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Terminator 4 Plot Details Leaked!

by Jeff Giles | December 20, 2007

Summary

After the comparatively lackluster T3: Rise of the Machines, more than a few people left the Terminator series for dead -- but as it turns out, the franchise may just be catching its second wind. Back to Article

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ImMoeGreen writes:
on Jan 15 2008 07:30 PM

Sounds like the plot line to Gears of War. Does anyone see that, or is it me??

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ImMoeGreen writes:
on Jan 15 2008 07:46 PM

Also, there is a Gears of War movie supposedly being planned or is in some stage of production, I don't remember exactly, but two movies going into production about a post apocalyptic bad-*** named Marcus sounds too questionable to me, especially considering both of these titles, Terminator and Gears of War, are giant franchise names that have a lot to live up to, so I don't think they want to be unoriginal, maybe i'm going nuts here but does anyone else see this???

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jrdamwijk writes:
on Jan 16 2008 01:01 PM

I was already excited about Terminator 4. Terminator 3 was not lackluster by any means, sure, it felt different, it didnt feel like James Cameron's movies, because, guess what? It wasnt. It should have felt different while still retaining the Terminator feel in ways and furthering the plot, which it did, and did well. Yes, the whole "no fate but what we make" was sort of put away, but that added to it if you ask me. That ending, when he realizes he cant really fight just where he was supposed to be going in the scheme of things, was dark, intriguing, and setup future movies perfectly.

And anyone who actually claims T3 is "horrible", or "one of the worst films ever!", is just ridiculous. Stop comparing it to T2 or T1, it isnt going to feel exactly like the work of another directors no matter how you try, and thats good. But it had some amazing action scenes and definitely had some intriguing story there to be found.

And, I must add, just because someone feels that T3 is the best film in the series, how about instead of being fanboys we actually consider why he feels this way, and maybe ask about it? I really do disagree, T2 is still my favorite, but T3 did have a distinct flavor and like others said, a fairly "Ballsy" ending indeed. It wasnt your typical lets prevent the future plotline there at the end and I think its better for it.

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Siler_117 writes:
on Jan 26 2008 02:37 PM

Look, all the terminator movies where good, espciecally the 2nd...the first was pretty ground breaking for it's time, the third was action packed and showed no matter how hard they tried Judgement Day was going to happen...now if Christian Bale is going to sign on to do this project I have faith in it. He's a man who dedicates himself to a role...even if the movie sucks, you can usually walk out and be impressed with Bale's preformance...It's nice to actual see the future instead of terminators appearing in the past and trying to kill him...that could have gotten old quick.

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thepizzaguy writes:
on Feb 13 2008 01:43 AM

Without sounding too foolish, I sent a set of outlines to the Governor of California. A few of the ideas seems to have stuck in one way or another.

#1 "The Future Begins"
#2 "This is where the factory will be." I pictured it as a clean and sterile environment with "blanks" ready to be programmed. Like a lab with white walls and all that jazz.

I didn;t save the outlines, but I can reproduce a section of them.

T4 opens with John Conner in this laboratory working on terminators. He has become obcessed knowing he's going to be killed and will do anything to prevent it. The bunker, lab or factory gets attacked by the machines. A terminator is sent back to the past to retrieve JC from the bunker her was stashed in at the end of T3. The plot is now a chase as the machine try to kill JC. The movie or my trillogy ends with JC getting crushed by the terminator in an accident just as the terminator destroys the main power station for the machines. JC's death is an accident, and the terminator is sorry.

As for all these freaking epic battle sequences in all the big movies. I'm sick of them. It's time to go back to acting.

I really like the FOX series. It's been pretty good. Confusing, but good.

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sean11690 writes:
on Mar 02 2008 02:11 PM

I agree that t3 was not a very good movie, but given this one a chance! I kind of like the idea that conner will not be a main character. This could keep the films from becoming stagnant!

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hardcorr writes:
on Mar 20 2008 04:56 PM

Firstly, I thought Terminator 3 was pretty good, and can't understand what people have against it.

I wish McG didn't have his hands on T4. He is rather lame, style over substance oriented, so let's hope that he's improved somewhat from the dismally awful Charlie's Angels movies.

It's great that Christian Bale is involved as he's a great actor who can bring a lot to the part. John Connor, after all he's been through in his life, is gonna be a very complex character, which will necessitate someone as talented and dedicated as Bale.

But then, why put Bale in the back seat?

I guess as long as there's lots of explosions, scantily clad women, and a happy ending, the American audience will be happy!

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T4SucksAlready writes:
on Mar 22 2008 03:42 PM

Just let the fans take over. Why wait 28 months for distribution and franchise issues when the end result is complete garbage anyway. Save the $11.00 on the movie ticket in May 2209.

http://www.neverendingpictures.com/

I found this whe researching some of the "unknown" actors of T4.

Arnie in a Wheelchair with Mini-guns and a rocket-launchers and laser-sighting. Stay tuned for Terminator 7.

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T4SucksAlready writes:
on Mar 22 2008 03:44 PM

Just let the fans take over. Why wait 28 months for distribution and franchise issues when the end result is complete garbage anyway. Save the $11.00 on the movie ticket in May 2209.

http://www.neverendingpictures.com/

I found this whe researching some of the "unknown" actors of T4.

Arnie in a Wheelchair with Mini-guns and a rocket-launchers and laser-sighting. Stay tuned for Terminator 7.

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eltouche writes:
on Jun 02 2008 07:51 PM

T1 was the best... It created the mythos and story arch for the entire series. That is kind of important, you know. You just have to accept the special effects for what they.

T2 was like Aliens... focus on bigger, stronger, more action ect. Lacked the creativity of the original, but made up for it by upping the *** kicking ratio. The cgi holds up, but always had a problem with furlong.

T3 was alright... hey, they could have done worse. Think of the movie franchises that make it the third. Most, are a letdown... it was entertaining and diverting but nothing to remember. If the series continues for even more installments, it will work as a nice bridge.

T4... Sounds interesting enough. An actor to lend legit consideration and an interesting idea. It really depends on the script... I am sure I will put My money down

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pacers3115 writes:
on Jun 03 2008 01:14 PM

i dont understand why anton yelchin is getting cast in this AND IN F****** STAR TREK!!!!! and in a smaller scale movie called New York I Love You... it is bull crap...

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pacers3115 writes:
on Jun 03 2008 01:30 PM

i mean reese is supposed to be a soldier.... YELCHIN WAS THE B**** KID WHO GOT CAPPED IN that stupid alpha dogs movie. Also the writers are from CATWOMAN, quite possibly one of the worst movies ever, and the director has noooo credibility. I hope Bale is able to save this film.... Also i hope he can save the shaky, unsure looking Killing Pablo (only unsure because of the writer and director)....

Public Enemies is gonna be sick for sure.

But back to Terminator, i didnt like T3 much, although i didnt hate it, but i hope T4 is good so i can add it to my dvd collection (along with T2 and T1) but i am gonna act like T3 didnt happen (no plot elements were crucial)....

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IIIKrazyKiDDIII writes:
on Aug 06 2008 11:02 AM

The terminators have always talked about judegment day and shown glimpses of the resistance and the war. Finally they will show that in #4!

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