TeeJay Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) I've always been a fan of the Terminator movies, and was stoked to hear about the SCC. At first, I thought, "But what about Terminator 3?? Are they going to ignore it, like Highlander II?" Then, it made perfect sense. By changing the past (John's childhood) it changed the future/present (John in his early twenties, as in T3) The simplest of tricks with time-travel, and it gives them complete freedom Actors... Okay, it was strange to see someone other than Linda Hamilton as Sarah, but, Lena Headey certainly manages to pull the role off, and steps things back slightly from the harshness of the portrayal in T2. Admin Dekker is great as John, and Summer Glau is awesome as Cameron. The chances of an appearance by Arnie are likely to be slim/non-existant, but would be awesome, as would an appearance (even if just a cameo) by Kristanna Loken. A must watch for any Terminator fans Edited March 9, 2008 by TeeJay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchpot Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I watched the pilot last year and was very disappointed. Maybe they've made some good changes in the actual series, but the pilot looked like a typical low budget, poorly written network show. I wish they had done something like the new Battlestar Galactica series (i.e. written for adults). The pilot felt more in the mould of the Knight Rider remake (i.e. written for kids/teenagers). BTW, I'm a fan of the first two films, but thought T3 was very poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'd have to agree, the pilot wasn't anything special, but, don't forget, they have to try and introduce everything in one go, and, there's the 'adjustment' of seeing new actors in established roles. Episode II was better, but Episode III was awesome I can't wait for series 2 I'll make a prediction that Cameron hasn't been destroyed by the carbomb (although her biological covering might have been incinerated) afterall, in the first movie, the T 101 wasn't disabled by the truck exploding, it simply burned off the biological covering. It was then able to continue unimpeded (apart from a wrenched leg) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I mentioned this brilliant series on the television series thread I started I think at the time there wasn't much interest in this series, but I like it a lot. I watched the season finale last week Very exciting 2-part episode. I am also a huge fan of the Terminator series, however I don't hold the third one in high regard (its on Channel 5 by the way for UK members ) When I was young kind all I understood was the amazing action and special effects However recently I've come to appreciate the storyline of the series. I have to say James Cameron is a genius for thinking of such a story, however it is debated whether or not he thought of the story originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I mentioned this brilliant series on the television series thread I started I think at the time there wasn't much interest in this series, but I like it a lot. I watched the season finale last week Very exciting 2-part episode. If it's a two-parter, chances are there'll be a season 2 (fingers crossed ) I am also a huge fan of the Terminator series, however I don't hold the third one in high regard (its on Channel 5 by the way for UK members ) I liked the third, but wasn't as impressed with it as I was with Judgement Day. I think it would've been better if Cameron had been directing it, but all in all, I quite liked it I have to say James Cameron is a genius for thinking of such a story, however it is debated whether or not he thought of the story originally. Apparently, he had a nightmare while filming in Rome about a machine coming out of the fire to kill him, and Terminator was the result. As a point of interest, Summer Glau's character was named after him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 i watched the first episode and i didnt like it at all.. but i watched a few more and now im really into it. It gets really good near the end of season. Cameron is hot LOL - ok maybe shes the reason i watch it? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 i watched the first episode and i didnt like it at all.. but i watched a few more and now im really into it. It gets really good near the end of season. Cameron is hot LOL - ok maybe shes the reason i watch it? haha I guess most pilots are a bit shabby, but most series do pick up afterwards She's certainly an incentive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 The season finale aired this past week -- overall I was not impressed with this series (and I like all 3 movies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 The season finale aired this past week -- overall I was not impressed with this series (and I like all 3 movies). Out of curiousity, what didn't you like about it? I felt there were parts of the series (what I've seen so far) which were as good, if not better, than Rise of the Machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'm only watching for River. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'm only watching for River. Hmm, thanks for the reminder--I need to watch Serenity again. I downloaded Season 1 of Terminator and watched the first 10 minutes; it was OK for a network TV show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Have you watched the Firefly series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I had never even heard of it, after seeing the movie my roomate borrowed the boxset and we watched the series pretty much all at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendushi Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I thought they were gonna be crap... but I love the series... A Kristanna Loken cameo would be awesome!! The rest are too old to pull off... can you a imagine Robert Patrick T1000 cameo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweattdogg Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) I think the series isn't bad for network tv. I was a huge fan of the movies, but 3 was pretty terrible from what I remember. I think the show is better than t3, but in all fairness I guess I should go back and watch t3 again to see if I like it. If they come out for a second season I'll watch it. No cool watch sightings from what I remember. Edited March 14, 2008 by Sweattdogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I finally finished watching season 1 (in HD ), it's pretty short without the commercials. I did fall asleep a few times, usually while watching Lena Headey give her signature pained/tough/constipated stare. I guess the main appeal of the original movie was the unique scenario, there really isn't enough intelligent plot left over to draw you into the characters and their plight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin25 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 The "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" has been on the Dutch TV for a week of 3 now. So far so good! ps: how many episodes does the first season has? E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'll admit I only watched it for River Tam and it didn't hold me, I'm afraid. It was almost good. Still, it looks like everyone's favourite ass-kicking ballerina will be turning up in Dollhouse S2 so there's something. http://summerglauonastick.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueprince Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really liked it. Shame it got cancelled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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