it. The 3D was pretty good but not great either. So overall just a average movie. I wouldn't watch it again. But I didn't hate it either.… Expand

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SiriysAhakuhFeb 11, 2020

Interesting and dynamic story with great characters but some visual effects is not so great.

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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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JohntGordonDec 16, 2019

Are on metacritic only sadists commenting who want to name good movies as bad out of principle because they are in the position to let their sadistic mind full flow? This is the second movie in 30 minutes that I really liked. My family has aAre on metacritic only sadists commenting who want to name good movies as bad out of principle because they are in the position to let their sadistic mind full flow? This is the second movie in 30 minutes that I really liked. My family has a proud and long US family dynasty with family relations to Hollywood itself. When I see within the next 30 minutes another of my favourite movies with negative to moderate reviews then I dig counter terrorist strategies out and accuse metacritic and imodb for hosting the presence of terror networks that want to ruin damn good US movies by negative critics.… Expand

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yusepDec 7, 2019

Not great, not terrible.
Just ok,. I don't regret watching it but it felt empty and boring even it is well done.

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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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AndruxaFeedNov 12, 2019

Неплохое кино на пару раз, но плохой Терминатор

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HaDdi98Oct 27, 2019

Terminator Genisys is the worst movie in terminator franchise with great action but worst acting and weak story

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bfoore90Nov 12, 2015

Not the best adaption to the terminator franchise. While Arnold is back and better than ever, this movie uses the same tired old characters from the previous adaptions but with half the heart of the others. While it does have some interestingNot the best adaption to the terminator franchise. While Arnold is back and better than ever, this movie uses the same tired old characters from the previous adaptions but with half the heart of the others. While it does have some interesting sequences and scenes plus a bunch of great Arnold scenes, it ultimately does nothing to invigorate the franchise and ultimately screws up the timeline in a bad way more than good. This movie was lazy film-making in almost every way, instead of breathing life into the franchise the franchise further pushes the franchise back to the dark ages. If they hope to truly reinvigorate the franchise then they need to take lessons from where Jurassic World succeeds and go to new places with different characters and retire the John/Sarah Conner and Kyle Reese arc.… Expand

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MogakumonoOct 21, 2019

I put this movie off for a long time. To my surprise it was a perfectly serviceable addition to the franchise that isn’t afraid to chart its own course. I enjoyed it far more than I expected to. Slightly uninspired shot choices do little toI put this movie off for a long time. To my surprise it was a perfectly serviceable addition to the franchise that isn’t afraid to chart its own course. I enjoyed it far more than I expected to. Slightly uninspired shot choices do little to take the fun away from what is an overall solid film.… Expand

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DukeJonOct 11, 2019

Actually much better than I was expecting. The Terminator series is patchy to say the least, but for me I'd say this is behind the first two movies.

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EfesysOct 6, 2019

A time machine in the basement .......
Instead of Kyle Reese Kelly Hysterical.

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JPKJul 1, 2019

Worst Of The Franchise So Far
Genisys was supposed to be at least decent, But it instead ends up being worse than Salvation.

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wasohaMay 22, 2019

It just keeps getting worse and worse. Considerate of them to number the movies by rank of quality.

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TyranianApr 14, 2019

Another pretty fun Terminator film which is okay in every department. Arnie is never bad.

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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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PauloReviewsMar 2, 2019

A total cash grab. A product from a studio that decided to erase the two first excellent movies in a convoluted, muddled, badly acted and terribly written two-hour mess.

Depressing. 2/10.

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miltondanjoelDec 22, 2018

ESTA PELICULA ESTABA BIEN EL ERROR QUE TUVO FUE QUE JOHN CONNOR NO ENCAJABA CON UNOS PADRES TAN JOVENES Y EL GUION SE PARECÍA A LAS CRONICAS DE SARA CONOR, LOS NUEVOS PODERES DEL T-8OO (ARNOLD) ESTAN GENIALES, EXO-ESQUELETO MECANICO Y PIEL DEESTA PELICULA ESTABA BIEN EL ERROR QUE TUVO FUE QUE JOHN CONNOR NO ENCAJABA CON UNOS PADRES TAN JOVENES Y EL GUION SE PARECÍA A LAS CRONICAS DE SARA CONOR, LOS NUEVOS PODERES DEL T-8OO (ARNOLD) ESTAN GENIALES, EXO-ESQUELETO MECANICO Y PIEL DE METAL LIQUIDO ESO ES ORIGINALIDAD, ESO ME GUSTO'… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Avec Terminator Génésis lui aussi fait par un FanBoy de la série Terminator de James Cameron nommé Alan Taylor (série TV et ça se voit...). Ce film à pris le même virage que jurassique c'est-à-dire "d'humaniser" le T-800, qui pour moi est loin d'être idiot au vu de se qui est disséminer dans la trilogie originale. En revanche Humaniser [spoiler] Skynet qui est en faite Génésis [/spoiler] .... c'est totalement absurde !!! Plusieurs erreurs dans le scénario, mais qui n'en sont peux être pas, vu qu'il y en a encore deux épisodes de prévus jusqu'en 2019 (une année ou James Cameron reprendra les droits). Pour le son le Dolby Atmos est excellent. C'est extrêmement bien spatialisé dans la salle c'est trés impressionnants. Une 3D intéressante, mais pas toujours utile. Mais des effet spéciaux au gout du jour voire un Terminator mettre une baigne n'a jamais été aussi jouissif. Se battre avec des poteaux électriques ce jeté des voitures explosé les murs comme si c'était du papier j'adore. Ce n'est pas à notre échelle, mais à l'échelle des machines et c'est trop trippant. En revanche coté musique c'est léger et même pas de clin d’œil ou je n'ai pas entendu.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 29, 2018

While it does provide some entertaining action scenes and Schwarzenegger being back in this franchise, "Terminator Genisys" has a very muddled storyline and practically nothing human at its core.

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Almighty_DavidJul 25, 2018

Terminator Genisys is a great B-movie. Everything about it feels cheap and amateurish and oh boy is it dump and nonsensical. It's the perfect movie to make fun of with a couple of friends and a whole lot of beers. Compared to "real" moviesTerminator Genisys is a great B-movie. Everything about it feels cheap and amateurish and oh boy is it dump and nonsensical. It's the perfect movie to make fun of with a couple of friends and a whole lot of beers. Compared to "real" movies it's complete trash of course, but if you don't take it seriously you can still have a really good time watching it.… Expand

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Chimes003Jul 13, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the intro to the movie. I am also an avid fan of the first two terminators. I was really wondering how they were going to use the timeline of events that occurred in those two movies. But it turns out that there was a terminator, a t-1000 on a boat when Sarah Connor was a child. So, screw the rest of the franchise. And "Pops" Arnold's character was there too. How convenient to pump out another prequel/sequel. But honestly, everyone knows "Judgement Day" was in 1997. It's watchable, but just watch the first two terminator movies instead.… Expand

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TheFlash3200May 12, 2018

Seeing that this was almost a sequel to Terminator Salvation which wasn't the best, this movie failed to meet expectations. Overall this movie was still a very interesting movie to see and I was happy to see a new and different approach toSeeing that this was almost a sequel to Terminator Salvation which wasn't the best, this movie failed to meet expectations. Overall this movie was still a very interesting movie to see and I was happy to see a new and different approach to the Terminator franchise. Hopefully the next Terminator movie will meet my expectations and other viewers expectations with Terminator 6 coming in 2019.… Expand

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TheRussianatorApr 17, 2018

The most pointless entry in the franchise. While the previous installments had to happen in order for John Connor to become the leader of the resistance and eventually defeat Skynet, this fiasco of a film tries to reboot the franchise, giveThe most pointless entry in the franchise. While the previous installments had to happen in order for John Connor to become the leader of the resistance and eventually defeat Skynet, this fiasco of a film tries to reboot the franchise, give it some fresh air. Except the air isn't fresh. Starting with the trailer filled with spoilers, ending with Schwarznegger smiling like a kid with cerebral palsy. Jai Courtney is in this movie also. Needless to say, he is wooden and one-dimensional, just like in every movie he starred previously. Emilia Clarke is okay, but unlike Linda Hamilton, her character didn't have an arc, so it's challenging to feel anything for her. Jason Clarke is okay-ish, he is not the worst John Connor we've seen on screen(Nick Stahl). Arnie tries, but the script doesn't ask for anything but campy jokes from him, however, he is still the best part of this movie. The plot is extremely convoluted, and in some way it insults the first two movies by literally inserting James Cameron's scenes from The Terminator into it and having the dumbest T-1000 ever. Once you realize what's going on, you start to despise this movie and pray that Cameron makes a true Terminator 3 and ignores everything that came after Judgement Day.… Expand

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Martybc3Jan 12, 2018

This is a great movie! If your a terminator fan you will love it! Idk why everyone talks bad about this movie, yes it’s got some crazy things going on but it’s a new point of view! Great action,twists, feel good movie! It has a lot ofThis is a great movie! If your a terminator fan you will love it! Idk why everyone talks bad about this movie, yes it’s got some crazy things going on but it’s a new point of view! Great action,twists, feel good movie! It has a lot of nostalgia from the first movies! It’s way better than salvation , and I think it’s better than rise of the machines! Watch it!… Expand

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CpillowDec 19, 2017

Awful film that doesn't need to exist. Fan service is shoehorned in without any rhyme or reason, (wow that Terminator has a cop uniform!), the acting is flat and terrible, the action pointless, and it ruins the timeline of T1 and T2. LikeAwful film that doesn't need to exist. Fan service is shoehorned in without any rhyme or reason, (wow that Terminator has a cop uniform!), the acting is flat and terrible, the action pointless, and it ruins the timeline of T1 and T2. Like Shrek, they should have stopped after the second film, but hey that wouldn't make money now would it?… Expand

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LinttaFlamingoSep 29, 2016

Unnecessary but entertaining. Arnold was good as Terminator of course and I liked Emilia Clarke too as Sarah Connor. Jai Courtney was **** and Jason Clarke was pretty forgettable but the movie itself is pretty entertaining and a lot better than T3.

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JLuis_001Sep 7, 2017

Terminator Genisys is not a complete failure looking at it from a general perspective, deepening its thematic and complete development in my opinion it is a mistake for the series, but its aim and general approach was to be an spectacularTerminator Genisys is not a complete failure looking at it from a general perspective, deepening its thematic and complete development in my opinion it is a mistake for the series, but its aim and general approach was to be an spectacular movie with enormous doses of action that you could enjoy in a movie theater in all its splendor, and in that part meets and basically that is its general purpose, entertain, on that side it does. But indeed it's poor entertainment.… Expand

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FuturedirectorJul 21, 2017

Lacking enough melodrama and smartness, Terminator Genisys is just another dull, flawed and unremarkable sequel added to Cameron's Terminator franchise.

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S1r-R34lApr 11, 2017

Though this isn't anywhere near the best of the series and a few of the characters aren't brilliant, it's still a good action romp with time travelling robots.

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ViolettFeb 26, 2017

Okay, now I've finally watched this long anticipated movie. What can I say - this is one more example why you should not resurrect old blockbusters - there is no place for old heroes in the world of today. Directors tried to go to the coreOkay, now I've finally watched this long anticipated movie. What can I say - this is one more example why you should not resurrect old blockbusters - there is no place for old heroes in the world of today. Directors tried to go to the core concepts of Terminator 1 or 2, and, unfortunately, failed. Even "I'll be back" could not save the situation. To go deeper into time travels was a mistake - X-men did the same mistake - when you start to talk about time travel it is obvious that you are out of ideas. Remember this dramatic move when T-1000 fall down into liquid metal? Did you feel the shiver on your skin? Do you remember when Sarah Connor pushed the button and Terminator killed himself? Do you remember tears on your eyes? I believe you did. And what do we have here? Stupid death of main villain, T-800 even survived after falling in the same liquid metal (lol). To sum it up - compared to Terminator 2 this is complete failure, modern special effects obviously could not help it. But, honestly, I liked to see old Iron Arny again :)… Expand

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Jack97Dec 22, 2016

Seeing Arnold back as the T-800 is great but there's nothing else worthy of praise with Terminator Genisys. The acting is poor, the effects aren't terrible but not great either, the action while well done is not memorable and there's a lot ofSeeing Arnold back as the T-800 is great but there's nothing else worthy of praise with Terminator Genisys. The acting is poor, the effects aren't terrible but not great either, the action while well done is not memorable and there's a lot of attempts at humor that fall flat.… Expand

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ValterSep 26, 2016

wow. I'm really surprised at these negative reviews.. whoever is a true fan of the first 2 movies knows this is a masterpiece! It's really fun to watch.

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WeAreTheJuiceSep 5, 2016

Terminator Genisys is an action lovers action movie. It stands out among the Terminator films in its ability to understand the Cameron formula. It only takes itself seriously in its telling of the alternate timeline, which it projectsTerminator Genisys is an action lovers action movie. It stands out among the Terminator films in its ability to understand the Cameron formula. It only takes itself seriously in its telling of the alternate timeline, which it projects admirably. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Jai Courtney, and J.K. Simmons handle themselves and each other with beautiful conviction, while Emilia Clarke is somewhat subdued in the lackluster role she portrays-she appears to be the weak link. Writing, music, production, and direction are on point while costume is no more or less than general, yet, precise. The parallels to the human condition are poignant, yet not overtly dramatized. All in all this is a fun flick with true popcorn potential. Enjoy your refills!… Expand

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AngusBarbudezAug 26, 2016

Fijaros que Jurassic World pese a ser un insultante montón de mierda, saben los creadores perfectamente que es un montón de mierda y no lo ocultan, pero en Genesys es una puta subnormalidad que encima pretende ponerse al nivel de la 1 y la 2.Fijaros que Jurassic World pese a ser un insultante montón de mierda, saben los creadores perfectamente que es un montón de mierda y no lo ocultan, pero en Genesys es una puta subnormalidad que encima pretende ponerse al nivel de la 1 y la 2.

Para intentar hacer eso, lo minimo que tendría que hacer, es elaborar un guión sin incoherencias y respetando el canon de TODAS las pelis, no la que le sale de los huevos al guionista, un desarrollo de personajes que no este al nivel de una obra de teatro de primaria , sin sobreexplotar chistes hasta la arcada, no llenarlo todo de clichés chorras que no pegan ni con cola, no recurrir a plagiar momentos dignos de Los Padres de Ella o tener algun momento, memorable. Esta pelicula pues no cumple ningun requisito.

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Compi24Aug 7, 2016

Well, this is embarrassing. While I am an enormous fan of the first two "Terminator" films and while this particular film does try rather hard to sully a lot of the lore within those original pieces, I can't really say that I didn't enjoy it.Well, this is embarrassing. While I am an enormous fan of the first two "Terminator" films and while this particular film does try rather hard to sully a lot of the lore within those original pieces, I can't really say that I didn't enjoy it. In fact, there is a good amount to enjoy in this film (Yes, I know). From the brilliantly designed set pieces, to the commendable attempts to develop characters whilst commenting on current societal trends, "Terminator Genisys" is actually not all that bad. It's just all a little muddled and confusing upon further reflection.… Expand

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DaveMoAug 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave it a 4 because it was good enough to be watchable due to nostalgia. I would advise anyone thinking of watching this movie to make sure they have watched the first 2 Terminators first.

I really liked the premise and the surprises early on. I loved the movie's nostolgia until Reese and Sarah Connor started talking in the getaway vehicle. Reese was extremely whiny. The movie quickly turned into turd once the time travel talk started. Arnold's slapstick was done too much to remain endearing. The writing was just generally poor. The anthropomorphized Skynet was silly and seemed like something from movies and TV from the 80s when audiences were not yet familiar with computers and automated systems. I felt embarrassed for the director when they decided to have a hologram of the anthropomorphized Skynet in a room with no observers.… Expand

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kuliddarJul 27, 2016

Don't bother reading so called "critics" that know nothing about what people want to see. This is a fun movie to watch if you are a fan of the franchise and of Schwarzenegger.

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Crazyrabbit08Jul 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm actually stunned now at the bad reviews on this. I wouldn't watch if because of the reviews. I'm a HUGE fan and love the first 2. Yea yea, everybody is a huge fan. Well I am.. BUT ONLY of the first 2. There were merits to the others but they generally sucked.
This one however.. WOW.. Pretty darn good to great.
Pros... Arnold nailed it and was funny and unstoppable, sorta at the same time. The story was actually original and taking ,, SPOILER.. a new twist that I actually don't like but ended up liking anyway. Was John Conner going from mankind's last hope to the machines last hope.
Graphics were good and not over done. I actually was VERY impressed with the CGI. VERY VERY IMPRESSED.. I had to watch the making of to see if they used old footage and redid it. NOPE.. Just nailed it. K that was the pros..
This is the , FAIR.. Sarah.. Now. I'm related to Linda Hamilton as a very distant cousin and have ALWAYS been a HUGE fan of hers. Replacing her had to have been hard. At first I was like, ehhhh.. They needed her to be a little louder. A little more,, grr.. But. She really came though. By the end I could see, Oh oh. this is kind of like when Sarah did this. Or that. But. it wasn't but it was. LOVED it. She rocked. John Conner was also fair. He never really became really good but he never was bad. Just, fair to good. I expected a more charismatic stronger persona.. His acting was fine. He just wasn't.. A REALLY good John Conner. But with the exception of the child in T2 they never have had a good John Conner. Think star trek. They needed a Kirk or Janeway but got a Picard or Troi.. Now Picard/Troi are great but if you don't need that type. all the good acting won't do it. That's what I mean if that makes sense..
CONS.. Kyle Reece.. He didn't suck. and he was.. ok.. But where Conner was weak and needed to be strong. Reece NEEDED to be jumpy and overly attentive with a. PASSION or a desperation persona. This Reece was soo laid back and at ease over n over when he NEEDED to be MORE.. He did ok.. But.. if anything hurt this movie it was him. BUT notice how I STILL gave it a 9. Like I said he didn't suck. He just was miscast but still had several scenes that were done well. He seemed very comfortable with men and action scenes. Lovey dovey stuff and nervous time.. lol. Nahh.
Anyway. T1. T2. Then this one..

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baris697Apr 27, 2016

I have enjoyed this movie, it is not bad. I just recommend to watch previous movies, it help to better understand, what is going on there. It is classic free time big hardcore action with combination of absurd funny scenes and dialogs. TheI have enjoyed this movie, it is not bad. I just recommend to watch previous movies, it help to better understand, what is going on there. It is classic free time big hardcore action with combination of absurd funny scenes and dialogs. The movie is using a ton of various guns or terminator gadgets and all of it have a drive. I have a few story questions, what was not good answered, but nothing important.… Expand

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ThatmoviesdudeApr 20, 2016

If you thought Rise of the Machines was horrible, you'll love it after watching this one. Terminator Genisys is undoubtedly one of the worst movies of 2015, if not the worst. Generating a massive hype for the "rightful sequel to T2,"If you thought Rise of the Machines was horrible, you'll love it after watching this one. Terminator Genisys is undoubtedly one of the worst movies of 2015, if not the worst. Generating a massive hype for the "rightful sequel to T2," Terminator Genisys has a terrible plot, terrible fights and terrible characters. Emilia Clarke is NOT Sarah Connor, Jai Courtney is NOT Kyle Reese, and Arnie is NOT Pops, wait, what?...

Out of all the bad actors (see Doctor Who's MATTHEW Smith, that's right, MATTTHEW Smith), Jason Clarke isn't actually all that bad as John Connor. He could have been better, of course, but there's not much wrong about him. Arnie could've shone if he had a decent script (apparently "nice to meet you" will stick like "I'll be back" and "hasta la vista, baby"), but failed miserably. And, prepare to see Skynet, as an app, go through puberty! Yay!

I'd avoid this one. Even if you wanted to see how completely and utterly horrible it was, believe me, it's much worse.… Expand

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ChikatiloZMar 26, 2016

+ Very enjoyable action scenes
+ Wonderful flashback to childhood having seen the 1984 movie when it came out
+ Arnold is still king

- The script is messy
- **** acting from everyone except Arnold

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EctsoplasmMar 22, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say about this one... Well, I'll say it's the blandest movie of 2015. This was far from an awful movie, but it's easy to see why so many fans hated it. The T-1000 went down way too easily. Honestly, I liked the T-3000. It was meant to be a hugely dangerous new terminator model, but it went down in a way that didn't really make sense. Not really recommended, but not exactly a waste of time.… 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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MoneyMaker101Mar 7, 2016

I said it before and Im gonna say it **** MOVIE CRITICS!Not everything they say is right,for Christ sake,Metacritic gave Predator like 3/10 rating and that movie is a Classic with a capital C!This movie is far far better than that piece ofI said it before and Im gonna say it **** MOVIE CRITICS!Not everything they say is right,for Christ sake,Metacritic gave Predator like 3/10 rating and that movie is a Classic with a capital C!This movie is far far better than that piece of **** salvation its not even up for a debate and yeah its far better than the third one Rise of the Machines which I kinda liked tbh its not that bad.Genisys offers you practically everything.There are many funny scenes like the one when Sarah,Kyle and almighty Arnold get caught on the bridge by a police and that police dude says Arnold to get down on his knees lmao and when they have taken their mug shots and that bad boys song comes on,Arnold grins and Sarah is too short for a mug shot.HILARIOUS!And when Arnie tells Sarah and Kyle almost at the end of the movie how he worked in Skynet as an employee but he got fired,after he says he got fired he crushes the door and that gives you an answer why he got fired lmao that was funny as **** movie has nice emotional scenes wih Sarah and Arnold too bad they didnt show more scenes of Arnold and Sarah in their beginnings when she was a kid,their moments…Some action scenes were meh but only like two,first one when that t1000 is driving to the truck and instead Kyle uses that m203 grenade launcher immediately he keeps on shooting at t1000 with bullets,that was kinda weird but ok.And maybe that bus scene was too exaggerating.J.K Simmons did his job but he should have been more on screen and given more character history…Effects were great and at one scene you thought you were watching Star Trek or something.The movie IMO is 8/10 but the lowest rating should be something like 6.5/10 or 7.… Expand

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AzazelllFeb 17, 2016

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

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 3, 2016

It's already obvious that it's going to be better than Terminator Salvation but it won't be better than Rise of the Machines and basically the first two movies. Sure it was a lazy rehash from the first two movies, but you got to admitIt's already obvious that it's going to be better than Terminator Salvation but it won't be better than Rise of the Machines and basically the first two movies. Sure it was a lazy rehash from the first two movies, but you got to admit though..... it did better than Salvation.… Expand

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TheMasiMan1Jan 31, 2016

I love this movie. Its great. But it changes the entire timeline of the Terminator movies. This movie proves that if they want to make more Terminator movies, they can by just simply creating a new timeline.

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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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Brok7773Jan 18, 2016

Фильм оригинален своим сюжетом и меня приятно удивил.Было интересно смотреть на то,как закручивается сюжет. 3 часть я считаю не имела сюжета и в ней было лишь противостояние двух киборгов,но здесь действительно новый интересныйФильм оригинален своим сюжетом и меня приятно удивил.Было интересно смотреть на то,как закручивается сюжет. 3 часть я считаю не имела сюжета и в ней было лишь противостояние двух киборгов,но здесь действительно новый интересный закрученный сюжет.И я не заметил ничего,что лротиворечит сюжетам прошлых частей.… Expand

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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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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016

Terminator Genisys completely ruins the timeline of the Terminator franchise although as a standalone movie, is still a reasonably entertaining blockbuster.

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HaloFeverDec 23, 2015

This move is not even close to being as bad as reported. The plot of the movie plays out a little bit like the "Star Trek" reboot. Time has been altered, so we have new actors playing old characters in a new story. The weird part her is theThis move is not even close to being as bad as reported. The plot of the movie plays out a little bit like the "Star Trek" reboot. Time has been altered, so we have new actors playing old characters in a new story. The weird part her is the amount of time travel. This could have been a parody film.

The action is classic terminator. Humans have to waylay robots with crude 1980s weapons and vehicles to even hope to survive. Arnold is classic Arnold, only older. Digitally recreated Arnold is amazing and puts Terminator 4 to shame. Some of the effects gags were stolen from other films, but that might be a sign of my age. When you have seen decades worth of films, they all start to blend together.

My big beef is with Kyle Reese. In the original "Terminator", he was a battle hardened vet on a suicide mission. In "Genisys", he is a young adult heart throb. He was so out of character I thought maybe he was a secret Terminator.

Finally, you have to start putting aside all of the stupidity in this film. There are too many trips to police stations. An electronic intelligence wouldn't want to set off a worldwide nuclear powered EMP pulse. They still don't explain how a computer program makes the terminators. The best it could do is take over 3D printers and make little plastic Terminators. I made the stupidity part of the fun.… 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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sefrabuDec 18, 2015

Convoluted story, lack of focus, teenage humour. A dumber version of Back to the Future with sexier characters.

It's not enough to cast Arnie to call a flick "Terminator".

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smiyamotDec 12, 2015

To have seen Arnold in 1984 on the big screen was amazing. He was Mr. Olympia, and to imagine him as an unstoppable killing machine was terrifyingly believable. What if he came to your door? As with all the movies of that time, Star Wars,To have seen Arnold in 1984 on the big screen was amazing. He was Mr. Olympia, and to imagine him as an unstoppable killing machine was terrifyingly believable. What if he came to your door? As with all the movies of that time, Star Wars, Rocky, Indiana Jones, etc, no one expected there would be sequels. That's something Hollywood dreamed up later. So here we have number 5; how do they make it different but still the same? The basics are still the same, the machines take over the world, but sending Kyle back in time to save John Conner's mother has a twist. And there are more twists to come. Most of them don't really make sense if you analyze it logically. But hey, this is an action movie, fighting, shooting, blowing stuff up, and Arnold, of course. "I'll be back" became quite a catch phrase back in 1984. Who knew he'd be coming back 30 years later?… Expand

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TheQuietGamerDec 8, 2015

A sequel/reboot to the franchise that ultimately fails to capture the magic of the originals. The magic of the time-traveling, sci-fi series isn't quite captured here as the story and changes to the timeline go under-explained. As a result,A sequel/reboot to the franchise that ultimately fails to capture the magic of the originals. The magic of the time-traveling, sci-fi series isn't quite captured here as the story and changes to the timeline go under-explained. As a result, the whole thing feels convoluted. At least the action is solid.

The story and characters are really the problem here. Unfortunately both of those elements have always been a big part of the series. When the story isn't making a mess of the timeline, it's hitting many all too familiar beats. The recreation of scenes from the first two movies early on are pretty cool to watch. These references add a nice bit of nostalgia to keep you going. The problem is that the movie doesn't borrow enough from it's predecessors, and too much from the average, generic action-flick.

Perhaps the whole thing would have been more interesting had the characters been better. Unfortunately series favorites have been reduced to generic character types played by subpar actors. Jai Courtney proves once again to be competent, but strangely unlikable. Same can be said for Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor. Schwarzenegger is the highlight. He's always stolen the show in these movies, but he's always been surrounded by a great cast as well. Outside of Jason Clarke that isn't so much the case here. He's the best actor onscreen, and he is unfortunately underutilized in favor of stale moments between Reese and the Connor's.

There are reasons to watch it though. On the action side of things it fares much better. Granted, it never reaches the heights of the original films, but there is a satisfying amount of explosions and gunfire. Enough to keep things watchable and at least mindlessly entertaining throughout it's runtime. Even with his age watching Arnold slamming through walls and clashing with other Terminators is a blast. The man is still the best action star out there in my opinion.

Had the overall conflict been better written and the cast been strong enough to back up the flashy action the movie could have been a worthy successor to the series. As it stands it's a flawed, but solid action film with a few good references to the originals and some entertaining action throughout. While it is far from another strong entry in the series, it is a solid action movie worth a watch for longtime fans of the series just to see what has to offer and what it means for the future of the series. For everyone else it's just a generic, but pretty entertaining action film worth a rental and a watch on a rainy day. It's just a shame it doesn't offer much more overall.… Expand

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sanyrubDec 6, 2015

It´s just not the same. The idea was groundbreaking in its time and those first films were so well done and shocking. Now it just feels like one more of the bunch of average blockbusters. Too many sequels by now. Time to stop. Kind of whatIt´s just not the same. The idea was groundbreaking in its time and those first films were so well done and shocking. Now it just feels like one more of the bunch of average blockbusters. Too many sequels by now. Time to stop. Kind of what happened with Alien franchise. It is not a boring film though.… Expand

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samichsupernovaDec 2, 2015

I have no idea how this will play for someone who isn't already a fan of the "Terminator" franchise, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.

Crazy action, Arnold mugging it up with one-liners, the return of the T-1000, Khaleesi pulling off aI have no idea how this will play for someone who isn't already a fan of the "Terminator" franchise, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.

Crazy action, Arnold mugging it up with one-liners, the return of the T-1000, Khaleesi pulling off a flawless American accent and making Linda Hamilton proud in the role of Sarah Connor, Matt Smith (Doctor Who) even making an appearance... what's not to love? Well, there are a few missteps along the way. Jai Courtney totally fails at portraying Kyle Reese, and most of the set pieces aren't as elaborate or as intricate as those of the past installments (though Arnold does shine in them). I'm honestly just happy that this totally negates the events of the cluster-eff that was "Terminator: Salvation".

For the people who were disappointed with this one, what were they expecting, the second coming of Christ? It's a freaking Terminator movie for God's sakes, logic and consistency not exist in this dojo. In fact, I applaud the filmmakers for playing it fast and loose with the timeline and basically flipping everything on its head. As a stand-alone movie, it works decently, but as a reboot for the franchise, I think it works splendidly, despite one too many "old, but not obsolete" grandpa Arnold jokes. For the first time since "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" was announced, I'm actually looking forward to the next one. Good job, filmmakers.… Expand

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BasilZeroNov 30, 2015

Although the movie didnt have the great story and acting of the first two movies - this movie was far superior to the third movie and the fourth movie. Its basically a remake and a reboot put together nicely well. The build up and the way theAlthough the movie didnt have the great story and acting of the first two movies - this movie was far superior to the third movie and the fourth movie. Its basically a remake and a reboot put together nicely well. The build up and the way the story progresses ensures that the series will continue in many different ways. A lot of nostalgia action for fans of the first two movies. Worth watching!… 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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Trev29Nov 26, 2015

The movie is at its best when Arnold is at the center. The movie is not bad, but it becomes too confusing with all the time travel. Still, the action was good.

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SchroederRockNov 24, 2015

Genisys offers some attempts at stretching the story and modernizing the Terminator series in a way that had never fully been realized before. Salvation will feel like a distant memory here as the darker post-apocalyptic feel has been tradedGenisys offers some attempts at stretching the story and modernizing the Terminator series in a way that had never fully been realized before. Salvation will feel like a distant memory here as the darker post-apocalyptic feel has been traded in for a more modern-day action flick. While it has its moments of fun action, I couldn't help but feel like Genisys is trying too hard to be an Avengers movie that effortlessly channels moments of humor and cleverness into the potential end-of-the-world giant that is the story. On top of that, the seriousness rarely felt that serious. Partially because of the writing, partially because of the casting. Arnold is fine, but the casting choices for John Conner and Reese seem wrong in hind-sight. Neither quite fit into their role, making me wonder why the director and casting crew felt compelled to move forward with both. There are missed opportunities within the expanded story as well - the new face of Skynet offered such a fantastic opportunity to make Terminator more than just a bit of nostalgia. This could have been more on the level of Inception, but it isn't. Alas, Genisys is just another cog in the wheel that is a franchise that has really shown its age. Terminator 3 may stand as the weakest of the movies to some, but Genisys isn't all that much better (if at all). Should they find reason to make another one, they'll have a helluva lot of rubble to dig through to clear the name. Perhaps it would be better if they left it alone?… Expand

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NathonasNov 23, 2015

What is there to say really. They're cashing in on Arnie's and the Terminator franchise's popularity. The casting choices are all very bad and basically put popular/pretty actors in roles they don't fit. The plot is a big giant mess. But IWhat is there to say really. They're cashing in on Arnie's and the Terminator franchise's popularity. The casting choices are all very bad and basically put popular/pretty actors in roles they don't fit. The plot is a big giant mess. But I will still gave this a 6 because the action is fun, and it's great to see Arnold reprise his classic role.… Expand

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JimuhtoneNov 16, 2015

I really don' get the poor reviews for this movie. Going into this movie I expected hard core action, and I got it. No spoiler here: Old Arnold met young Arnold, and the CGI was second to none.
Character development was enough to keep meI really don' get the poor reviews for this movie. Going into this movie I expected hard core action, and I got it. No spoiler here: Old Arnold met young Arnold, and the CGI was second to none.
Character development was enough to keep me invested in the story, and Arnold's character as the T800 was charming. I thought Jason Clarke would ruin the movie for me but he didn't.
The movie was 125 minutes. I liked it a lot. They closed. The Skynet story well, and I didn't have any questions after. So, go to Redbox and rent the movie.… Expand

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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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ilovegames32Nov 14, 2015

Im really unsure how i feel about this new entry in the terminator series, on one hand i love that they had the T-800 and T-1000 in the same movie! I loved the action, i loved that arnold returned as the terminator, i loved that they FINALLYIm really unsure how i feel about this new entry in the terminator series, on one hand i love that they had the T-800 and T-1000 in the same movie! I loved the action, i loved that arnold returned as the terminator, i loved that they FINALLY showed how the humans won the war but the machines stipl sent the terminator back in time just like how kyle reese said in the first terminator movie! Honestly, the first 30 or so minutes had me hooked.....but then something happened! Something i never saw coming, the characters didnt fit their roles, they didnt ACTURATELY portray sarah connor or kyle reese, allow me to explain. In the original terminator, kyle reese was DEFINATLEY a soldier by the way he acted and spoke but the 2015 portrayal of kyle reese was so bad he seemed to be some ordinary joe trying to survive attacks from killer cyborgs. And sarah, i must say that linda hamilton did a great job of her portral of the mother of legendary soldier john connor, she truly set the standard for that character, thats why when i saw the new version of sarah connor and how they wrote her character, i was thouroghly disgusted! She wasnt strong, she was angry! She wasnt fierce, she was just a **** a TOTAL **** who acted more like an uppity feminist with a chip on her shoulder! Now the story/plot, its not bad but mainly confusing and for them to shuffle john connor off to the side as if he doesnt matter anymore and basiclly put kyle in the spotlight as he's now the future savior is just wrong to me! Anyway, i enjoyed the movie but i was honestly disappointed. I was expecting more but i was left wanting........6/10… Expand

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BrianMcCriticNov 13, 2015

While the timeline has become confusing and the more you think about it the more it fails, I did find myself entertained. The action set pieces and charcter development was fairly well done. Also I wish they had decided not to reveal so muchWhile the timeline has become confusing and the more you think about it the more it fails, I did find myself entertained. The action set pieces and charcter development was fairly well done. Also I wish they had decided not to reveal so much of the film in the trailers. B-… Expand

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fusion_13Nov 12, 2015

I wen't into this movie thinking it was gonna be really bad, but it was only slightly better. The story was meh and it was really confusing and messy at times. The action was good and it felt like the old terminator movies. Arnie was greatI wen't into this movie thinking it was gonna be really bad, but it was only slightly better. The story was meh and it was really confusing and messy at times. The action was good and it felt like the old terminator movies. Arnie was great but the rest of the cast was meh. The movie was full of many stupid moments imo, like whats with arnie pulling those stupid smiles. Also the script was filled with many cliche' lines and other garbage like that. If ur a terminator fan i wouldn't recommend this movie. I hate how it goes out of it's way to cr*p on the first 2 movies, the only good terminator movies.… Expand

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mtg837Nov 12, 2015

It's so awful that movies like "Jurassic World" and "Age of Ultron" get good reviews, when they were meandering pieces of garbage with stock characters and boring, fanboy-pleasing plots. I went into "Genisys" thinking, wow, if THOSE moviesIt's so awful that movies like "Jurassic World" and "Age of Ultron" get good reviews, when they were meandering pieces of garbage with stock characters and boring, fanboy-pleasing plots. I went into "Genisys" thinking, wow, if THOSE movies got good reviews, imagine how awful this is going to be, considering it got bad reviews....
And yet, I was pleasantly surprised. The acting was really solid, the plot I could actually follow without rolling my eyes or falling asleep, and the movie actually built to a climax that I cared about. Could it have used some more polish? Sure. Was it a groundbreaking sci fi masterpiece in the same way T1 was? Not exactly. But still, this was a fun "ride" of a movie, which you expect action movies to be. (It also had modern, relevant questions being raised about our reliance on smart phone tech.)
I remember reading some critiques, like "they don't explain why Arnold's Terminator aged well," though I thought they did perfectly. He's made of living tissue....which ages.....simple enough? And as for complaints about the time traveling, time traveling has NEVER made sense. You need to suspend your disbelief, that's the whole point.
Anyway, this all just goes to show how bought and paid for the review industry is. If you like terminator and want a fun movie, go see this!… Expand

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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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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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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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