Terminator: Salvation

Nitecrawlah2 · 05-23-2009, 02:44 PM

Has anyone else seen it yet? I went in seeing it yesterday with no expectations, and was pleasantly surprised. Sam Worthington MADE this movie work, he's fantastic. I'm also really starting to like Anton Yelchin (sp?). His Kyle Reese was perfect; He even made himself sound Michael Biehn-ish! Christian Bale was just, well, Christian Bale. The story follows the previous events from the other movies - no reboot. Good action flick.

**Jon Dahl** · 05-23-2009, 02:51 PM

I'll post this again from the other thread.

I saw it last night with my wife. She didn't like it as much as she thought she would.
I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was. Brain candy.
The Marcus Wright character was my favorite part about the movie, but I ended up disliking the direction the story took him.
Christian Bale was Batman playing John Connor, and the critics were right, there was little chemistry between him and any of the other actors. I do have to admit, I totally geeked out at the first appearance of the T-800.

I did think it was interesting that they basically made the 1992 video game Robocop vs Terminator.

BJCochran · 05-23-2009, 02:53 PM

Going to see this in a few hours. I'm gonna go stag to the film.

Nitecrawlah2 · 05-23-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Dahl

I'll post this again from the other thread.

I saw it last night with my wife. She didn't like it as much as she thought she would.
I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was. Brain candy.
The Marcus Wright character was my favorite part about the movie, but I ended up disliking the direction the story took him.
Christian Bale was Batman playing John Connor, and the critics were right, there was little chemistry between him and any of the other actors. I do have to admit, I totally geeked out at the first appearance of the T-800.

I did think it was interesting that they basically made the 1992 video game Robocop vs Terminator.

LOL yeah it seems that way now that I think about it. I loved the Marcus Wright character, and I can see how people might feel about the ending. What irks me is the reviews people give the movie complaining about the ending. I understand that people may not like it because they like the character, but I don't think it deserves negative reviews for that. The ending is necessary for the story (I think). Oh and I nominate Sam Worthington for the Captain America role.

**Jon Dahl** · 05-23-2009, 03:06 PM

I don't have a problem with how they ended it. All the other Terminator movies ended the exact same way.
My issue lies more with how they got to that point. It wasn't my movie though, so nobody asked me.

Nitecrawlah2 · 05-23-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Dahl

My issue lies more with how they got to that point. It wasn't my movie though, so nobody asked me.

Like how convenient it was for them to get to that point? I'm with you there if that's what you mean.

**Jon Dahl** · 05-23-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitecrawlah2

Like how convenient it was for them to get to that point? I'm with you there if that's what you mean.

Exactly. Out of all the available material, they took the easy route. I felt a little let down.

**Mwynn** · 05-23-2009, 07:19 PM

The movie had way to many cuts. It felt like entire scenes were missing.
The gas station scene was kind of off, how did they not hear that thing coming.

I enjoy the movie though, the cgi for Arnold was amazing.
Bale delivered alot of his lines kind of flat. The worse being the "There is no fate but what you make" at the end.

Marcus owned this movie though. They will probably find a way to bring him back.

Deadfish07 · 05-23-2009, 08:02 PM

My only gripe with the movie was that I didn't understand why Skynet was capturing people.

The Arnold "cameo" was well done. A lot better than the creepy young Professor X face from Wolverine.

**Jon Dahl** · 05-23-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadfish07

My only gripe with the movie was that I didn't understand why Skynet was capturing people.

The Arnold "cameo" was well done. A lot better than the creepy young Professor X face from Wolverine.

The flesh that covers the Terminators is not artificial.

**Renae De Liz** · 05-24-2009, 01:36 AM

I LOVE Terminator, and I enjoyed all the movies. This one.... I didn't really like this one as much as I wanted too.

(Spoilers!)

I loved how Arnlod looked! I mean WOW they did a good job! I did enjoy all of the terminators quite a bit, and I loved Young Kyle Reese, but the story just went crazy at the end! John Conner, target number 1 ( or 2) is in THE capitol of Skynet, in a main building, all of skynet knows he's there (planned it even!), have a massive amount of robots around, and all they do is send one Terminator after him? Not only that, but somehow a helicopter is conveniently able to land at said Skynet capitol without one shot fired at them, then had sufficient time to load up all survivors ( and John) then fly away without a hitch? I know Hollywood adds a lot of convenient moments for characters, but wow!! Also Christian Bale's man-lion growling got insane at times

"Whew-es...Kyew-Wreeeeeth!!" (trans: Where is Kyle Reese! )

Sorry if I'm complaining too much

I just wanted to love this movie so bad! I very much detest Christian Bale, but I still went in trying to love this movie. I do wish they had gotten the guy who played John Conner in T3 though.

Anyway, it was an okay movie, but it's no Star Trek!!

**carynord** · 05-24-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naenae

I LOVE Terminator, and I enjoyed all the movies. This one.... I didn't really like this one as much as I wanted too.

(Spoilers!)

I loved how Arnlod looked! I mean WOW they did a good job! I did enjoy all of the terminators quite a bit, and I loved Young Kyle Reese, but the story just went crazy at the end! John Conner, target number 1 ( or 2) is in THE capitol of Skynet, in a main building, all of skynet knows he's there (planned it even!), have a massive amount of robots around, and all they do is send one Terminator after him? Not only that, but somehow a helicopter is conveniently able to land at said Skynet capitol without one shot fired at them, then had sufficient time to load up all survivors ( and John) then fly away without a hitch? I know Hollywood adds a lot of convenient moments for characters, but wow!! Also Christian Bale's man-lion growling got insane at times

"Whew-es...Kyew-Wreeeeeth!!" (trans: Where is Kyle Reese! )

Sorry if I'm complaining too much

I just wanted to love this movie so bad! I very much detest Christian Bale, but I still went in trying to love this movie. I do wish they had gotten the guy who played John Conner in T3 though.

Anyway, it was an okay movie, but it's no Star Trek!!

This is exactly what I said when I walked out of the theater.

Biofungus · 05-24-2009, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carynord

This is exactly what I said when I walked out of the theater.

"Whew-es...Kyew-Wreeeeeth!!"?

Wayne Drake · 05-24-2009, 03:17 PM

now i just wanna go see it to see Sam Worthington pwn all his scenes and steal the show from Bale. Marcus Wright is a cool name and he's a got a cool look.

Paul Sanderson · 05-24-2009, 07:16 PM

It's kinda hard to make the John Connor role, set in that timeframe, soar. I mean, the character is like a Vietnam vet. His whole life has been shot to hell, along with the world, so he's naturally not going to be all charm and smoothness. Being downcast and grim all the time is real to the situation but doesn't really set a character's personality alight on film, not unless he goes all nutso like many a great cinema villain, but that would obviously not be John Connor then. I don't really know what else Bale could have done with the role. There's not a lot there in the meterial for him to make magic out of. The good stuff is all with the Marcus character (and Kyle Reese to a lesser degree).

05-23-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
Nitecrawlah2 Oh come on!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DC Posts: 4,128	Terminator: Salvation Has anyone else seen it yet? I went in seeing it yesterday with no expectations, and was pleasantly surprised. Sam Worthington MADE this movie work, he's fantastic. I'm also really starting to like Anton Yelchin (sp?). His Kyle Reese was perfect; He even made himself sound Michael Biehn-ish! Christian Bale was just, well, Christian Bale. The story follows the previous events from the other movies - no reboot. Good action flick.

05-23-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
Jon Dahl Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 10,990	I'll post this again from the other thread. I saw it last night with my wife. She didn't like it as much as she thought she would. I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was. Brain candy. The Marcus Wright character was my favorite part about the movie, but I ended up disliking the direction the story took him. Christian Bale was Batman playing John Connor, and the critics were right, there was little chemistry between him and any of the other actors. I do have to admit, I totally geeked out at the first appearance of the T-800. I did think it was interesting that they basically made the 1992 video game Robocop vs Terminator. __________________ 7% How to Kill a Zombie

05-23-2009, 03:06 PM	#5
Jon Dahl Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 10,990	I don't have a problem with how they ended it. All the other Terminator movies ended the exact same way. My issue lies more with how they got to that point. It wasn't my movie though, so nobody asked me. __________________ 7% How to Kill a Zombie

05-23-2009, 07:19 PM	#8
Mwynn On THE EDGE Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Haven Posts: 23,240	The movie had way to many cuts. It felt like entire scenes were missing. The gas station scene was kind of off, how did they not hear that thing coming. I enjoy the movie though, the cgi for Arnold was amazing. Bale delivered alot of his lines kind of flat. The worse being the "There is no fate but what you make" at the end. Marcus owned this movie though. They will probably find a way to bring him back. __________________ www.goldengoatstudios.com Buy Digital Webbing Comics. Or Bucho will foreclose on the orphanage. The Edge issue one Diamond code : NOV121048 The Edge Online The Edge Facebook

05-24-2009, 01:36 AM	#11
Renae De Liz Art Wench Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Elizabeth, MAINE! Posts: 5,374	I LOVE Terminator, and I enjoyed all the movies. This one.... I didn't really like this one as much as I wanted too. (Spoilers!) I loved how Arnlod looked! I mean WOW they did a good job! I did enjoy all of the terminators quite a bit, and I loved Young Kyle Reese, but the story just went crazy at the end! John Conner, target number 1 ( or 2) is in THE capitol of Skynet, in a main building, all of skynet knows he's there (planned it even!), have a massive amount of robots around, and all they do is send one Terminator after him? Not only that, but somehow a helicopter is conveniently able to land at said Skynet capitol without one shot fired at them, then had sufficient time to load up all survivors ( and John) then fly away without a hitch? I know Hollywood adds a lot of convenient moments for characters, but wow!! Also Christian Bale's man-lion growling got insane at times "Whew-es...Kyew-Wreeeeeth!!" (trans: Where is Kyle Reese! ) Sorry if I'm complaining too much I just wanted to love this movie so bad! I very much detest Christian Bale, but I still went in trying to love this movie. I do wish they had gotten the guy who played John Conner in T3 though. Anyway, it was an okay movie, but it's no Star Trek!! __________________ * My Website * Currently working on my creator-owned, true to the original adaptation of the PETER PAN novel.

05-23-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
BJCochran I'm In Your Head Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orange, MA Posts: 1,277	Going to see this in a few hours. I'm gonna go stag to the film.

05-23-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
Deadfish07 Mall Security Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,763	My only gripe with the movie was that I didn't understand why Skynet was capturing people. The Arnold "cameo" was well done. A lot better than the creepy young Professor X face from Wolverine.

05-24-2009, 03:17 PM	#14
Wayne Drake Not a Pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,653	now i just wanna go see it to see Sam Worthington pwn all his scenes and steal the show from Bale. Marcus Wright is a cool name and he's a got a cool look.

05-24-2009, 07:16 PM	#15
Paul Sanderson Dread Avenger Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Metro City Posts: 12,414	It's kinda hard to make the John Connor role, set in that timeframe, soar. I mean, the character is like a Vietnam vet. His whole life has been shot to hell, along with the world, so he's naturally not going to be all charm and smoothness. Being downcast and grim all the time is real to the situation but doesn't really set a character's personality alight on film, not unless he goes all nutso like many a great cinema villain, but that would obviously not be John Connor then. I don't really know what else Bale could have done with the role. There's not a lot there in the meterial for him to make magic out of. The good stuff is all with the Marcus character (and Kyle Reese to a lesser degree).

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