There are two main reasons why I really liked this film. One is that many scenes had multiple visual points of resonance between this and the first two films. And in terms of what I want in a sequel, I like all of those nods. And points of meta-, which the film discusses and then one-ups, in terms of action. All really enjoyable.
My second point revolves around the presentation of women with Sarah Connor and the new messianic (I forget her name) young woman. John Connor is dead, and it's a blessing! Linda Hamilton brings gravitas, and the circularity of the screenplay brings both characters together meaningfully for their's and Grace's futures. I really like all of this presentation of women in these forms. Quite good.
I struggled with rating this one between a hard 8 and a soft 9. An 8.5, then.
My second point revolves around the presentation of women with Sarah Connor and the new messianic (I forget her name) young woman. John Connor is dead, and it's a blessing! Linda Hamilton brings gravitas, and the circularity of the screenplay brings both characters together meaningfully for their's and Grace's futures. I really like all of this presentation of women in these forms. Quite good.
I struggled with rating this one between a hard 8 and a soft 9. An 8.5, then.