Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Terminator Genisys’ Sequel Crushed? Critics Say It's ‘A Risky Bet'
Since its release last year, the proposal of developing a "Terminator: Genisys" sequel has been a hotly a debated topic among Industry insiders.
And for good reason, as the follow up to the highly-successful sci-fi franchise didn't seem to impress critics, as it scored a measly 25 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
In his review, The Sun's Alex Zane told producers to "terminate it," describing the film which catapulted Arnold Schwarzenegger's showbiz career as "a muddled two hours, lacking in spectacle."
Zane pointed out that the movie's action scenes were "uninspired," as its director Alan Taylor didn't share James Cameron's penchant for "creative carnage."
On the other hand, Hollywood Chamber's Paul Chamber described "Terminator: Genisys" as a "failed" reboot which made a sequel unlikely, adding that the film was made just to create "a so-so vehicle for the aging Arnold Schwarzenegger."
Chambers pointed out that the movie's writing and plot weren't the only problems of the film, but its casting as well.
He noted that Jason Clark, who portrayed John Connor in the robots vs. humans remake, was a "misfire," while "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke, who reprised the role of Sarah Connor, wasn't the right actress for the part.
As for Forbes, coming up with a sequel "is still a risky bet."
But regardless of what the critics say, a "Terminator: Genisys" sequel might still be a profitable venture after the fifth installment in the "Terminator" franchise scored big at the Chinese box office, according to the LA Times.
Of the $350 million the film earned overseas, a major bulk of its earnings came from China, which turned "a domestic flop into a global success."
In fact, "Terminator: Genisys'" earned almost four times in China as compared to its North American haul.
This follows a similar pattern among recently-released Hollywood movies such as "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "Everest which performed a lot better internationally than their U.S. run.
Do you think that a "Terminator: Genisys" sequel will ever see the light of day?
