ScreenPrism Can you do one about why the sequels were lackluster/failed? It's almost as interesting to see why a series declined as it is to see its success story. Great videos, keep it coming.

Seconded.

Which one? Sequels have almost always been lackluster in terms of story telling and world building. If you're more cynical, they've almost always been money grabs that pander to the audience. Devoid of the same spark that made the originals so popular. There are so few good sequels that you can actually name, it makes sense to look at why they're different from the norm. As opposed to looking at why the norm is the norm.

WarriorofCathar I actually liked Terminator: Salvation. It seemed like there was some story to it that was worth while. Rise of the Machines and Genesis did just feel like money grabs.

Well I won't go shitting on you for liking it. But for me it was so much squandered potential. It could have been so much more. They did a decent job of building the post apocalyptic world but then we got a strange convoluted plot about some half human terminator somehow meeting with an angsty John Connor. Some how Skynet planned that John Connor would attack the very facility that the Hybrid Terminator was being developed in, somehow run into John Connor and somehow would lead him into a Skynet trap to meet the original T-800 and then finally sacrificing his heart for John Connor.Perhaps the terminator salvation movie that I wanted would have been about John growing into his eventual role as the leader of mankind and leading the final push to destroy Skynet, which brings us to Genesys and would have neatly closed the loop.Genesys was a fan service and a greedy cash grab.

i felt the same, T3 and Genysis sucked balls and Salvation could have been so much more if it had a better story but i still liked it

I've read rumors that Cameron is coming back for T6, and ignoring the last 3 movies. Linda Hamilton and Arnold are also coming back, but again, rumors.

@@CyberDragon10K its not a rumor anymore amigo !

You're not the only one. I cried as a kid and showed my ex this movie and the waterworks started lol. Crying during T2 is acceptable lol.

Before I saw the two films (aged 14) I already knew that Arnold would sacrifice himself at the end of the sequel, but that line was completely unexpected and so well written. It's the perfect example of the rule of three. First time he's brings it up "What's wrong with you're eyes?" We all have a chuckle. Second time "Why do you Cry" we all sit up and pay attention. Third time we all cry for him.

John Connor: No, no, no, no. You gotta listen to the way people talk. You don't say "affirmative," or some shit like that. You say "no problemo." And if someone comes on to you with an attitude you say "eat me." And if you want to shine them on it's "hasta la vista, baby." The Terminator: Hasta la vista, baby.

yortzandat in others words damn you James Cameron

It makes sense though. Real men look up to warriors.

Yep it's sad how T3 just tried to be T2 and failed.

Thank you!

Agreed.

Like the matrix, what is the point if Neo is basically a God

The Matrix would have been pointless if there was only the first one. It's about Neo's philosophical journey, and ours too. With only the first one, the philosophical message was incomplete.

I think that's what they tried to do, but when the movie was about Neo's Psychological journey the things everyone said were at times pointless and boring, like when he talked to the oracle and the Merovingian they say the same thing Neo really only changes during his meeting with the architect he really changes, with Oracle and the French dude he is just confused and doesn't want trinity do die then rest of the movie is just action and a introduction to Zion, so what I'm saying is though sequels were necessary so Neo can become the one, they sucked but yeah you right and this comment is pointless

Terminator 3 could have been just as good and the final twist was damn awesome.

Hey thanks! We're getting there! Channel is basically only a year old. Appreciate everyone's support.

Deniro Kitsune Their GoT's videos get on trending from time to time, but I don't know how much that matters

Agreed. watchmojos sounds like she's reading off a teleprompter where as here it sounds very much like her own thoughts and ideas

These videos are about thoughtful analysis, not quick, shallow trivia points. That's the biggest difference.

Completely agree. The content and her presentation of it is so much better than a lot of others out there.

The narration in the beginning scene of T2 by Sarah Conner, personal speaking, is one of the best in all time.

But WatchMojo has time stamps

I read somewhere that Cameron wanted to make T2 the first movie but didn't have the budget so he changed the script.

The Sapien yep, me too. search KZfaq for 'terminator deleted scenes'. You'll be surprised ;)

if you see the deleted scenes from the first movie it would make more sense, taking out Cyberdyne was Sarahs original plan

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I always think that, even if someone woke up one day from a coma and someone said "lets watch T2" and they had never heard a thing about it, I still think people would be stupid not to figure out that, New Cop Terminator Bad, Old Terminator Good, before that "Get Down" moment.

Affirmative.

Agree all the way

Yes it was! Good catch!

The Terminator: "In three years, Cyberdyne will become the largest supplier of military computer systems. All stealth bombers are upgraded with Cyberdyne computers, becoming fully unmanned. Afterwards, they fly with a perfect operational record. The Skynet Funding Bill is passed. The system goes online August 4th, 1997. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug."

I was just coming on line to make that comment, but I am sure Jimmy is trying to forget that movie...

skynet fights back

It’s so odd that a channel so “thorough” with its analysis can’t even get the directors filmography correct.

That's a great suggestion actually. We may just have to do that! Thanks Jake.

Thanks Jason! Glad you liked it

"Cmon! CMONN!!(squeeker)"

+Nick Mattio shit! She's gona blow him away!

Early 90s 'We can use CGI to bring Dinosaurs and advanced cyborgs to life, this is incredible' now 'Ugh we don't have to go outside, we'll CGI a sunset in later. No just CG that car crash...'

A GriffinTV Empire Strikes back?

Leon Lawson That's an amazing sequel, but it is a big tone shift from the more light hearted adventure of the first one

aliens is a huge tonal shift from alien is well from horror to all out action

And the best!

@@JoelCraike It should had ended with T2. I don't care what people say, I love Genisys. I thought it was the best Terminator movie since T2. Emilia Clarke was awesome. Wish people wouldn't give her shit for being too short.

Will he also be in Terminator Levytycus? I heard he's signed up until Terminator Second Chronyclez.