all in all, an enjoyable summer thrill ride worth seeing in the real theater. not the best in the terminator series (#1 still rules), but not the worst. definitely an intense movie with lots of explosions to keep you awake. will be interesting to see director's cut, as i believe much was left on the cutting room floor, likely for getting duration of film below 2hr (and to get PG-13 rating). i give it thumbs up- go and see it in the theater.