Movies: Terminator: Dark Fate

[Osprey]

With so many advancements in CGI and technology, how do people still not get physics of bodies being thrown and flipped? Like even in the Avengers movies and this Trailer, it just looks so comically bad. At least freaking TRY to make it look somewhat normal.

I've often wondered the same thing. Movies are relying on CGI more and more, but CGI physics still tend to look fake. You can see how much the modeling of fur, fabric and liquids (which are all physics related) has improved over the last 25 years, thanks to a will to improve it, but there hasn't seemed to be nearly as much interest in making the motion of ordinary solid objects look as believable as possible. I wonder if the animators are just in such a rush because of the ever increasing volume of CGI being demanded that they don't have time to re-work and perfect each scene. I'd prefer movies to have quality of CGI over quantity, but that's me.

 

[sdf]

Cameron: it will be a true Terminator 3...

The Trailers shows some horrible trash

Me:

The Crypto Guy: well that's a badass...

 

[Beau Knows]

I've often wondered the same thing. Movies are relying on CGI more and more, but CGI physics still tend to look fake. You can see how much the modeling of fur, fabric and liquids (which are all physics related) has improved over the last 25 years, thanks to a will to improve it, but there hasn't seemed to be nearly as much interest in making the motion of ordinary solid objects look as believable as possible. I wonder if the animators are just in such a rush because of the ever increasing volume of CGI being demanded that they don't have time to re-work and perfect each scene. I'd prefer movies to have quality of CGI over quantity, but that's me.

This is definitely a huge part of it. Terminator 2 had only 5 minutes total of CGI time, this movie will certainly have far more than that.

 

[sdf]

 

[Jussi]

"Best Terminator sequel since T2"

"TFA of Terminator movies"

Getting praise.

 

[bleedblue1223]

"Best Terminator sequel since T2"

"TFA of Terminator movies"

Getting praise.

Haven't they all been trash since T2 though?

 

[Trap Jesus]

I'm sure it's in here somewhere but I saw a trailer for this in the theater Saturday for the first time and Sarah Connor drops the "I'll be back" line at the end of it. Legitimately one of the most cringeworthy things I've seen.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

"Best Terminator sequel since T2"

"TFA of Terminator movies"

Getting praise.

Is that supposed to be a good thing?

 

[Jussi]

Is that supposed to be a good thing?

Yes, in the sense that it sort of reboots the franchise while introducing new characters.

 

[alko]

Too much focus to the liquid metal transformation. It is already a little bid boooring. We saw that 20 years ago.

 

[Supermassive]

I'm sure it's in here somewhere but I saw a trailer for this in the theater Saturday for the first time and Sarah Connor drops the "I'll be back" line at the end of it. Legitimately one of the most cringeworthy things I've seen.

I took it as Sarah is such a badass that Arnold’s most famous line is merely a throwaway line for her.

"Best Terminator sequel since T2"

"TFA of Terminator movies"

Getting praise.

If it succeeds, absolutely TFA. Both movies had long odds to satisfy their respective fanbases. Introducing new actors/characters that the audience rallies behind can be very difficult, as proven by the prequel trilogy and T3, T:S & TG.

I’m wary of the hype being just hype, but hopefully it’s true.

 

[Jussi]

ColliderLive people really enjoyed it. Fun, great performances from the new cast members etc.

Currently at 64% Fresh at RT: Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

Empire magazine:

Easily the third-best Terminator film, which is more of a compliment than it sounds. It's great to have Hamilton back in this role, but she's ably matched by Reyes and Davis.

Terminator: Dark Fate

 

[sdf]

ColliderLive people really enjoyed it. Fun, great performances from the new cast members etc.

Currently at 64% Fresh at RT: Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

Empire magazine:



Terminator: Dark Fate

Mackenzie Davis’ augmented human fighter Grace comes from the future but it is not the one of John Connor and Kyle Reese. So _T2_’s happy ending stands, sort of, but Judgment Day still looms, and time travellers still try to change the past.

The huge pile of crap is coming

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

The reviews have been good enough that I think I'm gonna give this a shot. Might as well with A-List. Haven't watched any of these, though, so it's time to do some catching up. Based on what I've been told, I will only need to watch the first 2 of the series before this.

 

[Ducks in a row]

I wouldn't trust critics today because they are worse then ever before they don't judge a movie by how good it is but for reasons other then the movie itself. Wait for when the general public sees it and gives their views that while not perfect is much better then critic reviews.

 

[Beau Knows]

Lol, Collider.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

I am surprised it is above 50%, honestly.

May give this one a watch.

 

[I am not exposed]

Am I the only one who liked Terminator Salvation?

Genisys was awful, Terminator 3 was mediocre.

 

[Jussi]

Am I the only one who liked Terminator Salvation?

Genisys was awful, Terminator 3 was mediocre.

Yes.

 

[Pilky01]

The commercials look goofy with a bunch of senior citizens walking around with bazookas and shit.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Am I the only one who liked Terminator Salvation?

Genisys was awful, Terminator 3 was mediocre.

Salvation was awful

 

[Osprey]

The reviews have been good enough that I think I'm gonna give this a shot. Might as well with A-List. Haven't watched any of these, though, so it's time to do some catching up. Based on what I've been told, I will only need to watch the first 2 of the series before this.

Wait. Hold the phone. Did you just say that you've never seen any of the Terminator movies, not even the first two? Woah.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Am I the only one who liked Terminator Salvation?

Genisys was awful, Terminator 3 was mediocre.

Salvation was the most disappointing for me. Finally get to see the future war movie instead of the same recycled Terminator comes back and tries to kill the good guys plot but all we get was a 2 hour snooze fest.

 

[ORRFForever]

Terminator : Dark Fate [2019] :

Terminator movies don't repeat themselves, they just rhyme. Terminator: Dark Fate is a reincarnation of Terminator 2 except, because it is 2019, there is, of course, a young girl who is the future of people-kind (thank you Justin) being saved by a female terminator.

The plot and pacing are all over the map and it isn't until Arnold makes an appearance at the half way mark that the movie gets its first of many laughs - as always, he's very funny with his deadpan delivery.

TDF is too long, too silly, and should have been released in the summer where it would fit in with all the fluff. Still, for people who love the series, and I am one of them, it will give you your fix. Just not a satisfying or memorable one.

6/10

Movie Trailer :
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[alko]

Am I the only one who liked Terminator Salvation?

No.