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21 May 2009 (USA) moreTagline:
The End Begins morePlot:
After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor struggles to keep the machines from finishing the job. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Enjoyable ride, not quite there but lots of fun... moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Christian Bale | ... | John Connor | |
| Sam Worthington | ... | Marcus Wright | |
| Moon Bloodgood | ... | Blair Williams | |
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Dr. Serena Kogan | |
| Anton Yelchin | ... | Kyle Reese | |
| Jadagrace | ... | Star (as Jadagrace Berry) | |
| Bryce Dallas Howard | ... | Kate Connor | |
| Common | ... | Barnes | |
| Jane Alexander | ... | Virginia | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | General Ashdown | |
| Ivan G'Vera | ... | General Losenko | |
| Chris Browning | ... | Morrison | |
| Dorian Nkono | ... | David | |
| Beth Bailey | ... | Lisa | |
| Victor J. Ho | ... | Mark (as Victor Ho) |
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Project Angel (USA) (fake working title)T4: Salvation (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Terminator 4 (USA) (working title)
Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins (USA) (working title)
Terminator salvation - L'inizio della fine (Italy)
Terminator: Die Erlösung (Germany)
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
115 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #45308) | Finland:K-15 | UK:12A | South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG | Hong Kong:IIB | Norway:15 | Ireland:12A | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Iceland:12 | Brazil:14 | Sweden:15 | Japan:G | Argentina:13 | Peru:14Filming Locations:
Albuquerque Studios - 5650 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA moreFun Stuff
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In the intro, the camera focuses on each letter of the film's title before the words "Terminator" and "Salvation" intersect with each other before being placed in their appropriate places, is similar to the intro from The Terminator (1984). moreGoofs:
Plot holes: The resistance knows that Skynet uses many networked computers which make it difficult to neutralize. However, the best brains in the resistance seem to have overlooked the fact that Skynet also needs electricity to operate its machines and facilities and therefore simply bombing the power stations would prevent Skynet from functioning. moreSoundtrack:
Rooster moreFAQ
In the original, Reese said the 600 series had rubber skin. Why didn't they in this film?Where can I see the official trailer(s) for Terminator Salvation?
How is it that Marcus is able to swim and move so quickly if he's a machine?
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I was actually rather surprised that this film was as enjoyable as it was. After reading several scathing reviews I was very worried going into this film. Overall I had a good time watching it.
Now I should preface this with the fact that I am a huge fan of the Terminator films/franchise. I think that overall the look was amazing, the action and CG were great and the acting was mostly good. I think the film suffered from not enough character development and I think that McG was on the right track, but needed a tighter script and story to work with. You can tell in the film that he is a fan of the first films... I definitely got a kick out of all the throw backs to the films. Not just the obvious ones like the music choices or one liners, but also subtle things like single handed shotgun cocking or single handed pipe blows, or the choice of settings and shots.
I have to say that Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese did a fantastic job. He was probably my biggest worry in the film as Michael Biehn's, Kyle Reese is probably my favorite character in anything ever, so basically he had big shoes to fill. Well I didn't think it possible, but he actually made me love that character even more. So mad props to him. Again I think this was a very valiant effort by McG, he needs to work out a couple kinks for the next films, which I really he gets the green light on.
Basically there are a few of loopholes and inconsistencies which could bring you down if you linger too long on them, but if you are able to get past that it is definitely worth watching. But those are in all the films, even the second has some. (I'm not saying it's better than, so don't stone me!) In short I had a lot of fun at Terminator Salvation.