Terminator Genisys (2015)

Plot Introduction
"Terminator Genisys", directed by Alan Taylor in 2015, is the fifth instalment in the Terminator series. The story happens in a number of timelines and is based on the long-fought battle between human beings and Skynet, a self-aware expert system system.

Main Characters and Set-Up
The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising his function as a T-800 "Terminator", referred to as "Pops", alongside Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor, Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese, and Jason Clarke as John Connor.

The story begins in 2029 where John Connor, the leader of the human resistance against Skynet, discovers of the latter's new plot: to attack him in the past, before Skynet's defeat. In reaction, he sends his trusted aide, Kyle Reese, back to 1984 to protect his mom Sarah Connor and guarantee his own birth.

Twist on the Original Timeline
In a twist from the original 1984 film, Sarah Connor is not an unaware waitress however is already a competent fighter, raised and trained by the old Terminator (which she calls "Pops") who was sent back in time to save her after another Terminator killed her moms and dads. Sarah, with her Terminator guardian, has actually developed a time machine to leap forward to 1997-- the minute Skynet becomes self-aware.

Reprogramming John Connor
Another considerable twist takes place when the team attempts to prevent the birth of Skynet, only to experience John Connor. John has been changed into a Terminator hybrid by Skynet, which sent him back in time to guarantee its development. He tries to remove the human resistance at last, however the lead characters successfully destroy him.

Terminating Skynet
The trio finishes their objective of preventing Skynet's genesis by destroying Cyberdyne Systems, which eventually meant to construct Skynet. Nevertheless, they recognize that its system core had actually relocated into a below ground chamber and could continue its destructive plans. This causes a painful face-off where Pops, Sarah, and Kyle handle to demolish the system core and lastly end Skynet.

Substantial Twists and Conclusion
After the harmful encounter, Pops, thought to be immobilized due to his fall into Skynet's electro-magnetic field, returns - now updated with a metal alloy comparable to the liquid metal T-1000. The end catches an enthusiastic future with Sarah and Kyle preparing for an uncharted future. As the credits roll, however, Skynet's system core is revealed to have endured, recommending its potential return.

Overall Review
"Terminator Genisys" is thick with tribute to the earlier films while likewise developing a separate entity. Its intricate linked plot may feel frustrating to some viewers but fits comfortably into the canon of movies focussed on time travel, paradoxes, and its potential implications. The film commemorates its predecessors with catchphrases and renowned scenes, yet challenges the original timeline developing an engaging viewing experience.

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