I laughed out loud after you said this movie would’ve been better if Vin had been cast as Marcus. Lol I’m sorry. But Vin? Really?

And what director’s cut of Star Trek (2009) are you referring to?

And how didn’t Salvation do anything new? It completely abandoned the setup of the original three.

Sigh.

My biggest peeve with Star Trek and Terminator and Bond and Superman and mildly Batman (although not minding the new Batman music I prefer Burtons) is producers chucking the terrific musical score (wich in my opinion is why Terminator 3 onward started sucking). Music
is 85% of a movie and just as important as a character in it, at least Lucas and Spielberge recognize the importance of music continuity with Indy/Star Wars.

The first two terminators were absoultely terrific also because they were nonstop chase movies in addition to being action scifi films. something from T3 on they dropped. They really needed sarah connors voice over and maybe more of an appearance from Linda Hamilton as also part of the charm of Terminator 1 and 2 was it had an original idea of a strong female heroine, Terminator Salvation really doesnt innovate or elevate the genre or do anything new, her appearance also
missed in T3.

I was excited for this until I heard they dropped the music and dropped Vin Diesle as Sam Worthingtons character, that would have been epic, nobody can play an underdog dark con villianhero like Diesle. Like Star Trek 2009 Im not impressed with the Directors Cut, Plenty to like and Dislike, 3 minutes of extra footage isnt worth buying an
extra dvd for. Nobody really cares about a medoicre directors input on the movie, those extras should be for guys like Cameron who can
actualy teach something valid rather than a music video directors first film.

Dont bother if youve already bought Terminator Salvation, much adu about nothing.

I definitely agree the movie is better the second time through. I would classify it as “solid” now, whereas upon first screening in theaters I called it “OK”, but nothing to write home about.

I agree with your thoughts on Bale/John … to add to that, he’s living in a future he’s been prepared for all of his life. How would anyone handle that, realistically speaking? I think his performance was more somber because he had sacrificed so very much and saw so many unspeakable things in his life. If he were full of life & laughing, he’d be a character not worth saving.

He (Bale) was more reserved in T:S than his performance in Reign of Fire – which is similar in circumstance only dragons as opposed to machines. I think his (much criticized) on-set blunder during production hurt the public opinion of his performance. (Being vague) I don’t think many audiences want their heroes/celebs to be human or flawed. That said, I don’t blame Bale for the quality of the film or his role.

Vic

Its a side view in the rain, for about 2 seconds the rest of the time she’s covering up,,, lol

The rating system is so ass backwards.

Also noticed on the repeat viewing that Sam Worthington’s Australian accent comes through on more than one line,,, the film has some fun action scenes but its such a mess,,,

“Billy Joe-Bob’s DVD and Beef Jerky Emporium”

I’m insulted!! We eat there all the time while we are shopping for those hard to find DVD’s!! Thanks!!

Due to your investigative skills and prodding I’ve updated the review to indicate that you can find the SE version of the film on DVD at Target. Never let it be said that I don’t pay attention to my readers.

Oh, and for someone else who asked – I guess I cut out of the theatrical version with MMM too soon… it DOES go into the alternate ending McG wanted for the film. Shows it in storyboard mode.

Vic

Christmas Eve tradition we all meet up at the Target cafeteria for hot pretzels… Doesn’t everyone?

~Charles

I don’t want it to come across like I’m arguing, but it seems beyond odd to me that a Director’s cut of the DVD is available at Target but not at Amazon or on Warner Bros.’ own site. To me that’s like the SE DVD not existing anywhere, but wait, you can find it at Billy Joe-Bob’s DVD and Beef Jerky Emporium.

Strange, is all.

Vic