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Terminator Salvation
2009 115 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.9
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: McG
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Description
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
Budget:
$200M
US Gross:
$125.32M
Worldwide:
$371.35M
Starring
Christian Bale
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Sam Worthington
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Anton Yelchin
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Terminator Salvation is a divisive entry in the franchise, frequently cited as superior to later sequels but hampered by inconsistent character work and a disjointed narrative. While audiences praise the realistic, high-stakes action and the unique shift to a full-scale future war setting, others criticize its lack of emotional depth and tonal friction with the original films.
| Production | The production design and action sequences effectively translate the post-apocalyptic future into a gritty, realistic visual experience. | |
| Acting | Christian Bale's performance as John Connor is highly polarizing, with some viewing it as a highlight while others find his portrayal flat and unconvincing. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from a disjointed structure and convoluted plot points that lack the seamless transitions found in the series' predecessors. | |
| Pacing | The relentless pace and constant action are viewed by some as exhilarating, while others find the lack of downtime makes the experience repetitive and tiring. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is inconsistent, with the overly dark aesthetic failing to match the iconic, earned atmosphere of the original installments. | |
| Ending | The emotional resonance is frequently compromised by a weak, sappy conclusion that undermines the stakes established throughout the film. |