Was Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series any good?

Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by Admiral James Kirk, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. Admiral James Kirk

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    I saw T4 and I didn't much like it. I liked like three things in it but as a whole I think it sucked. Still love Terminator though and saw that Terminator Salvation: The Machinima Series was coming out in a couple of weeks for like 7 bucks and figured I'd order a copy. Has anyone seen this thing? Any good? Better than the movie? Worse? Same? Just curious.
     
  2. Nardpuncher

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    What is this? Is it an animated thing?
     
  3. Lindley

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    Machinima refers to the practice of filming a computer game as a means of telling a story. Apparently this one is professionally done using the TS computer game. I haven't seen it, that's just what a quick Google turns up.
     
  4. barnaclelapse

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    Doesn't sound like much of a good time, even for seven bucks.
     
  5. Lindley

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    Can't speak to this one in particular, but there has been some outstanding product in the format. My favorite example being Red vs Blue.
     
  6. John Clark

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    First I'd heard of it was when the dvd was reported. I've seen a couple of trailers and it looks reasonably done. Not sure it's worth a purchase though.

    (Trailers are here:- http://www.machinima.com/film/view&id=36586 )
     
  7. Admiral James Kirk

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    It's out today. Anyone get a copy? I ordered a copy but I haven't seen it yet.
     
  8. RandyS

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    I went with a friend yesterday to a local Best Buy and looked for it (we actually went in for The Clone Wars set), but they didn't have any. The girl at the computer not only couldn't find a listing, she didn't even know what I was asking about. She thought I meant the movie.