Terminator Salvation
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: May 21, 2009
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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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LoRevisorJan 20, 2015
Também não é brilhante como T1 e T2 mas Terminator 4: Salvation supera e muito Terminator 3.
Anton Yelchin Christian Bale e Sam Worthington todos estão excelentes como Kyle Reese,John Connor E Marcus Wright respectivamente. Bryce dallasTambém não é brilhante como T1 e T2 mas Terminator 4: Salvation supera e muito Terminator 3.
Anton Yelchin Christian Bale e Sam Worthington todos estão excelentes como Kyle Reese,John Connor E Marcus Wright respectivamente. Bryce dallas howard também faz um bom papel.
Com cenas de ação mais empolgante do que do 3,e um bom visual pós apocalíptico,o filme funciona.… Expand
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crytechJan 11, 2014
love this film mostly christian bale`s performance, just love it. the story is very very nice, music just awe..................................................................................
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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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KaptainHutchinoDec 12, 2013
A CG Arnie goes to show how this film lacks the heart of the originals, and covers it up with special effects. The problem is it gives the unique atmosphere that worked in the earlier ones a blockbuster twist, losing it completely.
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demolisher7778Jun 3, 2014
A huge disappointment for Terminator fans like me. The story was week and the acting was poor (with the exception of Christian Bale). However, the action was exhilarating and the special effects were stunning but that isn't enough to balanceA huge disappointment for Terminator fans like me. The story was week and the acting was poor (with the exception of Christian Bale). However, the action was exhilarating and the special effects were stunning but that isn't enough to balance with the movies poor story. Terminator Salvation was OK at best. It felt like a generic action movie.… Expand
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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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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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CPD98Oct 19, 2014
No entiendo las malas críticas. Esta es de lejos la mejor película de Terminator, olvida las entregas de Arnold, T4 ofrece acción de la buena y, al fin, la trama es interesante de verdad.
Muy recomendable y para nada el director haNo entiendo las malas críticas. Esta es de lejos la mejor película de Terminator, olvida las entregas de Arnold, T4 ofrece acción de la buena y, al fin, la trama es interesante de verdad.
Muy recomendable y para nada el director ha estropeado la saga, al contrario, la ha mejorado.… 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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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.

Happy birthday Christian Bale… Expand
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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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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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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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AgentZNov 19, 2020
Every single time I watch this slow, forgettable snooze-fest I always end up falling asleep on it. All of the characters are one-dimensional bores. There are a lot of idiotic plot holes (such as Terminators kidnapping humans and taking themEvery single time I watch this slow, forgettable snooze-fest I always end up falling asleep on it. All of the characters are one-dimensional bores. There are a lot of idiotic plot holes (such as Terminators kidnapping humans and taking them hostage instead of just killing them like they're PROGRAMMED to do) and some huge continuity errors (such as Sarah Connor's audio diary voice clips being different from the ones she made at the end of the first Terminator film). Christian Bale was severely miscast as John Connor. He overacted his role and was annyingly shouting a lot. It was like hearing a screaming child. Bale was a horrible John Connor. You can hear his annoying, infamous Batman (or as some people like to insultingly say: Throat Cancer Man) voice when he screams. John Connor was stupidly sidelined throughout almost the entire film and was overshadowed by a bunch of cardboard characters who are nobodies (including a young black girl who never talked at all). Sam Worthington was so forgettable in this sequel as a cybernetic Terminator on the human resistance side. I don't even remember his character's name. Kate Connor (who used to be Kate Brewster before marrying John Connor) was almost completely absent in the film and heavily underutilized. She was so underused that I forgot she was even in this film and forgot she was even recast and played by Bryce Dallas Howard who replaced Claire Danes in the role. This is the first and so far only Terminator movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger is absent (probably because he was too busy being the governor of California back then or something), so the role of the T-800 was recast with Arnie's understudy Roland Kickinger (who is also a tough, muscular Austrian and actually looks a lot like Arnie and looked like him so much that I actually that he was Arnie the first few times I watched Salvation) replacing him in the role. The The plot was completely all over the place. The characters are all horrible, beyond boring, one-dimensional, completely forgettable, utterly underdeveloped, and completely lack personality. The cast was horrible and all purely lack chemistry and charisma, though it's not ENTIRELY their fault cause the writing and directing were horrid. Oh, and this movie is way too loud. Salvation is a slow-paced, boring, forgettable, over-the-top, loud, mindless action-packed snooze-fest filled with a lot of plot holes and one-dimensional characters. I really don't see how this awful movie has a 5.9 user score. Terminator Salvation honestly should have way lower than a 5.0 user score.… 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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MikeMikey321Nov 6, 2020
My favourite in the franchise!!! Such an underrated movie! Don’t sleep on this one! You will have a good time with this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!s
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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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BrianSMay 29, 2009
This movie clearly shows the relentless nature of the machines and the struggle of the surviving remnants of humakind against them. The movie is darker and more serious because judgement day was not prevented and the war against the machinesThis movie clearly shows the relentless nature of the machines and the struggle of the surviving remnants of humakind against them. The movie is darker and more serious because judgement day was not prevented and the war against the machines is in full swing.
Fear the rise of the machines.… Expand
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ScottJJun 1, 2009
Good action, better than T3 but story and character development weaker than expected. I also noticed they cut the part when Christian Bale was explaining why the machines were taking human prisoners for "cloning human tissue" that was in the Good action, better than T3 but story and character development weaker than expected. I also noticed they cut the part when Christian Bale was explaining why the machines were taking human prisoners for "cloning human tissue" that was in the previews! WTF? Did they release 2 different versions of the same movie?… Expand
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GManJun 6, 2009
Really good, does exactly what it says on the tin, ignore the critics it was never going to be the next Godfather! Its a great action adventure flick!
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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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KyleRJan 12, 2010
I wasn't expecting to see so many bad thing's said about what i consider one of the better movies of 2009. I really enjoyed this movie acting, effect and plot. The replay value could be better, trying to figure out what the deal I wasn't expecting to see so many bad thing's said about what i consider one of the better movies of 2009. I really enjoyed this movie acting, effect and plot. The replay value could be better, trying to figure out what the deal was the guy with from the past was interesting. Very nice special effects. I enjoyed this over GI Joe and Star Trek. Obviously a lot of people see this movie as a failure but im very shocked at just how many and the 52 doesn't do this justice IMO.… Expand
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johnmJan 4, 2010
T1 was great but the sequels have gotten progressively worse. This was dreadful schlock. The terminators showed more acting skills than Bale and Worthington. This was a movie devoid of any content, plot, sense, suspense or meaning. The T1 was great but the sequels have gotten progressively worse. This was dreadful schlock. The terminators showed more acting skills than Bale and Worthington. This was a movie devoid of any content, plot, sense, suspense or meaning. The ending is a gimmick. The giant terminator was good though.… Expand
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scottvJan 9, 2010
Awesome action pretty much from start to finish, a wide variety of machines, and a good story line. I'm surprised this movie did not get much better reviews. I think this was the best terminator films since the original. Several of the Awesome action pretty much from start to finish, a wide variety of machines, and a good story line. I'm surprised this movie did not get much better reviews. I think this was the best terminator films since the original. Several of the action scenes reminded me of the first time that I saw the "Road Warrior" which is a very good thing. Lots of fun and only brief moments without action, most of which are very cool. Many of these reviews are way to critical of the script, are any of the terminator films really all that complicated, deep, or realistic? No they are not, so lighten up and enjoy it like you would an Indiana Jones movie for goodness sake!… 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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JackS.May 21, 2009
I checked it out about two hours ago...and what i can say IT WAS AWESOME. Entertaining and good action flick. Looking rewarding to terminator 5
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PaulC.May 21, 2009
This was a legitimate stand alone sci-fi summer blockbuster. It was drastically different from the feel of all the others in the series, but maintained many of the important story lines. If you watch the other three movies and the T:SCC, This was a legitimate stand alone sci-fi summer blockbuster. It was drastically different from the feel of all the others in the series, but maintained many of the important story lines. If you watch the other three movies and the T:SCC, this integrated all prior plots along with providing some interesting explanations for outstanding issues. While the "professional" reviewers may be judging it based on how it is not the same as prior versions or based on the absence of Arrrrrrnold, I can tell you that not one person leaving the theater last night didn't have a smile on their face or a positive thing to say about this movie.… Expand
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DanSMay 21, 2009
30 min in the movie you ask your self WTF. then every 5 min after thatt you think the same until to have to say it out load. this was resident evil and the matrix with a little terminator in it. his was the first time in the terminator 30 min in the movie you ask your self WTF. then every 5 min after thatt you think the same until to have to say it out load. this was resident evil and the matrix with a little terminator in it. his was the first time in the terminator movies i wanted john conor to die so that thier could be no more. the writers and director should be the ones are terminated.… Expand
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SeanE.May 22, 2009
Great action from start to finish. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Visual effects are stunning and you'd swear it was real! Looking forward to more from this post-apocalyptic world. Let's finally see how the war ends!
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JohnM.May 22, 2009
Real fans of the franchise will find this installment exhilarating. Excellent performances by Bale and Worthington, as well as excellent sound design, and visual effects. The narrative, like all great narratives, is simple and to the point. Real fans of the franchise will find this installment exhilarating. Excellent performances by Bale and Worthington, as well as excellent sound design, and visual effects. The narrative, like all great narratives, is simple and to the point. Terminator Salvation expands the Terminator mythology, asks interesting questions about the machine/human dichotomy, and gives us an entertaining picture of a post-apocalyptic world ruled by robots. As for those critics who have said this movie isn't "fun enough," or that it is "too dark," I can only guess that they were not real fans of the original. After all, it is not like 1984's The Terminator was a comedy!! Anyways, highly recommended!… Expand
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TD.May 22, 2009
I would not go see this movie if you paid my way. As far as I am concerned, Christian Bale has been blacklisted from my great actors list. Greatness comes from how you live your life and treat others. The guy is a dickhead. On another note, I would not go see this movie if you paid my way. As far as I am concerned, Christian Bale has been blacklisted from my great actors list. Greatness comes from how you live your life and treat others. The guy is a dickhead. On another note, I'm not that interested in a movie where the plot is too easy to figure out. You would have thought that he would have picked a better movie if he was sooo great.… Expand
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DagwoodL.May 22, 2009
HELL YEAH! This movie was so badass, I don't give a damn if it was corny and cliche'd. It was Christian Bale doing the awesome things he does, only as John Connor, one of the most epic sci fi characters of all time. Marcus Wright HELL YEAH! This movie was so badass, I don't give a damn if it was corny and cliche'd. It was Christian Bale doing the awesome things he does, only as John Connor, one of the most epic sci fi characters of all time. Marcus Wright is an effing brute, what a fantastic character. The movie was great, don't listen to the naysayers. 2009 is going to be one damn good year for movies, this is one damn good start.… 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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JnK.May 22, 2009
I became completely absorbed in the action and SFX. I thought the pacing was done well, since it gave some albeit "bleak" moments of rest. I found myself saying "awesome!" throughout, and Sam Worthington really took the forefront. Being well I became completely absorbed in the action and SFX. I thought the pacing was done well, since it gave some albeit "bleak" moments of rest. I found myself saying "awesome!" throughout, and Sam Worthington really took the forefront. Being well versed in Terminator mythos, it's hard to tell if non-Terminator audiences will easily grasp the main concepts of the story.… Expand
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WillH.May 23, 2009
Damn awesome is the only way to describe this move. If you are a fan of the Terminator franchise, this is a must see.
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DonJ.May 23, 2009
It was almost as good as T2... excited for the next ones... compare it to batman begins. just pretend that T3 never happened.
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NicholasB.May 24, 2009
An amazing movie. I wish some things were more elaborated on than others. Some interesting elements were thrown in. Has amazing action sequences. The story is kind of set in stone from the previous films that pretty much say what is to come. An amazing movie. I wish some things were more elaborated on than others. Some interesting elements were thrown in. Has amazing action sequences. The story is kind of set in stone from the previous films that pretty much say what is to come. But ultimately the results are satisfying for those looking for a view at John Conner's war.… Expand
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ChrisH.May 24, 2009
It angers me that this movie has had such bad reviews. Although I admit, not as good as the first 2, but saying that it's worse than the 3rd is just insane! T4 is a creative new way to show this amazing robotic world. Two thumbs up.
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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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RCRMay 26, 2009
The movie was simply bad, but the end was so d-chill inducing it easily earns a 0. The director, a thinking-man's Michael Bay, has managed to fill 2 hours worth of cinema with neither a single character that extends past a two The movie was simply bad, but the end was so d-chill inducing it easily earns a 0. The director, a thinking-man's Michael Bay, has managed to fill 2 hours worth of cinema with neither a single character that extends past a two dimensional melodramatic archetype, nor a story that makes sense on any level above "Gee whiz, a robot!" Yeah, it wasn't for me.… 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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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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AnonymousMay 31, 2009
This is great! I didn't care what critics said! Super and action packed.
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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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ChrisDJun 11, 2009
Highly enjoyable sequel that is pure popcorn fun!
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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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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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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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ThorOJun 23, 2009
I loved this movie, personally I liked it even better than Star Trek because of the darker plot.
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CrispianBJun 4, 2009
I really don't understand where all the negative criticism has come from as Terminator Salvation is a very enjoyable and entertaining popcorn movie. The effects are some of the best I have ever seen - MCG gives Michael Bay a run for his I really don't understand where all the negative criticism has come from as Terminator Salvation is a very enjoyable and entertaining popcorn movie. The effects are some of the best I have ever seen - MCG gives Michael Bay a run for his money when it comes to blowing stuff up. The first person point of view helicopter crash set piece is scarily realistic and the terminator motorbikes are superb. The only thing that disappointed me was the soundtrack as I love the original theme and that wasn't included. Ignore all the negative crap - I saw Star Trek the other week and this is as good if not a better summer blockbuster.… 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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NeilRJun 5, 2009
This was the best sci-fi movie I've seen since the last Star Wars movie. It is much better than the most recent Star Trek reboot (and I am a huge Star Trek fan).
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DavidDJun 8, 2009
I am a HUGE Terminator fan. Loved the first 3! I went into this with low expectations since so many people were so-so about it. I came out liking it. Personally, I do see what all the complaining is all about with the plot holes in the last I am a HUGE Terminator fan. Loved the first 3! I went into this with low expectations since so many people were so-so about it. I came out liking it. Personally, I do see what all the complaining is all about with the plot holes in the last 1/3 of the movie. I did wish they did that a little different and that is why I am giving this a 8. The one thing I don't understand is why people are ragging on the acting. I thought for the most part everyone did a great job.… Expand
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jimmywJun 9, 2009
Don't be put off by the critics, Its just there job to act like spoiled little girls. I think most of them are waiting around for God himself the make a movie. Terminator 4 is one of the best action movies of our time. The acting was Don't be put off by the critics, Its just there job to act like spoiled little girls. I think most of them are waiting around for God himself the make a movie. Terminator 4 is one of the best action movies of our time. The acting was fantastic. It had a lot to do because T3 let the hole series down. The story was spot on. The sound was amazing really brings you back to T2.… Expand
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RayE.Jul 21, 2009
Great Terminator movie it was what terminator is dont expect it to be the dark knight! Im Am a hugeee fan of T1 and T2 and even T3 was ok Incredible action scenes should get at least a 5 or 6 from people, giving this movie a 1 or 0 is Great Terminator movie it was what terminator is dont expect it to be the dark knight! Im Am a hugeee fan of T1 and T2 and even T3 was ok Incredible action scenes should get at least a 5 or 6 from people, giving this movie a 1 or 0 is insanity Marcus is a awesome new character maybe as good as arnold in the first 2 and please stop crapping on T3 looking back t3 was decent and the tx had amazing offensive weapons and was cool T4 was much better than T3 though I think once the directors cut of this comes we will see more blood and it will make the film even better its sad when i see people actually like the TSCC tv series more than the movies 3 or 4 the show teased john loving a Skynet girl terminator WTF??? this is the real john in the film period. in fact a fair amount of people giving this such low scores are probably just upset the show was canceled and that wb made the film and gave up on the show.… 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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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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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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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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JSDec 5, 2009
Someone besides James Cameron can do a Terminator movie, it seems. The acting was great all around. I went in expecting bad acting and absent plot, like the last film, but was totally surprised. It wasn't perfect, some scenes were Someone besides James Cameron can do a Terminator movie, it seems. The acting was great all around. I went in expecting bad acting and absent plot, like the last film, but was totally surprised. It wasn't perfect, some scenes were rather unrealistic and put in for flashiness. The characters seem to rely mostly on luck than skill to survive. This is a big step ahead, considering Terminator 3 had one action scene after another without any purpose. The writers and director must have thoroughly studied John Connor and Kyle Reese throughout the series. Those familiar with the series will almost think that Bale has been playing Connor all along. The kid playing Reese seems to have a lot of the behavior of John Connor in Terminator 2. There's a lot of homages for the fans, I quite enjoyed that. The plot flowed smoothly, with a few holes, and tied some up at the end. Skynet doesn't seem nearly devious enough in this film, although, at the end, its rather ingenious when you think about it. But they certainly defeated Skynet too easily. There's no reason this should have gotten bad ratings; it certainly meets the quality of a terminator film. Perhaps not as good as the first or second movies, but still only a step down from them. That's much, much better than can be expected in this era of cinematic recession.… Expand
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BradODec 7, 2009
While developing the back story further and not having obvious day / night inconsistencies would have been nice it's substantially better than Terminator: Rise of The Machines but no where near James Cameron's quality of Terminator While developing the back story further and not having obvious day / night inconsistencies would have been nice it's substantially better than Terminator: Rise of The Machines but no where near James Cameron's quality of Terminator or T2: Juddgement day. While it's not perfect I enjoyed the action packed romp of Terminator Salvation and would love to see more!… Expand
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DeanB.May 21, 2009
A very bland, average and dull movie.
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DanMay 21, 2009
It was pretty good, wouldn't read to much into the score on metacritic seeing how bad a score T2 actually got. For a Terminator fan this is a must see.
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MarianaD.May 21, 2009
A lot of nonsense. Early in the movie (on the first helicopter crash) he does NOT put his seatbelt on and then when it crashes upside down... he just takes it off as it saves his life?? This and other logic-defying mistakes make it DUMB A lot of nonsense. Early in the movie (on the first helicopter crash) he does NOT put his seatbelt on and then when it crashes upside down... he just takes it off as it saves his life?? This and other logic-defying mistakes make it DUMB compared to the previous Terminator films. Also, Connor's girl in the movie is just blah. A nice little goodie-good girl matched up with the most rebellious soulless warrior alive?. That's nonsense if you ask me. Then, a successful heart transplant made in a filthy war camp? with what? post-apocalyptic spoons? ... you just need to have half a brain to understand that's just beyond absurd. I'd like it better if they didn't insult my intelligence that much.… Expand
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TomS.May 21, 2009
Saw the movie today and loved it. Obviously the critics are a bunch of blowhards for their mediocre reviews. The main complaints I've read are that the material is too dark and depressing, and that John Connor has no personality. First Saw the movie today and loved it. Obviously the critics are a bunch of blowhards for their mediocre reviews. The main complaints I've read are that the material is too dark and depressing, and that John Connor has no personality. First of all, a post-nuclear earth would not be all bright and cheery. And second of all, why wouldn't John Conner be drained of emotion after all the crap he's been through? I wouldn't be a comedian either if I'd been hunted by killing machines my entire life. Granted, he had some humor in T2, but that was long ago. Anyway, the movie was a great summer popcorn movie with lots of action. Can't wait for the next one.… Expand
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ChaseAaronN.May 21, 2009
The action sequences were awesome. The only bad thing was the lack of integrated "Story effects". But who the hell goes to a terminator movie looking for "integrated story effects".
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JimiA.May 21, 2009
Better than the 3rd. Not as good as the first 2.
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MikeH.May 21, 2009
Saw it today, took my kids and my mother(seemed fair to take moms too considering she took me to see 1 and 2 as a kid, and she loves the franchise too) We loved it, awesome movie. I only noticed one really bad editing spot, where the scenes Saw it today, took my kids and my mother(seemed fair to take moms too considering she took me to see 1 and 2 as a kid, and she loves the franchise too) We loved it, awesome movie. I only noticed one really bad editing spot, where the scenes had no fluid transition. It was right after Marcus was asked to round up stuff for a fire. There was no legit transition from that scene to the chick versus hick rape fest. Other then that, just a awesome movie, completely. This is coming from a big fan of the first 2 films, having the films on both Laserdisc and DVD, along with T3 on dvd, figures, ect. For me this movie delivered completely. I cant even imagine how awesome a dir. cut home release will be.… Expand
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ArondaN.May 21, 2009
Visuals were good, and Worthington was awesome.
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DavidK.May 21, 2009
whoever thought McEffingG could direcct a movie like this should be producing high school musicals, or musicals like at the end of The Ringer.
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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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AlfredW.May 21, 2009
I thought Transformers was too crazy, but by comparison, Terminator is miserable, oppressive, as if McG just wanted to turn an Animatrix short into a full feature. Bad dialog and Bale continues his fossilization. Now the important question I thought Transformers was too crazy, but by comparison, Terminator is miserable, oppressive, as if McG just wanted to turn an Animatrix short into a full feature. Bad dialog and Bale continues his fossilization. Now the important question is, Do we get to yell at Bale for making crap?… Expand
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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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StephenS.May 21, 2009
This movie rides on the plot/character development of the first three films and doesn't add much to it. To anyone not familiar with them (including T3) much of Salvation will probably seem esoteric and forgettable. This movie is for This movie rides on the plot/character development of the first three films and doesn't add much to it. To anyone not familiar with them (including T3) much of Salvation will probably seem esoteric and forgettable. This movie is for those who have grown up watching the franchise and anticipated each new release over the last 25 years. It is exactly the kind of Terminator I've been waiting for since watching the flash forward scenes from the first two. Pure non-stop man vs. machine action for two hours; personally I wanted more.… Expand
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MikeB.May 22, 2009
Perfect summer movie. Sure, not up to the first two, but way better than the third. Good action, lots of robots blowing stuff up. know what else you'd want.
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DavidS.May 22, 2009
Almost no story and what there is ranges from confusing to nonsensical. Basically there is no character development, so you never make any emotional connection to the film. Noisy action sequences pad out the time to two hours but border on Almost no story and what there is ranges from confusing to nonsensical. Basically there is no character development, so you never make any emotional connection to the film. Noisy action sequences pad out the time to two hours but border on irrelevant due to the lack of connection with any real story or characters.… Expand
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DerekF.May 22, 2009
What a great start for a new trilogy. Anyone going in wanting a terminator going back in time to kill or or protect someone then you will hate this movie. This is what Reese's flashbacks were about. B+
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TLMay 22, 2009
I thought this was an exciting and action packed movie. I'm a fan of the original terminator movies, too. I don't know why some people are giving this movie such low scores, but it was a good movie.
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AndrewM.May 22, 2009
Implausible- even for a sci-fi action adventure it was utterly ridiculous. To call this piece of garbage an abortion of the franchises credibility would be kind. It gets a one only for wasted potential.
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BrianW.May 22, 2009
Great action. Light on advancing the terminator plot as a whole, but still, it was great to get a full glimpse of the future that the earlier movies only briefly showed.
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MarlonE.May 22, 2009
Awesome action flick mixed with suspense. A great film for terminator fans that MUST be seen.
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Brianm.May 22, 2009
Makes the Apocalypse seem not so bad, but a bit boring.
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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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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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LynnA.May 22, 2009
Not the BEST Terminator but not the worst either. Excellent plot & character development. Fits into the overall Terminator story very well. I may pay to see it again!
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DeeB.May 22, 2009
The visual effects were a tad less than those in star trek, but the story line was better. I've followed the sarah connor chronicles and if you like that series, in addition to the original movies, then you'll like this one.
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TylerB.May 22, 2009
I did not walk into the movie expecting a lot. This was probably a good thing. I feel that because of this the movie surprised me and I was pleased. Sure, its not a terminator without Arnold, but this is still a decent flick, even if just an I did not walk into the movie expecting a lot. This was probably a good thing. I feel that because of this the movie surprised me and I was pleased. Sure, its not a terminator without Arnold, but this is still a decent flick, even if just an escape from summer boredom. There are a lot of tributes to past films, and I LOVE how they chose to use models instead of CG whenever possible… Expand
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JPMay 22, 2009
Great, power-packed beginning to a whole new trilogy. Gritty war film.
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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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JustinG.May 23, 2009
Lackluster. T units were scarier in the 1980's original.
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BobH.May 23, 2009
Just awful as there are no words to describe how pathetic this flick was. No memorable lines, no chemistry, no nothing. There were more plot holes than swiss cheese. And this John Connor takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Ridiculous and Just awful as there are no words to describe how pathetic this flick was. No memorable lines, no chemistry, no nothing. There were more plot holes than swiss cheese. And this John Connor takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Ridiculous and tedious. Boring!… Expand
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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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MariaD.May 23, 2009
The fourth installment of the Terminator franchise provides long time fans of the series the post-apocalyptic world that was foretold and hinted at in the previous movies. Throwing back to the serious tone of the first film, Terminator The fourth installment of the Terminator franchise provides long time fans of the series the post-apocalyptic world that was foretold and hinted at in the previous movies. Throwing back to the serious tone of the first film, Terminator Salvation gives us a taste of what the war against the machines has been, is, and will be for the next 9 years. The first in a planned new trilogy, director McG's vision not only hits you hard and heavy with explosions and non-stop action, but it is heavily story driven as well as we follow John Connor and the Resistance. In this world, there is no room for humor and levity...it's all business, and that business is SURVIVAL. Stepping into the worn combat boots of John Connor, Christian Bale proves AGAIN that he is one of the best actors of our time (I'd like to say "the best!"). This John Connor is strong and confident, and Bale plays the final incarnation of the character with ease. Surprisingly, it is the only movie in the franchise that earned a PG-13 rating, yet it is the darkest and most grim. An awesome thrill for hardcore fans (such as myself) and a great movie for people who are just being introduced to the series.… Expand
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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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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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SimonM.May 24, 2009
Great film! (for what it is) SO much better than T3! The guy playing Reese really nailed it! The Arnold digital cameo looked unbelievable (despite reports to the contrary I'd read). Can't wait for the next one! :D
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