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Mainstream film banks on action explosions sex and graphics.

This film is not gratuitous in any way. It is honest and humble.

This small film from 2007 is an artistic piece in my opinion.

The beauty of this short film is in its subtleties...

The brilliance in this film is in its silence. in what is not said.

this film would not have worked without the amazing physique of the protagonist.

I also came across this short via youtube...oh lovely youtube. I can't believe that youtube is outlawed in some countries (ie. China)...thank goodness there are internet proxies that you can use to circumvent the "censorship".

Back to the film: the timing and editing is very well done. Great director. Nice performances.

The reason I did not give this a 10 is that I am from a mainstream film background...I base my opinions of Hollywood blockbusters like the majority of dumbasses in the world.

allow me to preface this with that fact that I watch a LOT of mainstream TV.

My fave shows are: Dexter, 24, Secret Life Teenager, The Ultimate Fighter, Little Britain, and Kyle XY.

I love the idea of time travel. I love intelligent and complex plots such as that of Usual Suspects.

What is a good show without good writing and superb actors?? This Terminator for TV series named after the Mother of the boy who becomes mankind's beacon of salvation is surprisingly good.

It had a rocky start, but by about the middle of the first season, this show got really good.

The show (like many others) cannot be fully appreciated episode to episode, but best as a whole.

Some of the acting is SUPERB. Sarah Conner played by Lena Headey is extremely beautiful in my opinion. She plays the part of troubled soul so well and so consistently. Her soft side is so enthralling throughout her portrayal of a hardened soldier. Her love for her son is compelling and moving. I almost pray for her to smile. (haha OK, it's just a TV show, I know I know...haha). Her stunt doubles pull of great fight scenes.

Summer Glau has such a unique look. I loved her character from The 4400 and this terminator role threw me for a loop, but she plays it off well. She does well in playing a cold robot that is potentially lust-worthy...bringing back the faint aroma of Weird Science...

Thomas Dekker has certainly grown as an actor in the role of John Connor, maturing apparently in his life and craft parallel to his character arc....a very interesting arc that is the crux of the Terminator story...how does a boy come to terms with the fact that he is in fact to become a Messianic archetype within a few years?? How do you deal with that knowledge and pressure? Brian Austin Greene is a "man's man" who plays a soldier so well. It is exciting to watch him reveal his combat and tactical expertise.

Garret Dillahunt is a unique actor who I also first met in The 4400 TV show. I cannot say his portrayals of a practically bulletproof robot are bulletproof, but he is interesting nonetheless.

Shirley Manson...first time I've seen her. She plays a very compelling character. Her lovely accent and prim look add volumes to her character's depth.

Richard T. Jones has really stepped into the light in his role as a righteous FBI agent. He is believable and allows us viewers to ask, "would I have done what he did in this situation?" For fans of the Terminator movies, after seeing Terminator 3, I was quite certain that the Terminator well had run dry...but this TV series has rekindled my hope in John Connor and I have grown to adore Lena Headey as his Matriarch.

Because of this show, I may even watch Terminator 4: Salvation?? what? Batman playing John Connor?? this is gonna be good!! (since when does a Welshman who got his start next to Mr. Bean play mankind's leader in the fight against the machines??)

This is the first time I am giving a 10/10 on IMDb. As every opinionist, mine is biased. But I consider myself a connoisseur of mainstream film and have fed on a healthy diet of indie film as well. I can probably remember about 900 movies that I have watched. I am a professional in training.

This film deserves at least an 8/10-- at least! I see the 5.7/10 average right now and it screams that someone does not like the film makers. I hope my 10/10 jumps the avg a little. I can see how someone may not like that these film makers tried to "cash in" on this episode of suffering, but their product really delivers.

I knew the film was a Mockumentary from the start and it still held me riveted (right word?). The action sequences were very very intense. The pacing of the movie was wonderfully orchestrated...good work producers, excellent editing work. I was very impressed with the editing techniques and post-production...fabulous for a mid-budget indie film...The lead actor really impressed me also.

George's acting was "always on" and he took a great risk in doing this film. Wali and the director say right out that they did not get along with George near the end, and that is understandable. I am even more impressed that they still stuck with their casting choice because they must have foreseen the "fiery" anti-chemistry that would arise. everyone took a chance...I believe they did risk bodily harm too.

Camera work was either very lucky or very very skillful. I'm sure the editors have much to be lauded for in that arena too. The imagery was great even tho tiny hand-held everyday consumer cams were supposedly used for a small portion of shots.

The entertainment of any art form often lies in suspension of belief/disbelief...in trickery, this film was done by a "smooth criminal" smooth operators... intelligent artists.

Whether the producers or directors are good or bad, that is for God to judge. we're film critics. the everyday audience.