Terminator Salvation

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Terminator Salvation

PG-13

2009

1h 56m

Sci-Fi

Action

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Although Judgment Day has in fact occurred, the future for which John Connor (Christian Bale) was prepared has been partly altered by the appearance of a stranger named Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington). Connor must determine if Wright has been rescued from the past, or sent from the future. As the machines prepare for a final battle, Connor and Wright delve deep into Skynet's heart, uncovering a secret that could lead to the annihilation of mankind.

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Critics Consensus

With storytelling as robotic as the film's iconic villains, Terminator Salvation offers plenty of great effects but lacks the heart of the original films.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It was good, but not great.

Rated: B

Sep 12, 2017

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Missing is Cameron's signature action modification, best exploited in Aliens: the strapping female heroine. McG's testosterone-juiced world feels a little doomed without her.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Laremy Legel

Film.com

It brings me very little joy to report that this version of the popular Terminator franchise is silly, obtuse, and pointless.

Rated: D+

May 6, 2011

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This rather cold exercise contains a synthesized quality and feels like it was executed by an artificial intelligence.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 19, 2023

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Terminator Salvation lacks human connection as the backdrop of the story, and if it has any, they're far removed from the films starring Arnold. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jul 11, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

I liked “Terminator Salvation” and while it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, I think it has a place in the series.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Mike

loved whole experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/21

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Bumbling K

Nice sequel. Strong story. Momentum throughout the movie. Would definitely my recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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xpig332 B

Definitely not groundbreaking like 1 & 2, not a great movie, but good enough to keep my interest.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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Rosie P

The terminator franchise needed a movie that took place after judgment day and this was a perfectly suspenseful, kept me on my toes the whole time movie. I really enjoyed it and i'm not sure why it has such low ratings. What I enjoyed much less was dark fate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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Alexander S

Despite its visually stunning depiction, Terminator Salvation falls short in its narrative, struggling to build upon the post-Judgement Day world. The film's focus on flashy action sequences overshadowed its characters, who had the potential to be more compelling with proper development. Grading: C

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Rafael C

Posso assegurar que os normies (que são a maioria), não foram capazes de entender este filme que é uma obra prima.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Synopsis

Although Judgment Day has in fact occurred, the future for which John Connor (Christian Bale) was prepared has been partly altered by the appearance of a stranger named Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington). Connor must determine if Wright has been rescued from the past, or sent from the future. As the machines prepare for a final battle, Connor and Wright delve deep into Skynet's heart, uncovering a secret that could lead to the annihilation of mankind.

Director: McG
Producer: Moritz Borman, Derek Anderson, Victor Kubicek, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter: John D. Brancato, Michael Ferris
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Moritz Borman
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Intense Sci-Fi Action|Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 21, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 22, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $125.3M
Runtime: 1h 56m

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