Terminator Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

All I can say is, what the hell is Cameron gonna pull out of his @$$ with Avatar 2, 3 and 4 if he genuinely considers this a '10' film? How far can one fall. I actually refuse to believe it. I refuse to believe that he is serious. In his heart of hearts he knows that Genisys is a piss-take, he just doesn't want to offend Arnold who himself was never the brains behind this franchise, who never quite had his thumb on the pulse of what people liked about the first two films. Arnold put in two great performances in those films and it was entirely down to Cameron's guidance. Cameron may be aware of this but is too nice to say it to his friend - yeah, Cameron 'too nice' But seriously, even if Cameron was reacting having been flattered by so much reference to his classic film and that, perhaps, all of this gave him pride which in turn deluded him into thinking that what he was watching was 'fantastic, a straight 10' - I cannot believe that this will remain his reaction for all time. He is smarter than this. It will dawn on him very shortly how awful Genisys is as a continuation of his franchise and it'll be right back to ''other people pissing in his soup''. T2 closed it out, nothing else followed.

There was only one other movie to be made that never happened and even this probably wasn't an imperative. A movie-length version of the future war sequence that was originally to be part of T2. No stupid twists required, no ****ing trilogy. Just one movie showing us what Michael Biehn's Kyle Reese described. Just ****ing make that, lead directly into the events of T1 and T2. Done. Perfect coverage of the story. But no. Instead we apparently need a bunch of nonsense retread Terminator movies made by rent-a-directors instead of the original guy who himself has become bizarrely obsessed by something no one cares about...a movie that is routinely described as overrated and for which even the core fandom has possibly dissipated quite a bit by the time the next film comes around.

 

[krzykoopa]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

I waded back in this thread quite a bit but I haven't seen 1 person mention how the theatrical trailer for this literally shows the plot twist in the movie. The trailer is so story crippling that any chance of the movie being decent is s forgone conclusion. I watched the 1st trailer during the Super Bowl and was actually intrigued the second trailer showed a little more and left a lot to the imagination even though in my opinion still gave to much away. While in the theater for avengers I was subjected to yet another trailer for this where I swear nothing can redeem it and it has already failed. As for what Cameron said he may have said that to Arnold in confidence or as a friend or whatever BUT WHAT I SEEN HIM SAY in the interview with him is he thought the movie made him proud and continued from t2. He sells the movie very well in terms of making you want to watch it and never said its a 10 of 10 or anything like that. The whole time I am watching it I am like what a dam shame because the movie has already been spoiled. Who ever made that last trailer needs to be fired and a new precedent needs to be set. I am sick and tired of bad trailers.

 

[cmiller99]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

You might've have seen it, but we did all complain and laugh about the spoiled twist at some point. It was a while back though.

 

[Python]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

People prepaying for a Genisys statue remind me of the dude in "Fanboys" who excitedly got that giant Jar Jar/kid Anakin tattoo on his back before Phantom Menace came out. Wait till you see the movie people.

It's an Endo made by Legacy, and unlike any Jar jar merchandise, it looks great. Why does it matter if the movie sucks? I think the movie will stink but I ordered the CC endo happily as I know in 3 months I'll have an awesome statue.

 

[Patriot666]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

 

[EndoSickness]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

All I can say is, what the hell is Cameron gonna pull out of his @$$ with Avatar 2, 3 and 4 if he genuinely considers this a '10' film? How far can one fall. I actually refuse to believe it. I refuse to believe that he is serious. In his heart of hearts he knows that Genisys is a piss-take, he just doesn't want to offend Arnold who himself was never the brains behind this franchise, who never quite had his thumb on the pulse of what people liked about the first two films. Arnold put in two great performances in those films and it was entirely down to Cameron's guidance. Cameron may be aware of this but is too nice to say it to his friend - yeah, Cameron 'too nice' But seriously, even if Cameron was reacting having been flattered by so much reference to his classic film and that, perhaps, all of this gave him pride which in turn deluded him into thinking that what he was watching was 'fantastic, a straight 10' - I cannot believe that this will remain his reaction for all time. He is smarter than this. It will dawn on him very shortly how awful Genisys is as a continuation of his franchise and it'll be right back to ''other people pissing in his soup''. T2 closed it out, nothing else followed.

There was only one other movie to be made that never happened and even this probably wasn't an imperative. A movie-length version of the future war sequence that was originally to be part of T2. No stupid twists required, no ****ing trilogy. Just one movie showing us what Michael Biehn's Kyle Reese described. Just ****ing make that, lead directly into the events of T1 and T2. Done. Perfect coverage of the story. But no. Instead we apparently need a bunch of nonsense retread Terminator movies made by rent-a-directors instead of the original guy who himself has become bizarrely obsessed by something no one cares about...a movie that is routinely described as overrated and for which even the core fandom has possibly dissipated quite a bit by the time the next film comes around.

Since saying 'well said' is an understatement here, I go for this:

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

So.. who's organizing an egg throwing party on opening night, then?

 

[HODLr]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

People prepaying for a Genisys statue remind me of the dude in "Fanboys" who excitedly got that giant Jar Jar/kid Anakin tattoo on his back before Phantom Menace came out. Wait till you see the movie people.

Possibly the dumbest thing I've read in this thread, and that says a lot. You know some of us don't live in this thread, over analyze it to the extreme, and see movies for what they are...make believe. Some of us also don't buy things based off what strangers on the internet think. You seem to think your opinion matters to random strangers. It doesn't. I'll enjoy the movie and statues, based on the movie, while you can go on and on about how much it all sucks. You sound like a lot of fun...

 

[cmiller99]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

So.. who's organizing an egg throwing party on opening night, then?

Pick me! Pick me!

 

[RIDDICK]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

So.. who's organizing an egg throwing party on opening night, then?

This is not "Jerazzik World" thread.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

This is not "Jerazzik World" thread.

If I had to guess, this will beat out Jur-ass-**** Whurrl... but that doesn't mean a whole hellva lot.

 

[RIDDICK]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

TG was an obvious stinker from the start:
1) new and unheard of license holder;
2) dumb script;
3) the director and actors from TV
4) 66 old Schwarzenegger and 60 old J.K. Simmons.

It sounds, looks and feels like a mockbuster with a big budget.
BUT... at least it looks like one epicly hillarious trainwreck, so I'm willing to try it out.

JW is a mockbuster-like trainwreck too, but there was no fun in it at all.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

TG was an obvious stinker from the start:
1) new and unheard of license holder;
2) dumb script;
3) the director and actors from TV
4) 66 old Schwarzenegger and 60 old J.K. Simmons.

It sounds, looks and feels like a mockbuster with a big budget.
BUT... at least it looks like one epicly hillarious trainwreck, so I'm willing to try it out.

JW is a mockbuster-like trainwreck too, but there was no fun in it at all.

5)

 

[cmiller99]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

 

[a-dev]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

Since saying 'well said' is an understatement here, I go for this:

I was gonna delete that post of mine. Although, it had already been quoted so I saw no point.

I've been a bit excessive in this thread.

 

[Patriot666]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

I've been a bit excessive in this thread.

You've been right on point IMO brother.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

this will beat out Jur-ass-**** Whurrl...

This film is a Tankosaurus.

I expect it to beat Tomorrowland, that's about it.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

This film is a Tankosaurus.

I expect it to beat Tomorrowland, that's about it.

I'm surprised how much I didn't like JW, so this might do the same. Could go either way. But either way, I can't say this will be a good film by any stretch.

 

[Darth Madden]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

I am going in with low expectations. I kind of liked Salvation but I see this as being too much like T3 and less like T1.

 

[Irvy]

Re: Terminator: Genisys (July 1st, 2015)

I reckon this one could be a laugh to see with a group of friends just because it looks so bad its good.