Arnold Schwarzenegger criticises recent ‘Terminator’ sequels: “They were not well written”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has criticised Terminator sequels Genisys and Dark Fate, saying they were “not well written”.The actor, who has starred in every Terminator film except 2009’s Terminator Salvation where his facial likeness was shown using CGI, said he was “done” with the franchise during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.“The franchise is not done.

I’m done,” Schwarzenegger said. “I got the message loud and clear that the world wants to move on with a different theme when it comes to The Terminator.“Someone has to come up with a great idea.

The Terminator was largely responsible for my success, so I always would look at it very fondly.”While Schwarzenegger is a fan of the first three movies, he has less affection for the most recent sequels: Terminator Genisys and Terminator: Dark Fate.“The first three movies were great,” the actor added. “Number four [Salvation] I was not in because I was governor.

Then five [Genisys] and six [Dark Fate] didn’t close the deal as far as I’m concerned. We knew that ahead of time because they were just not well written.”Terminator Genisys was widely panned by critics when it was released in 2015.