Why It Should End: The Formula Is Getting Tired…

Seriously: how many times can theTerminatorfranchise recycle the same formula?

Thats probably whyDark Fatelooks set to be Arnies last outing in the role that built his career.

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However, Linda Hamiltons sizable contribution shouldnt be overlooked, either.

Indeed, Hamiltons tough turn asSarah ConnorinTerminator 2helped re-define audience expectations of female leads in sci-fi action blockbusters.

Although the liquid metal T-1000 represented a significant evolution from Schwarzeneggers T-800, subsequent upgrades boasted only superficial improvements.

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Why It Should End: The Timeline Is Broken…

If youre a continuity nut, you probably gave up on theTerminatorproperty a while ago.

All casual moviegoers want from aTerminatorflick is to be entertained if the story is good, theyre happy.

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Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in Terminator Dark Fate

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