I love this movie. It's better than the third film. This one, being the fourth film, has the best effects and higher budget. Still "Terminator 2" remain to be the best action movie ever made. This movie has new and stronger machines. The missing part was, they are not good enough to give you the same feeling you had when you watched "Terminator 2. "
Every "Terminator" fan waited for this movie, to see the future battle between human and machine. In this sequel, Christian Bale portrayed John Connor perfectly. He's really dedicated to it, yet his Batman voice acts are quite annoying. Marcus Wright, portrayed by Sam Worthington, was the coolest character. He deserves the most notable performance. Another young character Kyle Reese, portrayed by Anton Yelchin, he's more than you can imagine he is. He got the spirit of Kyle Reese, which can be seen in The Terminator.
I went to watch this movie with less expectation because of the reviews on the Internet. The movie was released about one week earlier in certain countries. After watching, I realized most of the reviews are wrong. This movie is extremely awesome. Most of the reviewers compare it with "Terminator 2." I do agree, "Terminator 2" is brilliant work, but this movie is no longer the old "Terminator." It's new "Terminator" trilogy. Most of the elements are changed, maybe to bring freshness into the new trilogy. Anyway, I would say the film crews made it. It's just, they changed the original theme music, I still prefer the old one. =)
Another defect in this movie, there's no Arnold Schwarzenegger casting anymore. So, there goes another element missing, LOL. It's the future, John Connor must protect himself and others, especially Kyle Reese. Thanks to Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). They were able to bring T800 into the movie. It had the exact look of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The movie sets in futuristic world, lots of special effects are involved yet not so realistic. The explosions are marvelous and so does the action sequences. I'm glad they made this movie, "Terminator" is my favourite franchise. "Terminator Salvation" was worth the wait and money. I would still enjoy it for second time. The ending was excellent and the movie was satisfying, though most of the scenes are fast paced.
Rating: 9/10
Everyone deserves second chance. This is mine. - Marcus Wright
6 Responses To “Terminator Salvation”
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June 1st, 2009 at 10:15 PM
I’m not really a big fan of fictions but we did watch the movie since my husband loved the Terminator movies… he thought it was a little disappointing… I couldn’t argue coz that was my first time to watch a Terminator, lol! I thought it was entertaining^-^
June 5th, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Yup, terminator 2, the best.. and meaningful.. Therefore, I did have the excitement before watching Terminator Salvation, but I felt differently about the kind of movie while I was watching.. and after watching, was blurred about the content. Well, the actions was good indeed, I mean the excitements is there.. Enjoy the movie, young man! :D
June 7th, 2009 at 9:07 AM
I can’t wait to see this film! I think you’re probably right, though. It’s very unlikely that they’d ever be able to top Terminator 2: Judgment Day. That movie is epic.
June 8th, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Shawie - Check out the old ones, especially Terminator 2. It's one of the best action movie. Not all Terminator fans like the new one... I cannot deny Terminator 2 is better.
Tommy - True. Terminator 2 still remain the best although this new fourth film brought back Terminator franchise back to life, using new technology from the studio.
Marc - Yes. I wonder, if they will ever make another sequel better than Terminator 2.
Dan - I hope you will enjoy the movie. Thank you. :)
June 19th, 2009 at 5:18 PM
I like this movie.
June 20th, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Regina - Glad to know you like it too. :)