Terminator Salvation Movie Review
Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood
Director: McG
The next part of the Terminator saga and one of the most anticipated movies of this year has finally hit the big screen. Terminator Salvation follows the story of John Connor (Bale) in the future this time. Having little to do with time travel this time around, the plot is definitely a different feel for the sci-fi action series. The problem is the difference can be both good and bad.
Director McG definitely shows that he has more up his sleeve then ever before. The director has brought a good style to many of the action scenes, the most memorable one a scene including a helicopter. The problem with the style is that we gain almost all action but less drama. The previous releases in the series (especially the two done by Cameron) merged both an interesting plot, strong characters, and some of the best action scenes to hit the screen.
Christian Bale appears to be going through the steps on this one, unlike his stronger performances like Rescue Dawn and The Dark Knight. It should be noted that newcomer Sam Worthington appears to have star power and gives hope to his future in Hollywood.
Like many other blockbusters to hit the screen of late, there is enough action to keep you entertained for a couple hours but don’t expect there to be too much to think about after you leave the theater.
Popcorn Ninja
2009
Rated PG-13
Runtime 130 mins
on May 25th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
*plugs his ears* i haven’t seen it yet, but it can’t be bad!!! please, don’t tell me it’s bad!!!
on May 25th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I have read other reviews that scored the movie low in the C range. Looks like Star Trek is the better movie for Sci Fi fans.
on May 26th, 2009 at 3:20 am
I had seen all terminator movies. I like these very much I am waiting for this movie it will be nice like other are.
on May 26th, 2009 at 4:04 am
I cant wait to see this movie!
on May 26th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Ah damn. I knew this would happen if McG directed the thing. About the only good thing that he took part in is the Supernatural series, though that’s a completely different topic.
I first started to fear about this when I saw the trailer. John Connor was never trained by ninja monks or whatever, yet the stunts he pulled (most notably on his bike) were just plain silly. Plus the 50 feet high robot …
It’s sad to see a legend washed down to mediocrity. But that’s how things go with sequels I guess….
on May 26th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
I can’t wait for it. When I can found its DVD.
on May 26th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I agree that Sam Worthington seem to have more star power in this movie than Christian Bale. I had my fingers crossed, hoping he wouldn’t die in the movie. Christian Bale’s acting wasn’t up to par to me. There’s this thing that he keeps doing with his voice; it’s like he can’t seem to escape the Batman character. At times, in regards to Bale’s voice, I wonder if he’s trying to go for the whole Clint Eastwood impersonation. His acting seemed forced throughout the whole movie to me.
Overall I enjoyed the movie because it paced well, had some good-looking choice of actors and actresses, had enough action and special effects, and it made you feel like you didn’t waste your money.
on May 27th, 2009 at 12:03 am
I’ve been looking forward to watching this movie since it was first announced that they were going to be doing another T4, but I was and am disappointed that Arnold was not in this movie
It kinda of doesn’t feel right with out Arnold. I am going to be watching this movie this weekend, and I will try to give my personal review on the movie later in the week with another follow up comment. And no worries… I won’t give any spoilers, just like you did here in this review!
Till then,
Jean
PS: What were your thoughts on the movie without Arnold? Do you think it impacted the movie?
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on May 27th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I wanted to see that movie so bad!
on May 28th, 2009 at 6:32 am
I cant wait to see this movie i am a bit disappointed arnold won’t be making an appearance.
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on May 28th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Yikes! 2 1/2 stars? Now im considering just waiting for the DVD… ahh heck, what to do… hummmm. Thanks for the heads up though, at least i won’t go into the theater expecting an awesome film!
on May 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Gutted! I was hoping it’d get 4 or 5 stars. I’m a massive fan of Christian Bale - really talented actor. So was expecting great thing sin this film.
I shall hold off judgement though until I see it.
on May 29th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Have you seen this clip when Bale goes apes*** on the set of Terminator?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLXVuy0h29c
So if the movie sucks it must be because of poor Bruce.
on May 30th, 2009 at 7:27 am
ive seen alot of critics calling this movie rubish, i hope its not i really enjoy bales performances and it would be a shame to have a talented actor in a rubish movie. cant wait to see this one my self though
on May 31st, 2009 at 11:11 pm
I like your every post very much because you always provide awesome movie review. Your way to aware the peoples is really very impressive. Thanks for this one.
on June 1st, 2009 at 12:03 am
I think without Arnold this movie will not be so good than last series of Terminators. I like the Arnold acting. He is much better than anyone for this movie..
on June 1st, 2009 at 7:31 am
I really, really want to see Terminator Salvation with Christian Bale this Spring but I haven’t seen any of the previous “Terminator” films. I actually did not even know that there was any previous installements.
on June 1st, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I wanted to see this movie too. I heard that it was good and can’t believe that you only gave it 21/2 stars. I guess I’ll just wait till it comes to DVD.
on June 2nd, 2009 at 1:13 am
I just wanted to give an update as I promised I would after seeing the movie. To be honest, I was a big fan of the Terminator series, the first one, I loved it, as well as the second one. The third one was okay, I still enjoyed it since Arnold was in it. Still though T4 was my least favorite out of all the series *sigh*
Till then,
Jean
on June 3rd, 2009 at 6:06 am
Very Cool site you have! I really like reading it. I think without Arnold this movie will not be so good than last series of Terminators. I like the Arnold acting. He is much stock market today better than anyone for this movie..
on June 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
that audio track or christian bale is hilarious.
on June 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Thanks for review. I’ll go to see this movie today at night! Terminator series are one of the most powerfull movies in the Hollywood collection. But previous movies have a heavy bonus - it’s Arnold =)
Christian Bale is very good actor especially after Black Knight and I think that T4 will be really cool movie.
on June 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Personally I didn’t think the movie was going to be all that hot, because of everyone being so critical of it, but to be honest I liked it, and I felt it was better than I expected, and I was also far less disappointed in compared to most of my friends hehe.
on June 5th, 2009 at 4:34 am
I first started to fear about this when I saw the trailer. John Connor was never trained by ninja monks or whatever, yet the stunts he pulled (most notably on his bike) were just plain silly. Plus the 50 feet high robot …
on June 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
I haven’t seen this movie yet, but I have heard mixed input. In general, the action and special effects were amazing, but diehard Terminator fans haven’t liked the plot as much as the first two (I disregard the third since it was devoid of much other than special effects).
on June 8th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Very Cool site you have! I really like reading it. I think without Arnold this movie will not be so good than last series of Terminators. I like the Arnold acting. He is much stock market today better than anyone for this movie..
on June 9th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I can’t even fathom in my tiny mind that a terminator movie could be bad! This is really the first review I could bring myself to read, but I haven’t quite pulled myself away from work long enough to go see it. I am looking forward to it…hopefully it’s not a big disappointment…that would suck.
on June 9th, 2009 at 10:43 am
you have to wonder what was up with christian bale during the filming of this movie. i agree. he was rather stale, and i liked his performance much more in the dark knight.
on June 9th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
The story of the terminator is wonderful and and Arnold is a efficient man for the part of terminator he looks so impressive in the movie i like it. thanks for discussion about it.
on June 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I agree with your point of view that in this part of Terminator Salvation movie is lot of action and there is lack of drama. But last series were very good then this.You are nice critic. Well done.
on June 11th, 2009 at 1:21 am
seeing this tonight I hope its as good as I hope
on June 11th, 2009 at 1:32 am
this looks ace
on June 12th, 2009 at 12:23 am
Not really a fan of the Terminator series… but I heard there was a “special appearance” near the end. So how true is that? =P
on June 13th, 2009 at 8:16 am
I didnt expect this to be much good, if you compare it to T3 then its a massive improvement, wil never live up the first two….
on June 16th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Terminator is a nice movie with extreme machinery, latest graphics and animations.
on June 18th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I havent seen any of the previous terminator movies.so does this mean i will not be able to understand the story of terminator salvation?
on June 18th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Man, I can’t wait to see this movie! I always knew that they would make this movie.
on June 20th, 2009 at 8:49 am
i think termintator is one of the best film ever.
Thanks for the info.
on June 20th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
The action was great but the story was missing something IMO. Better than T3 though thats for sure. There was sorta a special appearance of arnold but it wasnt really him I don’t think, just computer animation to make it look like him. Still I’m glad his face made an appearance
on June 22nd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
All my friends keep telling me this movie rocks. Can’t wait to see it.
on June 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 am
Terminator with all its parts is a real time movie to enjoy every time.
on June 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Just turned back from the cinema - well it’s not really Terminator anymore. Ok the effects are not bad but the plot isn’t so good at all
on June 30th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I have seen the movie and it is very interesting. Lots of special effects. I really like it.
on July 1st, 2009 at 2:50 am
I wonder if he’s trying to go for the whole Clint Eastwood impersonation. His acting seemed forced throughout the whole movie to me. Its more like a guys movie.
on July 4th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I thought it would be pretty much as you have summised - more action but less real plot than the previous. It is very strange to have a terminator film without Arnie so I didn’t bother seeing this at the cinema but will probably get it out one rainy day on DVD.
on July 8th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I heard this movie really wasnt up to par.
on July 14th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I dont like this movie, because there is no Arnold, and the most celebrated moment on the film was the T-800 ´s CGI animation. I hope so the next part will be better!
on July 17th, 2009 at 2:19 am
i havnt seen any of da others either but i saw salvation yesturday and i under stood it complety u just have to no that in the other 1s the robots want to kill john conner becouse he is the 1 that will ent the war so humans win!
on July 17th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Thanks for the review…keep up the good work!
on July 17th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I first started to fear about this when I saw the trailer. John Connor was never trained by ninja monks or whatever, yet the stunts he pulled (most notably on his bike) were just plain silly. Plus the 50 feet high robot …
on July 19th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I didn’t think it was that bad, though Christian Bale’s performance was a bit ‘Rambo-ish’. Was that nude human terminator at the end Arnold Schwarzenegger?
on July 22nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I first started to fear about this when I saw the trailer. John Connor was never trained by ninja monks or whatever, yet the stunts he pulled (most notably on his bike) were just plain silly. Plus the 50 feet high robot …
on August 1st, 2009 at 2:55 am
I saw the trailer. John Connor was never trained by ninja monks or whatever, yet the stunts he pulled (most notably on his bike) were just plain silly. Plus the 50 feet high robot …
on August 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 am
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on August 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
There’s this thing that he keeps doing with his voice; it’s like he can’t seem to escape the Batman character. At times, in regards to Bale’s voice, I wonder if he’s trying to go for the whole Clint Eastwood impersonation.
on August 5th, 2009 at 5:52 am
i like this movie
on August 5th, 2009 at 8:18 am
hi great review i’ll need to see this film as some point it sounds really good
on August 5th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Just saw it, finally - What a disappointment compared to the others :/
on August 6th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Thanks for the recomendation.sound like TERMINTOR SALVATION is a must watch film.
on August 19th, 2009 at 5:08 am
Yes, this was an action pack movies. The movie doesn’t have to much scripting mostly great editing and interesting plots.
on August 19th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
As a kid, I had always been a terminator fan. So, I was quite ambivalent with the new terminator film that they’re making. Ambivalent, because I was excited, at the same time half-hearted because maybe the new film will not be as great as the previous ones. But your right, the director Director McG, really placed a nice twist on this one. The scenes were breath-taking and awesome! However, like all other action-packed films, expectations on depth should be pretty low.
on August 20th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Terminator series indeed has lost steam. Enuf of it now.
on August 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 am
I will see this movie! today
on August 28th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I think last movie about terminator is wrong .
first terminator is the best , thank you for your information
on September 1st, 2009 at 10:03 am
Honestly, I wasn’t a huge fan of it. I like it better than T3, but not as much as T1 or T2. I think the terminators were very well done, especially the gigantic one they encounter at the gas station and the CGI Arnold. But it didn’t really feel like a Terminator movie
on September 22nd, 2009 at 4:38 am
This is really the first review I could bring myself to read, but I haven’t quite pulled myself away from work long enough to go see it. I am looking forward to it
on October 2nd, 2009 at 5:05 am
Just turned back from the cinema - well it’s not really Terminator anymore. Ok the effects are not bad but the plot isn’t so good at all
on October 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 am
think the terminators were very well
on October 5th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I was quite ambivalent with the new terminator film that they’re making. Ambivalent, because I was excited, at the same time half-hearted because maybe the new film will not be as great as the previous ones.
on October 7th, 2009 at 3:30 am
The problem with the style is that we gain almost all action but less drama. The previous releases in the series (especially the two done by Cameron) merged both an interesting plot, strong characters, and some of the best action scenes to hit the screen.
on October 9th, 2009 at 5:51 am
It should be noted that newcomer Sam Worthington appears to have star power and gives hope to his future in Hollywood.
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on November 3rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I watched this movie while home from work sick recently. I hadn’t been able to convince my girlfriend to watch this one. So it was one of the few chances. Unfortunately I didn’t catch the end of the movie as I fell asleep. Other than that it was an alright movie.