Review of Terminator Genisys (2015) by Mattpusateri — 01 Jul 2015

Was I entertained? Yes. There were some enjoyable echoes of the original Terminator film throughout this one, which worked well. But as its own film, it really struggles. First, I didn't care about the characters: too many chases and actions scenes; not enough effort to put complex characters in the story.

Second, I think the franchise is just out of ideas. The first two films are classics; but this, like the previous two mediocre sequels, feels like recycled plot and action from the earlier movies. Instead of standing on its own as a new story, it tries too hard to prod nostalgia while trying to keep the door open for more Terminator movies down the road.

A tough balancing act. Add to that a lot of plot holes and time-travel logic knots, it's hard to walk out of this with more than a smirk and shrug.