It seems that James Cameron also likes the thought of Arnold reprising his role of the Terminator robot. But, he wants Arnold to do it right. Recently, while talking with the former actor, turned governor, turned actor again, Cameron gave some rather timely advice. Talking with MTV, Cameron says, “I was trying to be as encouraging as possible. Frankly, at the time, I thought it needed to be more about him. I told him he should not do it until it’s focussed on his character…I think there are some great stories that can be told about that character that haven’t even been thought of yet.”

I think he is right. There are some great stories that can be told with the focus being on the T-800 Terminator robot. But… can Arnie still cut it? Will it still look believable? Or, will there have to be too much CGI to make it look real?

Just in case you haven’t, here’s a slick 4 minutes clip from the movie.

While there isn’t anything really new in them, they sure are fun to watch!

Terminator Salvation TV Spot #1

Terminator Salvation TV Spot #2

Terminator Salvation is set to hit theaters on May 21, 2009 and is starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Helena Bonham Carter, and Moon Bloodgood.

Thanks to both FirstShowing.net and SlashFilm for these newest pictures.

They continue to release incredible images, characters, and machines from the upcoming release that completely blow the mind. I was a little interested in the new Terminator movie, but now that I’ve seen the posters, I have got to see this one as soon as it comes out.

The movie, which is set in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor, played by Christian Bale, is the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. Things get a little messed up as Connor’s view of the future is skewed by the appearance of a Marcus Wright. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past.

Catch the extermination of humankind on May 22, 2009

In my opinion, that rarely happens. Most times it seems like the studios, producers, and directors are in such a big rush to get the next movie out to cash in on the momentum of the first that it just doesn’t work. However, there have been some great sequels that actually did better than the originals. And in some rare instances when the third, or even the fourth, movies are better than the original or the sequel. Yes, it can bet a little confusing.

Top Five Sequels That Bettered The Original

Here’s a quick rundown of the best sequels, or thre-quels, that were better than their original counterparts. Yes, there are countless sequels out there and there will be some cause for discussion over this list… so let the discussions begin!

5. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

You can’t have a top sequels list without one of the Indiana Jones movies tucked away in there somewhere. Indy is one of those timeless characters that you don’t get tired of. The original, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, introduced us to this amazing character and showed us what he is capable of. Indians Jones and the Temple of Doom then showed us the lighter side of Jones and brought us even further into his life. But, I don’t think it’s until the third installment, The Last Crusade where we really see Indy do his stuff and get to really know him.

The Last Crusade was more of an intellectual movie while staying true to the original roots of action, light hearted comedic scenes, and outrageous situations.

4. The Bourne Ultimatum

Again, we have the third movie in a series that gets the nod as to the better sequel. That doesn’t mean that The Bourne Supremacy isn’t good either. It is a powerful action film that jumps miles ahead of the original The Bourne Identity. In the world of sequels though, and being better than the previous, the winner of this one has to be Ultimatum.

One of the best action films to come around in a long time, not just for the action but also for the complexity, the continuity of the plot, and great twists and turns along the way. Another great aspect of The Bourne Ultimatum is that it doesn’t leave with you a sense of unfinished business. I love the way you can watch this series (and you must start from the beginning) and it continues to progress with each one.

3. Kill Bill Vol. 2

A sequel must be something that picks up where the previous one left with some level of continuity to the story and continue, or better the story and action. When looking at the world of sequels, what has been made, and how well they fit into this I have to say that Kill Bill Vol. 2 does a pretty sound job at this.

This volume is a brilliant, and elegant closing out of the bloody revenge epic that Vol. 1 introduced us to. You do have to be Tarantino fan to really appreciate the film and see it for what it is. Entertainment.

2. T2: Judgment Day

Not many sequels have the mind blowing power to stop you dead in your tracks and forget the first one. T2 did that. This is just a great movie that deserves all the acclaim it received in 1991. Judgment Day was such a powerful movie that it changed the way that Sci-Fi movies are made. It set the bar very high.

James Cameron staying on a director was a brilliant move that kept the story flowing, the characters real and engaging, and the vision for the action as intense as the original.

The number on sequel was an incredibly hard choice. When you factor in that there are a lot of very good sequels. But, I wanted to pinpoint the one that I felt really outshined the first and defined the series of movies. It was tough. In the end I went with…

1. Rocky IV

BAM! You never saw that one coming, did you?

You thought it was going to be something like Aliens, Spider-Man 2, Godfather 2, Empire Strikes Back, LOTR: Return of the King, or some other movie that makes all the of the other “best of” lists.

And they are all fantastic sequels. They are all huge movies in their own right… but, I really wanted something that would define the entire scope of the movies it represented. Rocky, the Italian Stallion, was the victor.

Think about it… what Rocky movie sticks out in your mind as the one that changed the entire way you look at him? Four.

What Rocky movie is the most intense? Four.

Which Rocky movie gets you the most jacked up? Four.

In every way this movie screams to be the best sequel, or rather four-quel, every made. Everything is there. Continuity of story, development of character, superb acting, and major ups and downs in action.

There you have it. My top 5 list of the best sequels that were better than the original. As I stated at the beginning; this is a topic of major discussion and just about everyone on the planet would have a different list.

So… what would yours be? What five movies would you say were better sequels?

Let the discussions begin!

Trailer via Trailer Addict

If the new trailer is any indication, then there shouldn’t be anything to worry about.

Anyway, here’s a few posters that PosterGeek has up to get us all worked up and excited.

I do have to say that I can’t wait for this movie to hit movie theaters. I fell in love with The Terminator movies when they first came out and can’t wait to see what this next round of movies are going to add to the franchise.

Christian Bale as John Connor looks to be a great fit and we’ll just have to wait and see how cool the machines look.