Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series (2009) User Reviews

Looks like a video game...From 1998.

[Rectangular_businessman · 6/10 · 22 July 2010]

I was expecting much more from this animated adaptation of the Terminator franchise, which is mostly know for having a incredible visual aspect, always ahead of its time (At least the two first movies were an example of this) However, the animation of this series seems cheap, with poorly rendered characters and sceneries. The animation looks even worse than any CGI animated television show from Cartoon Network, for one moment this seemed like a video game from the middle of the nineties. So why I am giving this six stars, you may ask? Well, to be honest, the story was good enough, being closer to the original "Terminator film" (Being more thriller/adventure than action) with very few characters, but with very well developed personalities. The voice acting was quite good too, I would say that it was the best part of it. Even when this is not a masterpiece, it still worth a look. It is still better than "Terminator: Salvation", despite the poor animation.

6/10

Episodes: 1-6

[ashfordofficial · 1/10 · 26 November 2021]

Takes place between the events of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator Salvation, the series was created using real-time computer animation from the video game and serves as a prequel to the game. But the rendering of the facial build and real time expressions were unbearable to watch.

A Unique experiment in Cinema welcome to Machinima.

[Krazykaleb-1 · 10/10 · 30 June 2009]

This is a unique film because it uses assets from a video game to create it's cinematography.

The Action is balanced with very adequate character development of Moon Bloodgood's character Blair Williams and a new character by the name of Laz Howard. While at the same time fixing some plot gaps to the Terminator Salvation movie.

For those interested in see something very unique and in it's very own way take a look at this experimental film. For if more film makers took this technique to heart some really amazing cinema can be made. This Series my be seen.

10/10

A gamer's dream come true!

[MrBigDub · 10/10 · 10 April 2012]

As one who spends a great deal of time playing video games, I find this DVD awesome! To actually take video game elements and make a serial out of it is astounding to me.

I won't give away much since the best way to experience anything "Terminator" is to see it for yourself. Here's just the basic plot: Before "Salvation" (but well after T3) Blair Williams is having some misadventures with a man who can remotely K.O. the machines.

Moon Bloodgood sounds excellent as she reprises her role from the feature film and her male counterpart known as "Ghost" has some decent voice acting as well. The video quality really isn't a factor since everything was lifted from video games.

If you enjoy gaming and find the Terminator franchise entertaining, this is a DVD to watch out for. Ten Stars!

awesome A-10 air battles

[mmlund2 · 10/10 · 26 December 2020]

Loved this movie, favorite of the franchise! Perfect mix of practical and CGI effects. More realistic, gritty, rusty environment, less cartoonish like previous movies. Acting was great, and there was an interesting take on the theme and question of what makes us human. And, of course, the awesome A-10 aerial battle sequences!