Entertaining and moves the story forward

Rating: 7/10 (24 May 2009)

This movie doesn't quite have the intensity of the first film. Nor does it have a terminator as frightening as the one in the second film. But, I was surprised that it actually does have a script that moves the story forward reasonably well.
Some critics have complained that Christian Bale took over the movie. I disagree. He plays John Connor accurately and emotionally.
Sam Worthington should get noticed for his role as Marcus. He needed to give this character dimension, and he does.
On the whole, the acting is very good. Helena Bonham Carter may not have been the right actress to play the part of Dr. Kogan.
The special effects are fantastic. This is an entertaining movie that I recommend to anyone, especially fans of the series.