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.
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.
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.
NEXT:5 Things The Terminator Did Better Than Terminator 2 (And 5 Things T2 Did Better)