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Terminator Salvation (12A)
Halcyon, £19.99
2/5
IN A NUTSHELL
Rumours still circle that the ending was hastily changed, but does it matter when the rest of the movie is lacklustre anyway?
REVIEW
Technology will destroy us all.
Just ask the makers of the latest in the Terminator franchise. Months before the fourth movie was due to hit cinemas, its ending leaked online, forcing McG to adopt a new one.
That's the rumour. But is it true, or just a double bluff from the Charlie's Angels helmer?
One thing's for sure, we wouldn't still be talking about this if the actual ending wasn't shameful celluloid gloop. But would the original finale have transformed this frog into a charming prince?
Probably not. Even franchise icon Linda Hamilton told The Wharf this year that the series should be allowed to die.
With no time-travelling, no Arnie and - above all - no spark, the film becomes a post-apocalyptic man-versus-machines face-off that reminds you of the Matrix sequels.
Sam Worthington is solid as a death row inmate with a secret that's blown in the trailer, while Christian Bale tries to hold up the entire movie with a dark pout and the Cookie Monster growl that he rolls out for Batman movies.
The original Terminator films posed interesting philosophical questions about coping with destiny and were fresh and exciting.
All that's left now is a scary tin opener that chases people and annoys film fans.
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I just watched Salvation tonight and guess what at some point in that movie every guy used a growl voice even your favorite (boring in my opinion)Worthington. That's what happens when men want to come across as tough. So get over the continued need to bash on Bale.