Terminator Salvation is the kind of movie that makes you leave the theater feeling like a slathering idiot... Though semi-entertaining, the film lacks the substance of the previous Terminator films, but has enough action and special effects to keep your eyes glued, even though your mind will wander. After an hour of non-stop action and the major "plot-twist" (already ruined by every trailer... ), my brain shut off and I found myself becoming bored, luckily Christian Bale's shouting and all the explosions were able to keep me awake. Other than a cool car chase and set-up for future sequels, this film seemed ultimately pointless. Hopefully, when parts two and three release, they add the elements that made the first two Terminator films so memorable.

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I just finished watching this movie. Even with all the hype it blew me away! I can not believe that they were able to bring this movie out of the dark shadow of T3! This film was a war style film with some of the best non-stop seat of your pants action. I can honestly say that I have never seen a film that I can really compare it with. I also heard rumors that if this film does well then they are making another three movies! I can't wait for the blue ray box set to come out!

Mon May 18 - This evening I attended the VIP premiere preview of this 1hr 55min rejuvenated and action-packed 4th movie in the Terminator franchise. McG directed this winner which stars Christian Bale and Sam Worthington - both gave their respective roles the gravity needed to develop their respective characters. GREAT cast! Besides STAR TREK, TERMINATOR SALVATION also captured my attention from the get-go and exceeded all my expectations in terms of a fully-fleshed well-developed plot(providing crucial background and origins to certain characters), high-quality production values, excellent directing/editing/cinematography, gorgeous sets, and superb CGI/special-erffects. TERMINATOR SALVATION is a story with plenty of HEART. Major themes explored were personal redemption/choice/self-sacrifice, humanity, and FREEDOM. It is the kind of plot that elevates an action-packed movie above and beyond just mindless action and explosions. VERDICT: HIGHLY recommended!!!

The whole time I was watching the movie, I was wishing Christian Bale would don the bat suit and rescue us from this predictable yawner. Yes, I was literally yawning during this film. This movie has every cliche imaginable for an action film. A self loathing tough guy leading man that survives all peril, a hot babe that likes to shoot automatic weapons, laughable use of a previous catch phrase ("I'll be back"...c'mon give us a break!), stealing scenes from classic action films (mute kid, high speed chase on a car strewn desolate highway, blowing up fuel tankers while petrol is at a premium...was this "Terminator" or "Road Warrior"?), etc. I kept thinking of how Bale went off on a crew member while filming this crud seeing as he's such a dedicated and professional actor. Huh? Maybe he was angry that he signed up for the picture (and apparently a string of additional sequels...Lord help us). It's time to exterminate.