I Won't Be Back...

Rating: 3/10 (3 December 2014)

Sadly after spending a few months really anticipating the release of this movie, I give it kudos for trying something different. But ultimately condemn it for lacking the charm, or aesthetic look of it's previous titles.
I give praise to Sam Worthington for giving us a half-formed character, even though he comes off a bit forced there's definitely a likability to be had. But Christian Bale's John Connor dialogue makes him come off as an utter meat head, that means a waste of talent from a very renowned actor. Taunting us with both a CGI Arnold (Ok my face lit up at that scene), and the horrible demise of Brad Fiedel's solid "Terminator" theme. It's clear that giving the Terminator franchise to "McG" ("Charlie's Angels"), was clearly not the direction for the franchise to go in.
Final Verdict: It's visuals are distinctive, though it sets itself apart from previous outings. The Terminator franchise is built upon these aspects, and draw us in considerably well for a series that has done nothing but follow the same formula since it's conception back in 1984. Sadly there is no salvation here. 3/10.
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