Terminator Salvation
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
115 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Story Snapshot
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
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Terminator Salvation is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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