Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Christian BaleJohn Connor
- Sam WorthingtonMarcus Wright
- Moon BloodgoodBlair Williams
- Helena Bonham CarterSerena
- Anton YelchinKyle Reese
- CommonBarnes
- Zach McGowanSoldier on Osprey
- Bryce Dallas HowardKate Connor
- Jane AlexanderVirginia
- Michael IronsideGeneral Ashdown
Recommendations
- 80
New York Daily News
A fast-moving, rock 'em-sock 'em movie that continues the man-vs.-machines series begun 25 years ago. - 75
ReelViews
With its idea of an insurgency striking against an implacable evil empire, there's more than a little "Star Wars" in Terminator: Savlation, although not even at its "Empire Strikes Back" bleakest was Lucas' series this dark. - 70
Variety
Darker, grimmer and more stylistically single-minded than its two relatively giddy predecessors, Terminator Salvation boasts the kind of singular vision that distinguished the James Cameron original, the full-throttle kinetics of "Speed" and an old-fashioned regard for human (and humanoid) heroics. - 63
New York Post
Yet what makes this movie is the digital effects. It's got all the heart of a demolition derby. - 50
The Hollywood Reporter
In Arnold's absence, an important ingredient of the "Terminator" iconography -- namely, the fun factor -- is in short supply. - 50
Miami Herald
The most timid in the series. There's no invention in it, no sense of discovery. Only the impressively orchestrated action sequences feel fresh. - 50
Village Voice
Among the many things junked in McG's chop-shop is the notion of pleasure. - 50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Though competent in its B-movie way, Terminator Salvation lacks the humour, heart-tugging moments and visual pleasure that made the first two movies of the series modern pop masterpieces.
