“Terminator Salvation”

Posted by Movie_Maven

June 4, 2009 |

Since I’m having surgery next week, Mr_Movie_Maven and I continued our week o’movies with “Terminator Salvation” - the 4th installment in the franchise. (According to imdb.com, “Terminator 5” is in the works already with McG (”We are Marshall” and “Charlie’s Angels - Full Throttle“) slated to direct again. (Can you say overkill???)

Anyway, I went into the film with low expectations after reading reviews which alluded to the special effects as being the only redeeming quality but have to say I was pleasantly surprised, particularly with Sam Worthington (Marcus.) Now, I LOVE Christian Bale but Worthington sure gave him a run for his money in all respects. Whew, the man is hot and he can act!!!

Back to the movie, great special effects, so-so prequel/sequel storyline, nondescript acting that was, at times, a bit too melodramatic, and good sound editing. Oh, and a CGI “cameo” of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

And as I have not seen “Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines” (yes, I know, shame on me) I didn’t get “lost” during the film as there is a little synopsis at the beginning to fill in some of the blanks. I wouldn’t recommend seeing this film without seeing, at least, the original “Terminator.“