Terminator Salvation

Rating: 5/10 (6 June 2009)

In Terminator Salvation; the usual plot guidelines which followed T1, T2 and T3 are put completely put to one side, and instead, the story revolves around the fight against the machines (terminators) that is only briefly described in the other three films. Though incredibly impressive on the eyes, with what feels like multiple explosions every five minuets, the films seems to lack any of the charm and brilliance of what Terminator 1 offered, or indeed T2 or T3.
Though the picture does contain the occasional plot twist to keep you entertained (especially towards the finale) but seems very lacking in depth in terms of plot advancement, and tends to only bring the story forward in action sequences rather than dialogue. Another irritating aspect is that although T1 and T2 may feel dated in terms of effects, they both still contain exciting and suspenseful story lines and action scenes. Though Terminator Salvation offers incredible special effects, the action itself is dull and lacks some kind of... umph... which the others managed to keep.
On the brighter side however, there's some good dramatic acting from Sam Worthington, who plays resistance soldier Marcus Wright. This especially brought to light towards the centre of the film in an interesting subtle plot twist. Saddly, this moment is overshadowed at the end with some nice sickly cheesy quotes as the helicopters fly of into sunset being what seems like and endless stream of explosions... ahh well.
All in all, Terminator Salvations potentially could have a lot to offer, if only it had a more resolute plot which griped viewers more, rather than leave them to goggle at the many explosions TS has to offer. I would not bother wasting your time and money on a film such as Terminator Salvation; even X-Men Origins - Wolverine is more watchable.