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Terminator Genisys
2015 126 min United States of America, Canada PG-13 12+
★5.5
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Director: Alan Taylor
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Description
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.
Budget:
$155M
US Gross:
$89.76M
Worldwide:
$440.6M
Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor
Jason Clarke
Actor
Emilia Clarke
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2016
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Terminator Genisys is widely viewed as a chaotic and unnecessary addition to the franchise that fails to recapture the dark, gritty tone of the original films. While opinions on the action set-pieces and Schwarzenegger's return are split, the film is predominantly criticized for its nonsensical plot and poor character development.
| Screenplay | The plot is widely regarded as an overly complex, nonsensical, and disjointed mess that muddies the established franchise mythology. | |
| Originality | The film relies heavily on excessive, forced callbacks and nostalgic references that often feel hollow and undermine the gravity of the original films. | |
| Direction | Action sequences are a point of contention; some viewers enjoy the modern, high-octane spectacle, while others dismiss the visuals as generic and indistinguishable from standard blockbuster fare. | |
| Acting | Arnold Schwarzenegger's return as the Terminator draws polarized reactions, ranging from those who find his aged, humorous portrayal charming to those who feel it degrades the iconic, stoic nature of the character into a comedic caricature. | |
| Acting | Casting choices for the younger leads, particularly Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese, are frequently described as miscast or lacking the necessary intensity to anchor the film. |