At a glance: ‘Terminator Salvation’

John Connor (Christian Bale) leads humanity against the onslaught of Skynet’s machines.

Running time/rating: 1:55; PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and language

What they’re saying: “It’s far from awful, but ‘Salvation’ is close to joyless, something easily predicted when this redundant film was first announced.” – Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel