Terminator: Dark Fate

I went into this blind because a friend wanted to see it, hadn't read any reviews, no bias... Unfortunately, it's not good.

There is a lot of action and it's done pretty well, but the problem is that the story is just a rehash of T2, but done worse. It's extremely predictable and towards the end just doesn't make sense (with obvious plot holes and deus ex machina). Action without any reason for it to be interesting is just boring!

I didn't really have any problem with the acting as I see some people do and it wasn't exactly painful to sit through it, but that was really all it was, sit through it and wait for it to be over.

Great action scenes. And the rest is pathetic. The new terminator made a few jokes. - really? The latino girl character is SO dull and such a cliche. I am so disappointed. This is nothing like T1 and T2. When you have all the tools and resources to make it work and all you do is produce this FAILURE. SHAME!

"Terminator: Dark Fate" attempts to revive the franchise with a blend of new characters and old favorites, but ultimately falls short of recapturing the magic of the original films.

The decision to ignore the events of previous sequels and serve as a direct sequel to "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" may have seemed like a promising approach, but the execution falters in several crucial ways. Despite the return of Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800, their characters feel underutilized and fail to reignite the same spark that made them beloved in the past.

The introduction of new characters, such as Dani Ramos and Grace, brings a fresh perspective to the story, but their arcs are underdeveloped and lack the depth needed to truly invest audiences in their fates. Mackenzie Davis delivers a serviceable performance as Grace, but her character is ultimately overshadowed by the legacy of Connor and the T-800.

The film's attempts to modernize the franchise with updated technology and visual effects often come across as superficial, failing to enhance the core themes and emotional resonance that made the original films so compelling. The action sequences, while well-executed, lack the visceral impact and tension that defined the earlier installments, feeling more like generic blockbuster fare than a worthy continuation of the Terminator legacy.

The plot twists and revelations feel contrived and predictable, robbing the film of the suspense and intrigue that characterized the best entries in the series. The pacing also suffers from uneven storytelling, with rushed exposition and clunky dialogue that detract from the overall coherence of the narrative.

In the end, "Terminator: Dark Fate" is a missed opportunity to breathe new life into the franchise, delivering a lackluster and forgettable addition to the Terminator saga. Despite its best intentions, the film fails to recapture the magic of the original films, leaving fans and newcomers alike with a lukewarm experience at best.

It's the same story as the original only this time with the now common women empowerment theme added to it.

And a very irritating Linda Hamilton.

Reminds me of how the Force Awakens was a copy of the original SW film but slighten towards women too.

Shame but we need some fresh stories. I expected MUCH better from James Cameron.

It's not. Atleast not the one I ever wanted.

It's barely any better than the other failed sequels that have come since 1991. I might actually prefer some of the others, as much as I disliked them at the time.

Looking at it objectively, it's not an awful movie. But they built it up so much with the return of Cameron and saying it was a 'return to form' etc that I think the disappointment has hit twofold. It is a very, very average film.

I'm conscious of some 'gender politics' attached to this movie, or how it's perceived. Please understand that I was fully okay with having three female leads. Terminator has been the tale of 'the mother of the future' all along after all. Let's be clear that it was just a fairly poor film, regardless of gender.

There are still only two films as far as I'm concerned - T1 & T2. If you want the real follow up, get hold of copies of the comics 'T2: Cybernetic Dawn' and 'T2: Nuclear Twilight.' (Read them in that order). They wrapped up the story tidily and respectfully. This film achieved neither of those things.