Terminator Salvation

Terminator Salvation is exactly what you'd expect a post-apocalyptic action film from the direction of Charlie's Angels to be like. There are plenty of nicely choreographed action sequences, some rather attractive people (Moon Bloodgood, Christian Bale, Sam Worthington), and more silliness than you should find in any film whose budget tops nine figures. The silliness might have worked (to a point) in McG's Charlie's Angels, but that was a remake of a '70s cheesecake TV show. Terminator Salvation is a film about the end of the world, hardly an occasion for giggling (unless, of course, you're Brian K. Vaughn, and then, please, go ahead).

All that said, Terminator Salvation isn't a miserable moviegoing experience. Director McG knows how to craft a jaw-dropping set piece; it's just crafting a coherent narrative that people care about that gives him trouble. If your expectations are low (think Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines levels), you might have a good time. Of course, alcohol could only help in the experience.

Or you could just see Up or Star Trek again.