Terminator: Genisys (English)

The triumphant return of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role that established him

Genre: Action

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, J. K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi, Matt Smith, Courtney B. Vance, Lee Byung-hun

Directed by: Alan Taylor

Production Company: Skydance Productions

Produced by: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg

Written by: Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier

Based on: Characters by James Cameron και

Gale Anne Hurd

Music by: Lorne Balfe

Cinematography: Kramer Morgenthau

Edited by: Roger Barton

Distributed by: Paramount Pictures

Country: United States

Release Date: June 22, 2015 (Berlin). July 1, 2015 (United States)

Running Time: 121 minutes

Budget: $155 million (gross). $124.9 million (net)

Box Office: $440.6 million

Resource: DVD, Blu-ray (BD)

NEW MISSION, NEW THREAT, NEW FATE.

Enjoy an explosive ride through time in this new chapter of the blockbuster Terminator franchise. In the war of man against machine, Sgt. Kyle Reese is sent back to 1984 by resistance leader John Connor.

However, this time unexpected events have altered the past and threaten the future for all mankind. Now, Reese, (Jai Courtney, The Divergent Series) must join forces with Sarah (Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones) and her Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save the world and stop the next evolution of Terminators.

Before I start with the review of the movie I’d like to say a few words about Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold is a man whom I always admired unlimitedly since I was a child. He is an extraordinarily intelligent and capable man who succeeded in almost everything he ever attempted in his life.

These days I am reading Arnold’s Autobiography, “Total Recall” in English and I must say that I am very impressed by the many hardships he had to overcome in his life. Especially as a child and young man. He had an amazing career as a bodybuilder. He was a successful businessman. He became a well-known and award winning actor. Also a politician, Governor of the State of California. Nevertheless he remains, perhaps due to his humble beginnings, an approachable and kind man with a wonderful sense of humor and love for people.

It is very rare to see such strength, vigor and ability to achieve as much as Arnold conquered. Furthermore, his political opinions on many matters differ quite a lot from the rest of the political party in which he belongs. These opinions show an intense idealism, utopian many may see but so be it.

And in 2015, Arnold was destined to play once again the role that established his fame more than any other role. The role of Terminator – Protector.

I was very happy to see Arnold again in such good condition and form in the age that his is now. And after having survived a very serious, life threatening heart surgery about 10 years ago. His body is still muscular and strong and it easily compares to the incredible body of his youth!

The film’s direction is pretty good. But what captures the viewer’s attention is Arnold's new and familiar catch phrases and of course the visual effects. This is to be expected of course from a modern American film of 2015.

All the protagonists play their roles well. Those who stand out more are in my opinion, Arnold himself, Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor and Jason Clarke in the role – surprise of John Connor.

The only real problem with Terminator: Genisys is the following: I think that the way the movie’s story is presented to the viewer is not that easy to understand. Personally, I had to watch the movie again and again from the beginning in order to fully understand the story.

The movie is suitable for ages of 12 or more. This means that the violence that it contains is in tolerable and rather low levels and I find it non offensive. However, I do not recommend this movie to children.

Terminator: Genisys has it all: Smart humor, mostly from Arnold. Many unpredictable twists and turns. Exponential action until the last minute. But also the most optimistic and happy ending compared to all previous movies of the series The Terminator.

The main female protagonist, Emilia Clarke is a well-known and remarkable actress. She is a beautiful British girl with a well-shaped body and ideal lines.

Unfortunately the DVD disc that I own is a bit poor in terms of extra material, beyond the movie itself. However it does have one special feature called “Family Dynamics”. Which has interviews from the protagonists and all the movie staff including Arnold himself.

In conclusion, Terminator: Genisys is a well-made and remarkable movie that will satisfy most if not all fans of the Terminator franchise. I could never understand why it received such negative reviews from critics when it first hit the cinema halls. If you are a fan of Arnold and the Terminator franchise like me then this is a movie you can’t miss!