Terminator's Salvation.

Rating: 9/10 (15 June 2015)

Terminator Salvation (2009): Dir: McG / Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Bryce Dallas Howard: The best of the series since the original. It regards survival as the war against the machines still rages. Director McG delivers an action packed film filled with electrifying machine-like special effects but the script is a huge improvement given a war film appeal. It is also an improvement in terms of directing choice since his vision of Charlie's Angels is pathetic at best. Thankfully he chose not to repeat that mess with The Terminator series. Christian Bale plays John Connor who leads the war against the machine army. This character is greatly linked to the original. Sam Worthington plays Marcus Wright, half human half machine. He doesn't realize this yet but when he does he will prove that his human side is dominant towards good and will make the ultimate sacrifice. Anton Yelchin plays Kyle Reese whose future regards the original film. Moon Bloodgood plays a fighter pilot saved by Wright. She in turn will defend his honour when his motives are questioned. Bryce Dallas Howard plays John's wife Kate in casting that proves innovative. While it is just entertainment, it brings the franchise much needed life and background information. It brought salvation to a franchise that was nearly destroyed by its previous sequel. Score: 9 / 10