Terminator Salvation

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NolanLundgaardOct 6, 2019

After seeing the so-so reviews about this movie, I was kinda scared to watch it because the first 3 (well, first 2 I guess) were really good. And honestly, despite some issues, I really enjoyed this continuation of the epic Terminator saga.After seeing the so-so reviews about this movie, I was kinda scared to watch it because the first 3 (well, first 2 I guess) were really good. And honestly, despite some issues, I really enjoyed this continuation of the epic Terminator saga. Lots of fans will love Terminator: Salvation.… Expand

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RD1996Jun 27, 2022

This was a good Terminator movie. Always wanted to see a Terminator movie that took place after Judgment Day and this is it. Never understood the hate for this one. It aged pretty good if you ask me. Especially compared to the last fewThis was a good Terminator movie. Always wanted to see a Terminator movie that took place after Judgment Day and this is it. Never understood the hate for this one. It aged pretty good if you ask me. Especially compared to the last few Terminator movies that have released.… Expand

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JohnMay 22, 2009

Don't want to bash this film, on par with T3, a mix of Matrix/Transformers/Robocop. If you like those types of movies then you will like T4.

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RicusSJun 12, 2009

I enjoyed this movie more than what was the train wreck of the previous one. Bale as the prophet saving mankind plays the role completely understated. Knowing you will do something and doing that thing comes across in this movie as a rather I enjoyed this movie more than what was the train wreck of the previous one. Bale as the prophet saving mankind plays the role completely understated. Knowing you will do something and doing that thing comes across in this movie as a rather hard choice to live by. Overall I definitely enjoyed it more than 3.… Expand

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ChrisBJun 2, 2009

The movie was good, and it progressed the underlying story arc of the series well, but you could tell that the creators really wanted to stick with the original ending that was leaked a few months back, and the one that they ended up with The movie was good, and it progressed the underlying story arc of the series well, but you could tell that the creators really wanted to stick with the original ending that was leaked a few months back, and the one that they ended up with felt really forced and out of place. It was like they got the word from the studio execs at some point that they had to change the ending, but they didn't really want to rewrite the last 20 minutes of the film, so they just stuck in the thing about the heart, and it didn't really make a lot of sense. Basically, you can tell that the ending that the director and head writers really wanted, or perhaps had originally intended, didn't make it into the film. Let's hope that somehow it ends up on the DVD.… Expand

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SplicerJun 5, 2009

The 3rd best terminator movie.Where was the grim future shown in T1 and T2?Whoever decided McG would direct should be terminated.

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ArondaN.May 21, 2009

Visuals were good, and Worthington was awesome.

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JYMay 24, 2009

I went to see TS full of skepticism considering how much I enjoyed T1 and T2, and how disappointing T3 was. But I came out of TS pleasantly surprised just how much I liked it overall. Action was good, one-liners from the first two movies I went to see TS full of skepticism considering how much I enjoyed T1 and T2, and how disappointing T3 was. But I came out of TS pleasantly surprised just how much I liked it overall. Action was good, one-liners from the first two movies were amusing reminders of the popularity of the series due to James Cameron's past direction. The actor who I thought lent his own weight to the success of the movie was Sam Worthington; his tough yet warm portrayal of the new generation of Terminator who is half man and half machine provided much needed balance to the grim overtone of the movie.… Expand

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JoeCMay 26, 2009

Pros: -Special effects look great. T-800 cameo looks amazing. -Sound effects are great, they are unique and loud. -Fast paced, heart-pounding action sequences. Cons -Christian Bale growling his lines. -Forced relationships between Pros: -Special effects look great. T-800 cameo looks amazing. -Sound effects are great, they are unique and loud. -Fast paced, heart-pounding action sequences. Cons -Christian Bale growling his lines. -Forced relationships between characters. -Nothing new, same old sci-fi action movie with a bunch of explosions. This is not a terribly memorable movie. It is, however, very fun to watch. It's a movie about people in the future fighting robots with machine guns, what do you expect?… Expand

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JohnBMay 26, 2009

A decent movie but hindered by it's inability to consider that some people may not know the first 3 movies by heart. Amusing and action packed, I'd suggest waiting for the DVD with the hopes that some included deleted scenes may A decent movie but hindered by it's inability to consider that some people may not know the first 3 movies by heart. Amusing and action packed, I'd suggest waiting for the DVD with the hopes that some included deleted scenes may provide some much needed depth and background story.… Expand

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EvanPMar 25, 2010

Salvation is underrated. Especially by the fans. I would agree that it lacks the comedic relief provided in the first films which then in turn feels like Salvation is taking itself too seriously. However, I think the story is going in the Salvation is underrated. Especially by the fans. I would agree that it lacks the comedic relief provided in the first films which then in turn feels like Salvation is taking itself too seriously. However, I think the story is going in the right direction! We've already seen terminators sent back in time to kill the Connors... 3 times actually. I want to see post rise of the machines. What's the story behind John Connor and sending the T-800? Lots of action and connections to the earlier films. I liked it a lot.… Expand

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BobB.May 21, 2009

I went in expecting to laugh at Christian Bale as he shoots terminators in the face, and that is exactly what I got. Mediocre acting, stupid plot, but damn was it fun. This is the perfect summer popcorn flick-and this comes from someone who I went in expecting to laugh at Christian Bale as he shoots terminators in the face, and that is exactly what I got. Mediocre acting, stupid plot, but damn was it fun. This is the perfect summer popcorn flick-and this comes from someone who never goes to such films. In the end, any film that has some brutal gattlin-gun weildin terminators, giant lazer shooting robots, and carnage via A-10s is pretty badass. Yes, I said it: badass. Great movie? No. Enjoyable? Yes. Shut your brain off and enjoy the carnage.… Expand

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PeterMay 22, 2009

A high 7 from me. Fun to watch and mostly enjoyable. I think if you go in expecting it to be "BIGGER AND BETTER" than Terminator 1and 2, you'll be disappointed. Its not a chase movie. Its more Mad Max with Cyborgs, which is fine by me.

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JasonH.May 22, 2009

You know, I had fun watching this. I really did. The scenery was really grim, and i though that certain areas run by robots ought to be nice, mono chrome white, and clean, but I really thought the special effects were superb. My only You know, I had fun watching this. I really did. The scenery was really grim, and i though that certain areas run by robots ought to be nice, mono chrome white, and clean, but I really thought the special effects were superb. My only complaint, aside from the not-so-great soundtrack (where's the terminator theme?) was actually the trailer. Yes, the TRAILER. Whoever made that trailer is probably the biggest idiot in the movie industry, and if you haven't seen the trailer, for the love of all that's holy, don't watch it. The reason is that the trailer gives away the most awesome part of the entire movie. My brother hadn't seen the trailer, and he was actually genuinely surprised when he saw the movie. So yeah, the movie was alright, and but would have been REALLY cool, had it not been for that trailer.… Expand

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IgorJun 14, 2009

Well score of 6.3 it has right now is fair for this sequel of Terminator saga. Just to point few flaws that really needed to be avoid. First John Connor himself. His character feels completely out of place here somewhat unconvincing and he Well score of 6.3 it has right now is fair for this sequel of Terminator saga. Just to point few flaws that really needed to be avoid. First John Connor himself. His character feels completely out of place here somewhat unconvincing and he completely lost it at the end of movie fighting Arnie again and bringing back Sam to life. And second is getting attached (again!) to the machine played by Sam who is giving his life (again!) for Connor. Damn the hollywood for this recycling of old ideas. I mean there is so meny fan fiction and comics out there with better stories than this movie. Just copy that and it will be fine stuff.… Expand

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MaxFJun 15, 2009

Actually I give this a 6.5, but in non decimal system, this movie gets the benefit of the doubt. This is obviously not Cameron's Terminator, however, that makes this harder to compare. How can you compare Picasso to...idk...MCG? Either Actually I give this a 6.5, but in non decimal system, this movie gets the benefit of the doubt. This is obviously not Cameron's Terminator, however, that makes this harder to compare. How can you compare Picasso to...idk...MCG? Either way, some moments in this movie were GREAT. Such as Arnold's brief appearance, and a few other awesome segments. However some parts were just plain bad. Like... really bad. Hence the middle of the road rating. I do want to address the so called lack of heart. While this film certainly did not have the same heart as the first 2, let us not forget the heart behind the robot who struggles to be human. Sam Worthington's character was excellent, its no wonder why he has been pegged for Cameron's next opus, AVATAR.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJan 10, 2016

The first Terminator to take place almost entirely in the legendary future conflict between man and machines. After three movies taking place in the past (present?) that only gave us glimpses into what the future looked like, it's nice to seeThe first Terminator to take place almost entirely in the legendary future conflict between man and machines. After three movies taking place in the past (present?) that only gave us glimpses into what the future looked like, it's nice to see a movie that actually takes place during that chapter in the war. Even if it isn't how we were told it would look.

It's missing that dark, futuristic vibe the original films portrayed the world of the conflict as having at this point. What we get here is a bunch of brown. It definitely sells the apocalyptic side, but outside of the robots onscreen this doesn't feel very futuristic. To be fair though this does take place before the glimpses in the original films did. John Connor isn't the big leader yet. Still, it just would have been cool to see it portrayed more like the original films. It's a minor quibble, but still one that bugs me.

As far as the plot goes it's pretty solid. It takes cues from the original in it's set up and has plenty of references and tie-ins that definitely show how it's a continuation of the series. A plot hole shows up in the form of Kyle Reese's age. The original movie sowed him meeting John when he was a kid, but here he is a teenager. A pretty big oversight. I suppose you could chalk it up to the crazy amount of time traveling in this series leading to a few changes in the overall timeline, but given how tight the narrative and timeline changes have been handled in the series up until this point, it's pretty obvious this is just a goof up.

The movie is a lot of fun to watch thanks to the great spectacle of the action and a very talented cast. There are plenty of explosions and gunfights to behold (who said excess is always a bad thing?) so it definitely hold it's own in that department. There are a few cool, new Terminators to gawk over.

Despite some goofy moments here and there along with some questionable dialog, the non-explosive parts of the movie are often just as entertaining. Like I said before the movie has a talented cast. They do great work with the material. All that's missing is Arnold Schwarzenegger. We do get a CGI version of him as some fan service, but it's just not the same. It's hard to not miss his presence given how significant it is to the series.

Despite some writing missteps this is a very entertaining film. It doesn't live up to it's predecessors 1-3, but it's a worthy addition to the series even with it's flaws. It's nice to finally see a movie take place during the actual future war. It's just a shame the series didn't continue on from here. Especially with"Genisys" having me worried about the future of the series.

There are Terminator fans out there who will (and are) disappointed with this entry in the series, but I still find it to be a good movie regardless. One that takes place during a time that series has been pointing towards since the first movie. With action this good, a cast this great, and some cool new Terminators on display it's kind of hard for this movie to not be entertaining. Even if it didn't blow me away like the previous one's did.

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danielb1982May 1, 2014

I made the mistake of taking notice of the bad reviews Salvation got, which lead me to delaying purchasing this film.

Having been a fan of the previous films, bar the third movie, I decided to buy Salvation. True, its nowhere near asI made the mistake of taking notice of the bad reviews Salvation got, which lead me to delaying purchasing this film.

Having been a fan of the previous films, bar the third movie, I decided to buy Salvation.

True, its nowhere near as good as the first two, but having watched the film myself, I found it to be thoroughly enjoyable, Christian Bale did a great job as John Connor.… Expand

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BasilZeroJun 10, 2012

Terminator Salvation might not be the sequel that most Terminator fans will be looking for, but its full of action packed scenes which will leave you in suspense and wanting for more. The storyline takes place in the somewhat distant futureTerminator Salvation might not be the sequel that most Terminator fans will be looking for, but its full of action packed scenes which will leave you in suspense and wanting for more. The storyline takes place in the somewhat distant future from the previous movies and explains on the origin of the original Terminator, however with known foresight by the main character John Conner after his adventures in T2 and T3.… Expand

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Bruce722Nov 29, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I didn't think this movie was as good as the first two, I thought it was way better than the 3rd film. The acting was great, the story was well told and tied into the story arc well, and the effects were incredible. It really is impressive to watch all four films over a short period of time. You really appreciate how far the technology has come. I thought they did a great job with the setting and overall feel of the environment. I also thought that the concept of Sam Worthington's character was really interesting and the "Arnie" cameo was pretty sweet. There were some things that I wasn't a fan of however. I thought they tried to add too many new little gizmos for Skynet. I also thought the ending seemed a bit weak and almost like an afterthought. They have paraded around the concept through the entire series of your "fate" not being set and yet the series is always determined on never wavering from the future laid forth in past films. While the argument can be made for that logic, it can also be made countering it. Lastly, while I thought the casting for Kyle Reese was fantastic, I thought having Bryce Dallas Howard play the role of Kate Connor was a terrible idea. Not only does she look nothing like Claire Danes but she also looks way too young. The timing just doesn't feel authentic at all. Shoot, they could've just used Claire Danes and kept the continuity completely. I doubt she was too busy since she hasn't really been doing anything major. Also, while she would still be young, at least she's a bit older than Howard is and they could've always made her look a little more aged. If you can make a robot look like the spitting image of Arnie, I don't think adding a decade or so to Claire Danes would've been too much of a challenge. Overall though, this was a very good movie and definitely fit into the series well. While they have yet to really show why John Connor is a threat in the first place or to show the resistance make even a dent in Skynet, they at least hinted towards a possible light to end the darkness with the frequency concept. I don't know if they're ever going to make a fifth film or even reboot the franchise which seems to have become the rage these days but if they do neither, at least we can more or less figure out how things unfold from here.… Expand

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starscream97Aug 24, 2012

GOOD: The main cast for the most part do a terrific job and you can really feel the sense of dread they were going for. BAD: All of the supporting cast (except Michael Ironside) just seem bored and half asleep most of the time. GOOD: SamGOOD: The main cast for the most part do a terrific job and you can really feel the sense of dread they were going for. BAD: All of the supporting cast (except Michael Ironside) just seem bored and half asleep most of the time. GOOD: Sam Worrthington is great in the lead role as Marcus. Bad: Christian Bale's John Connor is a generic one dimensional soilder. GOOD: The plot is really great and interesting. Bad: The subplot of the frequency that can shut down Terminators doesn't really go anywhere. GOOD: The action scenes and effects all look and sound great. BAD: The final battle is a bit lackluster… Expand

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tremaultMar 9, 2020

This is not a bad movie. It has a lot of interesting ideas and cool robot designs. I could have done without Christian Bale though.

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J24O1Jun 12, 2013

A much different but interesting take on The Terminator universe. Which gives the franchise that new direction it needed and gave the franchise that new life and energy.

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gracjanskiDec 4, 2020

The whole movie takes place during the war between the machines and humans...finally, because I am sure many wanted to see that. The action is good, the story is average, the dialogues bad sometimes.

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TheApplegnomeJul 5, 2015

An action-packed continuation of the Terminator franchise, that might not be as glorious, but still great! Don't listen to the bad reviews!!!

7.8/10.

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rjmacreadySep 9, 2020

Some decent early scenes gradually give way to a silly plot and a CGI Schwarzenegger. Not quite as bad as I remember from my first viewing...but still the weakest Terminator film in the franchise, at least up to this point (I still haven'tSome decent early scenes gradually give way to a silly plot and a CGI Schwarzenegger. Not quite as bad as I remember from my first viewing...but still the weakest Terminator film in the franchise, at least up to this point (I still haven't watched Genisys, so wish me luck with that)!

Ultimately, it's more like a second-rate Mad Max (with added robots) than a Terminator film, but not horrifically bad for all that. It's certainly a darn sight better than Transformers; though I'm not convinced "McG" is much of an improvement over Michael McF-ing Bay.… Expand

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Larry223Dec 18, 2014

Después de la película medio decente de Terminator 3 tenemos otra película después de 6 años, valió esperar? Pues esta película fácilmente supera a su predecesora. Aquí vamos al futuro, nos muestran como se mueve la guerra durante el futuro,Después de la película medio decente de Terminator 3 tenemos otra película después de 6 años, valió esperar? Pues esta película fácilmente supera a su predecesora. Aquí vamos al futuro, nos muestran como se mueve la guerra durante el futuro, no es el mismo visto en Terminator 1 y 2. Lo cual es comprensible, es 2018, por lo que se puede perdonar que vallan de día y aun no hayan lasers, de hecho, las maquinas tampoco tienen lasers ni modelos avanzados de Terminator, por lo que si Skynet no crea los lasers lo que queda de humanos no lo harán. Aquí tenemos 2 perspectivas, la de la resistencia y la de los supervivientes, el personaje Marcus nos muestra los supervivientes mientras que John nos muestra el lado de la resistencia. Termina siendo interesante ver este futuro, en T1 y 2 solo nos mostraban trocitos, por lo que si te gusta la saga podrás disfrutarla. Eso si, hay algunos agujeros argumentales, como por que no matan de inmediato a Kyle Reese para que John no naciera... Tal ves por temor a destruir la realidad? El viaje en el tiempo y si el no protege a Sara entonces John no nace pero en T2 que paso... Es mejor así para ser sincero. Pensaba darle un 08/10, pero el final es muy cliche y la película seguro se vuelve algo aburrida la 2da vez que la veas. Por estos motivos le doy un 07/10, es una película que supera a la anterior muy fácilmente pero no llega a ser de lo mejor por unos pocos y lamentables detalles. Si eres fan de Terminator seguro la disfrutas mas que T3.… Expand

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SuperHyperSTFeb 3, 2016

After the dreadful terminator 3.who ruined the franchise forever (remember that i didnt watch genesis yet).my hype for terminator salvation...was mediocre.but when i hitted the start button,the movie becamed one of the best terminatorAfter the dreadful terminator 3.who ruined the franchise forever (remember that i didnt watch genesis yet).my hype for terminator salvation...was mediocre.but when i hitted the start button,the movie becamed one of the best terminator movies.memorable characters,efects,duels,and of course:Mototerminators.They revealed all types of terminator aside from all the 3 we all know in love...ish(TX sucks)The mototerminators that i have mentioned before.the fish terminators.name the type and its on the movie.The bad thing is... less schwarzenegger.Althrough the movie didnt save the franchise,is a great movie.… Expand

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eva3si0nOct 31, 2020

Terminator Salvation has a good cast. And most importantly, he has a fresh look at the franchise. Personally, I liked the film, but it does not go into any comparison with the first 2 films of the franchise. But against the background of theTerminator Salvation has a good cast. And most importantly, he has a fresh look at the franchise. Personally, I liked the film, but it does not go into any comparison with the first 2 films of the franchise. But against the background of the last parts, Terminator Salvation looks much more confident.… Expand

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KelvinSelimorAug 18, 2020

Terminator Salvation. He didn't come back. In short, mixed emotions after watching the fifth part of The Terminator. On the one hand, these are cool special effects and action. On the other hand, a rather strange plot. Almost the entire filmTerminator Salvation. He didn't come back. In short, mixed emotions after watching the fifth part of The Terminator. On the one hand, these are cool special effects and action. On the other hand, a rather strange plot. Almost the entire film revolves around one character who constantly finds himself in the confrontation between humanity and machines.… Expand

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SCDec 8, 2009

Really shows the difference between a good director(cameron,jackson)and a shit one(bay,mcg).The Terminators dont really terminate much at all.Where is the fear and scrambling action from the first movie?And the heart transplant???Luckily Really shows the difference between a good director(cameron,jackson)and a shit one(bay,mcg).The Terminators dont really terminate much at all.Where is the fear and scrambling action from the first movie?And the heart transplant???Luckily there seemed to be a nearby heart surgeon who can do a transplant in the desert with a butter knife and crossed fingers.LOLOLOL.I could crap on for hours but this movie gets a 6 for being shiny.… Expand

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SteveFDec 6, 2009

I didn't find this movie very exciting at all. Besides a couple of good robot special effects it was quite boring. Transformers 2 even had more substance.

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JohnCMay 25, 2009

First, if robots in the future have become so self aware as to try to destroy their creators, then they should probably have invented a better technology than USB. CHRISTIAN BALE HACKED A WRECKED TERMINATOR BY PLUGGING IN HIS LITTLE I PHONE First, if robots in the future have become so self aware as to try to destroy their creators, then they should probably have invented a better technology than USB. CHRISTIAN BALE HACKED A WRECKED TERMINATOR BY PLUGGING IN HIS LITTLE I PHONE INTO A USB 2.0 PORT. Second, the words decrypt and override would have had to have been programmed by the programmer or skynet to "over ride" and "decrypt". Simply typing in these commands DO NOT decrypt or override whatever is trying to be overridden. NO SELF AWARE MACHINE WOULD BE STUPID ENOUGH TO HAVE THAT SUBROUTINE PROGRAMMED IN THERE!!!. And these are just some of the qualms I had with the film. From plot holes to poor character development and simply "yeah right" moments, the film falls flat of its former "tongue in cheek" vibe. T1 and T2 were great films, not only because of their stories, but because they didn't take themselves too seriously. The message in the first one lined up cyberdyne systems to protect humanity from any threat, and the message what that while humanity exists, they are in essence, threats to themselves, and therefore must be eliminated. In this film, robots have been relinquished to the evil plotting of taking over the world. In all, while I was mildly entertained, the film did not meet my expectations.… Expand

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EricFMay 25, 2009

Fairly predictable, some nice background story to the Terminator original, although we knew pretty much what was going to happen. Sets up future sequels nicely though, which have the potential to be more interesting from a character and plot Fairly predictable, some nice background story to the Terminator original, although we knew pretty much what was going to happen. Sets up future sequels nicely though, which have the potential to be more interesting from a character and plot development standpoint.… Expand

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JamesH.May 15, 2010

It has the makings of a worthy entry in the Terminator series, but it only partially succeeds. The special effects are great, it is impressive technically, good sound, cinematography etc. It lacks the the depth and character development though of it

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KenS.May 21, 2009

The movie is entertaining (yay for over using cgi), but pretty much pointless. Now we get to wait another few years for another terminator movie to be made and again leave us hanging. It's been over 2 decades, finish the series already!

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HyperS.May 24, 2009

Unfortunately just a standard run-of-the-mill post-apocalyptic movie. All the special effects were pretty bleh from the robots to the weapons to the seemingly ordinary and small in scope locales. The story was also pretty contrived and Unfortunately just a standard run-of-the-mill post-apocalyptic movie. All the special effects were pretty bleh from the robots to the weapons to the seemingly ordinary and small in scope locales. The story was also pretty contrived and filled with just enough plot holes to assist the director in turning John Conner into apparently a stealth ninja/Rambo hybrid for the "Grand Finale," which included a Skynet with a defense comparable to your local Toys'R'Us and some moronic zombie terminators that my grandma could have outrun with her walker. Ooooh, what suspense... what drama.... what mediocrity.… Expand

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aramisgjrMay 25, 2009

Just another summer blockbuster taking advantage of the common person's desire to blot out rationality and common sense. Not as plot hole offensive as Star Trek, but still pretty bad. I'm giving it a 6 for the visuals and violent Just another summer blockbuster taking advantage of the common person's desire to blot out rationality and common sense. Not as plot hole offensive as Star Trek, but still pretty bad. I'm giving it a 6 for the visuals and violent atmosphere it creates in the first half.… Expand

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XouxJun 23, 2009

If your a fan of the terminator series then by all means watch it. if not i would skip it. if you thought rise of the machines was horrible. then this one would change your mind. who gave the idea that christian bale is a good choice for If your a fan of the terminator series then by all means watch it. if not i would skip it. if you thought rise of the machines was horrible. then this one would change your mind. who gave the idea that christian bale is a good choice for john conner. the good thing about this film is the CGI and cinematography that keeps you watching. otherwise skip it. christian bale is horrible, the story is horrible, and keep no connections whatsoever to the original series except the robots taking over the world.… Expand

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ChrisC.Jul 1, 2009

This movie is definitely worth the viewing, despite the critic's pan. Well, that's true if you like sci-fi action anyway. Christian Bale is intense, and the cinematography is nice, despite Bale hating the guy. It had a lot of what This movie is definitely worth the viewing, despite the critic's pan. Well, that's true if you like sci-fi action anyway. Christian Bale is intense, and the cinematography is nice, despite Bale hating the guy. It had a lot of what I was expecting in its portrayal of the terminator future, which is a good thing. The machine capturing people in its back was definitely reminiscent of its counterpart in the new War of the Worlds, but overall, a pretty inventive flick. So if your into sci-fi action, the action part in that is key, don't miss it.… Expand

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GrahamS.May 22, 2009

Much as been written about the loss of humanity in this franchise. For fans- there were few surprises, but the biggest was an inability to really care about a single character on screen. It was like nascar- fast and loud- Cameron's t2 Much as been written about the loss of humanity in this franchise. For fans- there were few surprises, but the biggest was an inability to really care about a single character on screen. It was like nascar- fast and loud- Cameron's t2 resonated with so much depth of character it made this reasonable addition seem bland and humourless- much like the future depicted here. I'm not sure I want another terminator- the story was okay- execution generally speaking was okay- but it just seemed empty at all the wrong times.… Expand

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gm101Apr 27, 2011

The weakest of all the Terminator movies. Seriously, no Arnold? As for the plot, it felt like it was supposed to be for a Terminator video game, not a full-length movie. At least the movie had great action scenes and solved a plot hole fromThe weakest of all the Terminator movies. Seriously, no Arnold? As for the plot, it felt like it was supposed to be for a Terminator video game, not a full-length movie. At least the movie had great action scenes and solved a plot hole from T3, the reasons why I gave this movie a passing grade of 6. But if they're gonna make a T5, they better focus on what made the first three great, and get Arnold back!… Expand

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ZorglyFeb 8, 2011

Everything about this movie is average. Acting, story, cinematography, sound... actual the special effects are mostly good, but still. This movie is nowhere close to the caliber of the original terminator movies. It has its flashy and coolEverything about this movie is average. Acting, story, cinematography, sound... actual the special effects are mostly good, but still. This movie is nowhere close to the caliber of the original terminator movies. It has its flashy and cool moments but in the end feels shallow and mostly forgettable. The governators cameo was amusing. Overall it's better than alot of whats in the theaters these days, but don't go out of your way to see it… Expand

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AlienSpaceBatsJul 23, 2011

Continuing to spread ever-thinly the narrative of it's progenitors, this Terminator sequel is an enjoyable couple of hours that nonetheless falls apart if you even dare to engage your brain for more than a fraction of a second. It would'veContinuing to spread ever-thinly the narrative of it's progenitors, this Terminator sequel is an enjoyable couple of hours that nonetheless falls apart if you even dare to engage your brain for more than a fraction of a second. It would've been more interesting to have the story disregard John Connor and focus solely on the Marcus character; the machine-in-search-of-humanity thematic is one of my favourites in Science Fiction literature, the film manages to keep this concept interesting for about 10 minutes, then it degenerates quickly into typical action fare,… Expand

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TyranianApr 14, 2019

Salvation is a decent Terminator film, Bale and Worthington are good and the visuals are cool but the ending is dumb.

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Jedi_JettsonJul 16, 2012

Not as bad as people who hate it say it is. It's actually decent. I know the story revolves around the war against the machines but at least there is some pretty good character development between John Connor (Christian Bale) and MarcusNot as bad as people who hate it say it is. It's actually decent. I know the story revolves around the war against the machines but at least there is some pretty good character development between John Connor (Christian Bale) and Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington) who also have pretty good performances. Bryce Dallas Howard was also perfectly cast as Kate Brewster. Besides, at least its a sequel that continues John Connor's prophecy as the leader of the resistance who defeated the Terminators in the war. It also provides solid PG-13-style entertainment.… Expand

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dev92Aug 25, 2012

This wasn't a poor film it just didn't live up to the standards set in the first two. Still I thought it was a solid film with a fairly clever idea. I enjoyed it and would happily see a fifth one if it is ever made.

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Compi24Nov 28, 2012

Christian Bale's performance in this film surprisingly saves it from an otherwise tastelessly written film.

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bfoore90Aug 10, 2017

Breaks no new ground, though everyone mostly did a fine job. Terminator Salvation at the end of the day ends up being a movie that is loud, dumb but entertaining that lacks the spirit of the original trilogy. I really enjoyed Arnold's cameoBreaks no new ground, though everyone mostly did a fine job. Terminator Salvation at the end of the day ends up being a movie that is loud, dumb but entertaining that lacks the spirit of the original trilogy. I really enjoyed Arnold's cameo towards the end as the film does alot to try and make up for his presence. Overall score: C+… Expand

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NotoriousFraudAug 4, 2015

First of all this movie is no where near as bad as many critics will tell you, the acting isn't the worst in fact the leads are pretty good. The action is also fantastic using a surprising amount of practical effects for the Terminators andFirst of all this movie is no where near as bad as many critics will tell you, the acting isn't the worst in fact the leads are pretty good. The action is also fantastic using a surprising amount of practical effects for the Terminators and explosions. Downside is the writing isn't that good, which is why a lot of people don't like this movie. Personally I think it's much better than Terminator 3 even with the lack of Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular character because at least this one does not look like a made for TV movie.… Expand

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LinttaFlamingoSep 27, 2016

Christian Bale hacks a Terminator by plugging a USB to his phone. That's what this movie is. Loud, dumb, entertaining, but no actual logic or character development. No Arnie. There are some cool T-800 scenes, but for the most part the movieChristian Bale hacks a Terminator by plugging a USB to his phone. That's what this movie is. Loud, dumb, entertaining, but no actual logic or character development. No Arnie. There are some cool T-800 scenes, but for the most part the movie is just loud and wants to entertain you. It did entertain me, but from a story perspective or character or anything like that, it has pretty much nothing else but the backstory of the main characters.… Expand

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Almighty_DavidJul 24, 2018

This is easily one of the worst written movies I have ever seen. It is brimming with cringeworthy moments and nonsensicalness. However, as much as I hate to admit it, it is visually exciting enough that I still felt pretty decentlyThis is easily one of the worst written movies I have ever seen. It is brimming with cringeworthy moments and nonsensicalness. However, as much as I hate to admit it, it is visually exciting enough that I still felt pretty decently entertained watching it.… Expand

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alexandreaDec 1, 2021

Better than 3 but still not amazing. The premise is simply the best in the franchise.

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TheRussianatorApr 17, 2018

This is an improvement over the 3rd installment, it has a great atmosphere, amazing action sequences, a good performance from Anton Yelchin, but also suffers from weak storytelling and wooden, one-dimensional characters.

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FilipeNetoMar 19, 2021

Building an entire franchise on top of the smashing success of two films was a mistake, and the comparison between "Terminator 2" and this film is even unfair. Through this film, we travel to an apocalyptic future, where a program calledBuilding an entire franchise on top of the smashing success of two films was a mistake, and the comparison between "Terminator 2" and this film is even unfair. Through this film, we travel to an apocalyptic future, where a program called Skynet managed to start a war between humans and machines. Human resistance is led, of course, by John Connor. But what to do when a man comes to him who may not be who he says he is?

I honestly don't want to talk about the plot too much because talking too much about it implies, in my perspective, revealing too much about the film, and I honestly don't want to do that. This is due to the fact that it is too simple and thin, in addition to being a little obvious, being quite easy to guess the main events and twists. In fact, the script, despite trying to offer us something more than chase scenes, turns out to be just a pretext for action scenes, one after another, with the story itself being relegated to the background.

It is quite evident that director McG (what an absurd pseudonym, it looks like a car brand!) bet all his chips on creating a "blockbuster action" movie, and invested extensively in production values and noisy and impressive action scenes, neglecting almost everything else and letting the name "Terminator" to help to make the film saleable.

The cast is satisfactory. As it could not be otherwise, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to assume the role of terminator, but in a CGI version of himself, ugly and uninteresting enough to disappoint anyone. Christian Bale could have done better, too. He is a shadow of himself here. On the contrary, Sam Worthington offers us a complex and charismatic character, and Anton Yelchin also offers us a consistent and solid performance. Unfortunately for both actors, the film is not very interesting, and I have doubts if any of them keep good memories of this work.

It is, truly, in the technical features that this film shows some value and justifies its budget. The action is the strongest part of the film and was designed to satisfy audiences who are pleased with much destruction, shots, explosions and noise. This is not necessarily bad, on the contrary, it is welcome in this kind of film, but sometimes excess is also a sin and exaggeration takes away some credibility in some scenes, transforming the film into something as real and exciting as a great and expensive video game. Cinematography is very good, the film has an elegant look and the destroyed world is impressive. The sets and costumes are very good and the effects and CGI are great, made to impress.… Expand

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naraicksAug 29, 2020

Its better than 3, its better than 5
its on par with 6
the production design is amazing, the atmosphere and sense of mounting dread is good. Its better than it should be with McG as the director

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geewahJan 30, 2021

McG's best movie. And that's saying something.
It's also not even close to being the worst Terminator movie. That's also saying something.

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KirkCJun 8, 2009

It was nice to see a squel coming. Until the movie started and the screen title became the coolest part. I heard the movie was rewritten a few times, to give it more character and... dumbness. You can see the terminators has stunt men in It was nice to see a squel coming. Until the movie started and the screen title became the coolest part. I heard the movie was rewritten a few times, to give it more character and... dumbness. You can see the terminators has stunt men in them. The movie feels empty half the time. Special effects where generally good, more towards the end and in the scenes in the middle of the movie. Just watch the movie and see.… Expand

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VinayuJul 6, 2009

Action in this 4th edition is understandingly(since its 2009 now) way better than all editions.however i felt thats where director McG messed up.The action element was highlighted to the extent of ignoring the human element.Script witing was Action in this 4th edition is understandingly(since its 2009 now) way better than all editions.however i felt thats where director McG messed up.The action element was highlighted to the extent of ignoring the human element.Script witing was horrible.Even I could have written better!It restricted lead actor Christian Bale's acting skills.When we talk about a war between mankind and machines,thats where spine tingling speeches and dialouges where required from human resistance leader John Connor.The Terminator franchise has a beautiful and ingeniously well thought storyline.Hence handling of that requires good handling with responsibility.not cold computer generated high quality graphics.A well worked dramatic angle was missing.Otherwise(as its said in the film itself)..'What would be the difference between us and the machines?'… Expand

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GeorgeMMay 26, 2009

Well, Salvation is here and depending on what you're looking for...whether it be "Summer Popcorn Movie" or a "Worthy Terminator Sequel", there is every chance of walking away dissapointed. The opening is silly, whats in between is hit Well, Salvation is here and depending on what you're looking for...whether it be "Summer Popcorn Movie" or a "Worthy Terminator Sequel", there is every chance of walking away dissapointed. The opening is silly, whats in between is hit or miss drama and expensive action sequences, and the ending is rather lousy. This just dosen't feel like a proper Terminator sequel...and while its expensive...it still feels "cheap", like an incredibily expensive Sci-Fi Channel movie. The "War" against humans and machines is in full force, and John Connor is merely a voice in the background, not the leader he's destined to become as he's yet to convince everyone of what he knows is coming. So while he's figuring out his issues regarding the location of his father, Kyle Reese, we have the new guy Marcus (Sam Worthington) waking up in this bleak future with no memory of whats happened over the last 15 years...even though its rather obvious the reasons behind this, given the opening. So what we have is Marcus helping Kyle then when the crap hits the fan, Marcus helping John Connor...essentially, this is Marcus's movie in a lot of ways. Without going in to detail, the movie is just chock full of moments that make little sense, and trying to make sense of the nonsense in this movie will just give you a headache. There are things that just DO NOT work in the movie and they make it obvious that it dosen't work, and when this happens it comes off as an insult to my intelligence, and when something as beloved as the Terminator series does this not once, but twice (T3) given the already complex nature of the "timeline"...its a problem. Casting-wise, Christian Bale as John Connor is a fine choice, but gone is the personality of T2 and T3, no wisecracking...no jokes...in fact...no personality at all, the guy is as interesting as a houseplant at this point...just yelling his thoughts and looking intense all the time. Sam Worthington as Marcus, VERY bland...and how this guy is the "next best thing" in Hollywood is beyond me, Bryce Dallas Howard does nothing worth mentioning...and Anton Yelchin barely skates by as Kyle Reese. As far as action goes, it delivers...its big, loud, and glitzy and the bullets and metal fly. The Terminators look great...the older models wearing the scraggily clothes, the building-size Hunter Gatherer with detachable "Motorcycle" Terminators to scoop up those pesky humans, or the introduction of the model we know and love (with a special FX-ladened cameo)...all the props and bots look great. I don't know, I left the theater with the feeling that I choked down a tall glass of flat Coke...it was sweet, but did nothing for me. The mood of this film is closer to Terminator 1 than any other...very bleak and humorless, but thats where ALL similarities end and it becomes the poorly put together movie that it is. It's not terrible and its a good fix for those craving some summer action...but its place in the Terminator series rests behind that of the other average flick, T3. So this one comes off as AVERAGE.… Expand

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DavidJun 19, 2009

A big disappointment I'm afraid. This is marginally superior to the abominable T3, but only *marginally*. In other words, this film is disappointingly average. Bale and Worthington are under utilised. Pacing/continuity is off and A big disappointment I'm afraid. This is marginally superior to the abominable T3, but only *marginally*. In other words, this film is disappointingly average. Bale and Worthington are under utilised. Pacing/continuity is off and decidedly strange. Dialogue is just plain groan inducing. There are also too many logic irregularities / blatantly non-sensical actions/happenings. The action sequences do not save the film.… Expand

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petersAug 14, 2009

I give this movie a 9 for special effects and a 1 for plot, averaging to 5. The plot makes no sense. Where did the new "cyborg" come from years after his first "death"? Were his organs in a deep freeze? The movie implies that the Arnold I give this movie a 9 for special effects and a 1 for plot, averaging to 5. The plot makes no sense. Where did the new "cyborg" come from years after his first "death"? Were his organs in a deep freeze? The movie implies that the Arnold model was just developed, but one would think that the cyborg is a higher level of technology, so why was he first? When the cyborg first appears, he is naked and doesn't know what year it is, so I assumed he had just used the time machine and was on a mission. Not true. Yes, he had a program to return to mama, but that's not really a mission with a purpose. Lame. Even the ending is stupid. If the resistance soldiers accepted the cyborg as a human, they would not have allowed him to donate his heart, thereby committing suicide. It would have been more plausible if he were damaged beyond repair and then told them to use his heart.… Expand

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SylvainRAug 21, 2009

Very weak scenario, bad acting by Bale, frankly, the Terminator saga is not the same when Cameron is not behind the camera.

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JaniSJan 2, 2010

The special effects are amazing, acting is amazing but the plot and the story is very poor. Clichés after clichés killed this movie for me.

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E.C.May 21, 2009

Poorly made movie overall. for a movie about heart and the human spirit, it lacks both. poor story and character development, as well as sub-standard acting. some nice action, and sure, it was cool to see terminators in the theater again.Poorly made movie overall. for a movie about heart and the human spirit, it lacks both. poor story and character development, as well as sub-standard acting. some nice action, and sure, it was cool to see terminators in the theater again. unfortunately this movie struggled at every turn to shamelessly connect itself with the previous 3 terminators, while at the same time, completely disregarding them. also, special effects were a mixed bag, most times phenomenal, at other points laughable. don't bother.… Expand

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JoeStassMay 22, 2009

Nice action and great effects, but too many moments that left me going "What?" due to plot holes or useless plot devices or just plain dumb occurrences. Rent if you like the series. Skip otherwise.

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LiefSpringerMay 22, 2009

The movie gets a 5 because it was as average as it could possibly be. Spoiler Allert- The machines capture John Connors father Cyle and John gets him back at the end. As a huge fan of the first 2 movies, I was entertained by the littleThe movie gets a 5 because it was as average as it could possibly be. Spoiler Allert- The machines capture John Connors father Cyle and John gets him back at the end. As a huge fan of the first 2 movies, I was entertained by the little references they threw in there from those movies, but other than that nostalgia, this pg13 hollywood love fest never quite seemed like a terminator movie to me.… Expand

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RobertU.May 23, 2009

Big disappointment, after batman I was expecting big things from bale who is not bad... the movie is just extremely cheesy... expected a great story and better direction, neither happened. Some great moments but overall a let down.

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DanJ.May 24, 2009

What a joke! Terrible movie and by the way, John Connor wasn't even the center of the movie, Marcus was!

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LelandG.May 24, 2009

Even before the action started I was not happy with the score of the movie. And I found myself just shaking my head at a lot of the scenes. Some interesting action scene however I felt they were nothing new, just stolen from T2...

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SamJun 19, 2009

This is the worst terminator movie to come out to date. The story is pathetic and many of the fight sequences are painful to watch. The movie does have some cool moments in it but its difficult to say wether it's worth a watch.

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EnzoP.Jun 22, 2009

Terminator Salvation is action packed with some awesome butt kicking. But in the movie Christian Bale acts so bad and he still has is deep batman voice on. Also the plot seems like a 4th grader thought of it.

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D.C.May 24, 2009

All the psychology is gone in this sequel which is strictly a war movie without much pacing. It was just one blisteringly noisy ride to nowhere. The scenes between the pilot and Marcus are cheesier than a deli. The pilot's character as All the psychology is gone in this sequel which is strictly a war movie without much pacing. It was just one blisteringly noisy ride to nowhere. The scenes between the pilot and Marcus are cheesier than a deli. The pilot's character as post apocalyptic eye-candy was way over the top. There was no character development or tension anywhere. Watching this was like being hit on the head with a rubber mallet for 2 hours.… Expand

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VenhAug 28, 2009

I actually enjoyed the film... at the time. In retrospect, it was just a rehash of the other films. Everything seemed too rushed. Characterization was bad and, when it wasn't needed, it over acted. It seemed like everything was I actually enjoyed the film... at the time. In retrospect, it was just a rehash of the other films. Everything seemed too rushed. Characterization was bad and, when it wasn't needed, it over acted. It seemed like everything was misplaced. However, it was nice for nostalgic reasons and hopefully they'll do better on the next one. HOWEVER, at one thing that REALLY bothered me was the *spoiler* needless death of marcus. It was completely unnecessary. Not only that but they killed off one of the best characters of this film.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011

MacG's "Terminator: Salvation" doesn't offer anything new; just story and action revolving around wars and battles, In the end, the movie is just a CGI bridge in the Terminator series.

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pauljohnsonMay 28, 2012

A clichÃ©d film brought down by a mediocre script riddled with plot holes. Bale unfortunately struggles in his role as John Connor, but it is somewhat elevated by the performances of Sam Worthington and Anton Yelchin. There are soA clichÃ©d film brought down by a mediocre script riddled with plot holes. Bale unfortunately struggles in his role as John Connor, but it is somewhat elevated by the performances of Sam Worthington and Anton Yelchin. There are so many missed opportunities in this film, and while there are good CGI shots and battle sequences, the formula for these films is beginning to feel tired.… Expand

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imthenoobFeb 2, 2012

Outside of T2, This is the only decent sequel. McG did a great job crafting a setting we have never explored before in a Terminator film. Bale and Worthington were great leads, The action was enjoyable and it was very easy to stay interestedOutside of T2, This is the only decent sequel. McG did a great job crafting a setting we have never explored before in a Terminator film. Bale and Worthington were great leads, The action was enjoyable and it was very easy to stay interested in despite some moments not necessarily fitting the flow of the narrative and feeling out of place.

Salvation had a lot of potential and sadly, We never got to see a sequel since the company behind it had sold the rights to the franchise. I wish the later films followed this format more closely because Salvation, while clearly being flawed, did a lot of things right.… Expand

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A_NorthernerMar 18, 2013

Due to its very nature, in making a film of the post nuclear war against machines between the Resistance and Skynet, director McG was already onto a hiding to nothing. James Cameron's films featured an occasional shot of the war but wereDue to its very nature, in making a film of the post nuclear war against machines between the Resistance and Skynet, director McG was already onto a hiding to nothing. James Cameron's films featured an occasional shot of the war but were always based around a single Terminator relentlessly pursuing its targets as part of an intelligent time travel plan. By focusing on the war, what made the previous films successful is lost. Connor and Reese fight against motorbike terminators, hunter-killer planes, aerobots and giant terminator robots, proving successful against them all. To say the tension is missing would be an understatement. Bale does his deep Batman voice thing, less forgiving here, and in places the script suffers from cheese overload in places, none more so than Connor stealing (or a lazy tribute to) Arnie's seminal line, 'I'll be back'. This was almost too much to take. Yelchin is also given some equally cheesy lines that seem out of kilter with his character's previously strong willed and determined nature.

Visually, McG does deliver some decent looking action scenes but the film doesn't have the charm of the originals. Salvation is an overblown, sledgehammer approach to the series, and as a standalone action film it would be average but as an entry into the Terminator franchise it is a weak one and one that does not need repeating.… Expand

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OfficialMar 8, 2014

It does not have enough character development, but it offers us plenty of exciting action. The first half was dull at times and disappointing, but the second was an improvement. What it needs is more emotional scenes between characters.

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JayJPAug 3, 2012

This film ruined the whole terminator story, Kyle Reese hadn't been sent back in time yet so Skynet wouldn't know who he was and when Skynet tells Marcus that he had killed John Conner something that Skynet had been trying to do for yearsThis film ruined the whole terminator story, Kyle Reese hadn't been sent back in time yet so Skynet wouldn't know who he was and when Skynet tells Marcus that he had killed John Conner something that Skynet had been trying to do for years well no time travel had taken placein the future yet so how would Skynet know that they'd been trying to kill him for years, apart from that it was a good change to have it set in the future instead of basically the same storyline with the previous 3.… Expand

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python2000Sep 11, 2013

Even worse than Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines. Terminator Salvation is a stupid science fiction action movie. The first 2 movies were clever science fiction movies. Explosions go off and the directors want you to be excited, but your notEven worse than Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines. Terminator Salvation is a stupid science fiction action movie. The first 2 movies were clever science fiction movies. Explosions go off and the directors want you to be excited, but your not because it's just Bruce Wayne meets the guy from Avatar and hits the fan. There are some scenes which will please old school Terminator fans and people just looking for mindless action. But there all about 30 minutes apart and are too infrequent to redeem the rest of the film. Terminator Salvation is a stupid science fiction movie with NO MEMORABLE LINES WHATSOEVER which is the exact opposite to the first two movies and overall it reminded me of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen drunk.… Expand

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Le__XenomorphDec 16, 2014

Ehh... This movie was a mixed bag for me. It had good acting but a terrible plot. But the special effects and Christian Bale literally save this movie. Overall an OK Terminator movie but it is also unnecessary and messy. 5/10 (mediocre)

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MattBrady99Jan 31, 2020

"Ohhhhh, goooood for you. And how was it? I hope it was **** good, because it's useless now, isn't it? Ah-da-da-dah, like this in the background. What the **** is it with you?"

Best rant ever. Better than the actual movie. Happy birthday"Ohhhhh, goooood for you. And how was it? I hope it was **** good, because it's useless now, isn't it? Ah-da-da-dah, like this in the background. What the **** is it with you?"

Best rant ever. Better than the actual movie.

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BoogeeFilmGuyJul 13, 2015

I think the only way to describe this movie is that its 'alright'. It's not bad, by any means, but its not very good either. Maybe only having Schwarzenegger as a cameo wasn't the best idea.

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mohamad91hkJun 5, 2019

Normal movie with a lot of stars, i expected to see an amazing movie, but actually the movie focus on explosions without strong story or performance, I'm not a fan of Terminator and Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, but when i saw Bale, Sam,Normal movie with a lot of stars, i expected to see an amazing movie, but actually the movie focus on explosions without strong story or performance, I'm not a fan of Terminator and Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, but when i saw Bale, Sam, Bryce, Anton, etc. are acting here, i thought it will be an amazing action movie.… Expand

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BroyaxMar 28, 2022

Des explosions en veux-tu, en voilà, des explosions à en perdre la tête, c’est la grosse promo : toutes les explosions à -75% ! des petites, des grosses, des énoooormes explosions ! et putain qu’elles sont belles ces explosions ! booooum boumDes explosions en veux-tu, en voilà, des explosions à en perdre la tête, c’est la grosse promo : toutes les explosions à -75% ! des petites, des grosses, des énoooormes explosions ! et putain qu’elles sont belles ces explosions ! booooum boum baboum kaboum badaboum !!… impossibles à décrire en vrai, surtout avec les effets sonores… explosifs. Tout le film d’ailleurs devrait recevoir un Oscar pour sa partie sonore : un pur régal pour les esgourdes.

Les autres effets spéciaux ne sont pas en reste : tout ce fric (des centaines de millions ?) est là pour vous servir. D’autant que la réalisation est très correcte… entendons-nous bien cependant : rien à voir avec les deux premiers ou même le troisième mais à côté (par exemple) d’une merde comme Elysium ou Edge of Tomorrow (par exemple), c’est presque de la belle ouvrage.

Puis, passé cet émerveillement (au passage, excellent choix que Christian Bale pour John Connor) on note que la musique signée Danny Elfman est bêtement criarde, gueularde, formatée et syndicale. Heureusement, la bande sonore des machins qui pètent de partout la font quasiment oublier.

Le scénario qui rappelons-le après 3 films doit composer avec une base sévèrement bancale est ici très alambiqué, tellement alambiqué qu’on pourrait en sortir 25 litres de 3 étoiles. Pas crédible pour un sou, on atteint le point de rupture de tout l’univers terminatoresque sur le point d’imploser sous son propre poids (et il est lourd le bougre !).

Par exemple, la petite gamine complètement débile et issue de la diversité obligatoire équivaut à elle seule à se tirer une ogive nucléaire dans le pied ; Kyle Reese en ado est une tête à claques et j’en passe. Et des pires. C’est pénible. Ajoutons que tout humour a totalement disparu, ce T4 étant bloqué au premier degré comme un ascenseur en panne.

Finalement, ne peut-on faire un bon Terminator sans Schwarzenegger ?… mais si on le peut ! pourvu qu’on ait un minimum de bon sens : la série des Chroniques de Sarah Connor l’a démontré malgré ses défauts. Du grand spectacle ici donc… mais pas beaucoup plus !… Expand

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Neoimtheone1981Oct 16, 2020

Hit and miss for me. Mostly miss, although it doesn't seem to fit for me as a terminator fan (especially the first two) I do seem to keep trying to give it chance after chance. It's not bad but not entirely that great either, especially as aHit and miss for me. Mostly miss, although it doesn't seem to fit for me as a terminator fan (especially the first two) I do seem to keep trying to give it chance after chance. It's not bad but not entirely that great either, especially as a terminator movie.… Expand

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EnergiyeMar 24, 2022

Not as insultingly bad as the following two entries. Pretty average movie. Terminator never should've been a franchise in the first place.

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FrankVMay 28, 2009

Where's the plot? It seems to have disappeared about halfway through the movie. McG (pretentious a**h*le;who would call himself that to being with w/o a big ego?) creates an incoherent mess. What happened to the secret weapon that Where's the plot? It seems to have disappeared about halfway through the movie. McG (pretentious a**h*le;who would call himself that to being with w/o a big ego?) creates an incoherent mess. What happened to the secret weapon that 'turns off' the machines? Why does SkyNet HQ look like some dirty steel factory? And why do those stacks belch fire? Pretty hokey--it makes no sense except for some dumb special effects. Why are all those people herded? It isn't really developed. John Connor comes across ans mean and surly--not really a prophet or visionary--something else McG fails to develop. I miss 'Ahnold' as the Terminator. At least those last two movies (T1is by far the best) had a sense of not taking itself too seriously. This movie just feels kind of depressing. No need to do a sequel.… Expand

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ceejayMay 26, 2009

Opening credits would have been impressive 10 years ago. First action sequence IS AWESOME, and then the movie goes downhill, made lame by IRONY-deficiency and HORRIBLE DIALOGUE. The action becomes irrelevant. Bale, Yelchin, Howard, Bloodgood Opening credits would have been impressive 10 years ago. First action sequence IS AWESOME, and then the movie goes downhill, made lame by IRONY-deficiency and HORRIBLE DIALOGUE. The action becomes irrelevant. Bale, Yelchin, Howard, Bloodgood and Worthington are great but this won't help their reputations much. Is it true that any screen time is good screen time?… Expand

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chrisjMay 30, 2009

This movie reminds me of water world. better special effects, but I didn't care if the robots beat the humans or not.

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MarcAug 31, 2009

The most underwhelming 'epic' movie of the last decade, woefully lacking in character development and soul. The script was basically non existant, the characters had no depth whatsoever. Why did they have such trust in a Terminator The most underwhelming 'epic' movie of the last decade, woefully lacking in character development and soul. The script was basically non existant, the characters had no depth whatsoever. Why did they have such trust in a Terminator what based on one good dead. Come on, the action was pretty good but the sound design was better than the action itself. I never expected to come out of a Terminator film and feel nothing,but I did and its a real shame cos the first two especially are still brilliant examples of how Sci0fi should be done. And after his performance in this i am starting to think Bale is a little over rated as an actor, this was basically one note from start to finish. Dallas-Howard just stood around and looked pensive alot and well the rest were paper thin Terminator targets. Most importantly whereas in the first two you had the iconic T-800 (aka Arnie) here we have a bad CGI likeness of Arnie in the last act, which is both unessasary and appeard the filmakers are desperate fo fans approval.… Expand

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IlariYDec 1, 2009

As a huge fan of the first and second Terminator, I'm sad watching where this series has gone. Sure the special effects are great, and I liked seeing T-600 models (and Arnie of course for 2 seconds), but the story was really weak. I As a huge fan of the first and second Terminator, I'm sad watching where this series has gone. Sure the special effects are great, and I liked seeing T-600 models (and Arnie of course for 2 seconds), but the story was really weak. I just don't think this series works without Schwarzenegger. Take out Jack Sparrow from Pirates, and it would be the same thing.… Expand

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Brianm.May 22, 2009

Makes the Apocalypse seem not so bad, but a bit boring.

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ChadS.May 22, 2009

The little girl is a mute. That was Christian Bale's idea. That's not true, of course, but it's conjecture without implausibility. When he orders the girl to "move, now" in the middle of yet another tired action set piece, the The little girl is a mute. That was Christian Bale's idea. That's not true, of course, but it's conjecture without implausibility. When he orders the girl to "move, now" in the middle of yet another tired action set piece, the Internet sensation from earlier this year incidentally breaks the fourth wall, as in the little girl should "MOVE, NOW" or else suffer the wrath of a temperamental actor who doesn't like his scenes trashed. W.C. Fields once said, "Never work with animals or children," and that "children...should neither be seen nor heard from," because a cute child can be a scene-stealer. In "Terminator: Salvation", a compromise in which the girl keeps her trap shut only around John Connor(Bale) might have helped this mirthless film immeasurably. Neutralized by a bevy of underwritten characters, "Terminator: Salvation" couldn't really afford to have anybody play it mum. [***SELF-POLICING SPOILER ALERT***] So when it's time to hand John Connor the remote to blow-up Skynet, for the sake of a star's ego, by all means, say nothing, and let the megalomaniac have his kismet without some moppet stealing the actor's thunder. But in the interim before she encounters the key to mankind's survival, a precocious, or unflappable, or even a foul-mouthed lass might have loosened up Kyle(Anton Yelchin), and especially Marcus(Sam Worthington plays the man-machine with less charisma then any member of electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk: "We are the Robots", indeed), who between them make the journey to meet up with the resistance seem less epic than Sarah Connor would have imagined it to be.… Expand

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JustinG.May 23, 2009

Lackluster. T units were scarier in the 1980's original.

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PeterB.May 23, 2009

Have to agree with the earlier statements. If a terminator got within 5 feet of you, you would be dead, not thrown across the room 10 times.

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BradA.May 23, 2009

I can't believe all the idiots giving this movie good reviews. I am a critical person but even my easily amused friends thought it was total crap. So many giant plot holes I lost count and the most idiotic ending I've seen in I can't believe all the idiots giving this movie good reviews. I am a critical person but even my easily amused friends thought it was total crap. So many giant plot holes I lost count and the most idiotic ending I've seen in years. WTF? How can anyone be so stupid as to call this movie good? I mean, sure I was with it for a while - the tone is pretty good, the action isn't bad and I liked a couple of the characters - but it just got stupider and stupider as it went along, eventually reaching a point where it just collapsed under the weight of the horrible, lazy writing. SPOILER - SPOILER - SPOILER - SPOILER - SPOILER QUESTION: The Terminators had Kyle Reese in captivity. They had the opportunity to kill him many times and didn't despite the fact that he was #1 on their hit list. Why? When the machine grabs him out of the cattle pen, why doesn't it just snap his neck? Boom, war over. No more Kyle Reese = no more John Connor. But instead they put him in a cell and leave him alive to use as bait for JC? Why? Even if Killing him hadn't reset things, they didn't actually need to keep him alive in order to lure Connor. Connor and Marcus wouldn't have any way to know that he was dead, so they would have tried for the rescue anyway. So, again, why did the Machines keep kyle alive when they could have easily killed him? ANSWER: Because this movie is supremely stupid and full of lazy writing. This is but one example out of many. Oh, and a heart transplant in a makeshift tent in the middle of a nuclear wasteland? So idiotic it boggles my mind.… Expand

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ArthurC.Jun 2, 2009

Such a disappointment. Missed why the other Terminator films were so awesome. These are not movies about machines, but movies about humans. The effects are the only thing going for it. But they get old really fast. John Connor doesn't Such a disappointment. Missed why the other Terminator films were so awesome. These are not movies about machines, but movies about humans. The effects are the only thing going for it. But they get old really fast. John Connor doesn't really seem like the hero of the future that we've seen him painted as in the other three movies. And the trailers give away the big twist that certainly hurts the development of Marcus Wright. Overall, a franchise killer.… Expand

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PenniwiseJun 20, 2009

Stupid script, terrible acting, unoriginal action. Sadly, there is no salvation at all. This is as if Asylym would make a movie for 200 millions.

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