"Terminator"
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The classic: The first two "Terminators," written and directed by James Cameron, focused on saving mankind from nuclear annihilation and subsequent takeover by Schwarzenegger-sized robots. Franchise trademarks included evocative looks into a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, commentary on the dangers of technology run amok and rad jams by Guns ‘n’ Roses.
The update: “Terminator Salvation” subs in Christian Bale (a good thing) for Edward Furlong as John Connor, future resistance leader against the machines. But the film is in the questionable hands of director McG (“Charlie’s Angels”), which raises the frightening possibility that it might feature a poppy soundtrack of late '90s hits by Third Eye Blind.
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