Terminator Genisys
2015 · Directed by Alan Taylor
Original language: English
- science fiction
- action
- thriller
The story
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.
What it’s like
Hard-edged, sun-bleached spectacle: the future sequences are smoky and grey-brown, all ruined concrete, scorched sky and the blue-white flicker of plasma fire, while the 1984 and present-day scenes shift into warm, saturated Los Angeles daylight, sodium-orange streetlamps and glossy digital sheen. Camera work is kinetic but legible, with fast cuts, wide establishing shots of freeways and skylines, and close handheld moments during chases. Sound is loud and percussive, with a heavy brass-and-synth score that swells over gunfire, motorcycle roars and crashing metal, and quieter stretches let the hum of machinery sit in the air. The vibe is brash, nostalgic and busy, suited to a Saturday afternoon on the couch, a long-haul flight, or a loud, cheerful rewatch with friends. Its violence is frequent and mostly bloodless-to-moderate, with explosions, shootings, and robots tearing through bodies, but little lingering gore; there is no sexual content, and the fear is kinetic rather than dread-laden. The emotional register is earnest and affectionate, with family bonds and a playful, self-aware sense of humour threaded through the chaos. Built for fans of the franchise and anyone who wants big, time-hopping sci-fi action with a wink.
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