Terminator Salvation

What’s it about?

As the machines prepare for a final attack, John Connor and a mysterious stranger delve into the heart of Skynet, uncovering a horrific secret involving the potential annihilation of humankind.

The facts

• Directed by McG
• Starring Christian Bale (The Dark Knight), Sam Worthington (Avatar), Moon Bloodgood (Falling Skies), and Helena Bonham Carter (Fight Club)
• English and Italian languages
• Runtime: 114 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

The film contains action violence throughout its entirety. People are shot, stabbed, severely injured and die in various brutal ways.

The strongest moments of violence include:

• A convict on death row is seen as he receives a lethal injection
• Several soldiers run through a battlefield, and we see dead bodies lying everywhere
• A man gets thrown from a tall height. We see him violently bounce off the water like a rag doll.
• A female pilot is forced to the ground by a group of men intending to sexually assault her, but she is saved by another character before this happens.
• We see a helicopter being shot down and crashing from the point of view of a passenger. He survives, but it is quite intense

Offensive language

This film contains offensive language, with words like “sh*t,” “b*stard,” and “b*tch." There is one unclear use of the F-word.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters