Slightly better than "Terminator 3", but that's not saying much.

Rating: 6/10 (16 July 2013)

I have mixed feelings after watching "Terminator Salvation". Well, I do enjoy the movie, but overall it feels very different when compared to James Cameron's modern classics.
The movie features more robots and bigger explosions than the previous installments. I am very impressed with the action scenes as they are very well done. The movie uses a lot of practical effects instead of CGI, and this makes the action feel more realistic. I'm also glad that the movie features cameo appearances by Linda Hamilton's voice and Arnold Schwarzenegger's face as references to the previous installments.
However, I am a little disappointed that the story focuses more on Marcus Wright instead of John Connor. The movie does not explore how Connor evolves into the saviour of mankind and why his men are so loyal to him. Instead, the movie shows how Wright, a death row inmate, is given a second chance to redeem himself. Geez!
IMHO, the Terminator saga ended with the conclusion of "Terminator 2", but Hollywood just had to milk the cow dry. As much as I am impressed with the production designs and action scenes, "Terminator Salvation" is just not as good as the first two installments. However, it is slightly better than "Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines", but that's not saying much.