James Cameron defends ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ in a recent interview

Key takeaways:
– James Cameron defends ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ in a recent interview, placing it third in the franchise.
– Despite creative clashes during production, Cameron says ‘Dark Fate’ achieved its goal.
– Cameron acknowledges the box office disappointment was a result of audiences not showing up.

Hey there, movie fans! If you’re into Terminator flicks, here’s some juicy details. You remember the Terminator series, right? It made quite a splash back in the day, but it’s had a rocky journey since “T3: The Rise of the Machines” came out in 2003. Later additions “Terminator: Salvation” and “Terminator: Genisys” didn’t exactly keep the fires burning.

In 2019, fans held high hopes for “Terminator: Dark Fate”. With the return of James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Linda Hamilton, everyone thought it would revitalize the franchise. Sadly, less than stellar reviews and a disastrous box office performance led the movie to lose a whopping $120 million.

“Dark Fate” Comes to Defense

Interestingly, Cameron recently defended ‘Dark Fate’ in an interview with Empire. He described the film as “cracking” and solidly placed it at number three in his personal ranking of Terminator films. He doesn’t shy away from declaring his first two Terminator movies as the best but he still thinks that ‘Dark Fate’ has its place.

He felt the film had achieved its purpose by becoming a legitimate sequel to “T2: Judgement Day”. The challenge was that the movie didn’t appeal to a new audience. In Cameron’s words, the problem wasn’t with the movie but with the fact that the crowd didn’t show up for it.

Creative Clashes on Set

Tim Miller, hired by Cameron, directed ‘Dark Fate’ with the aim to make it a sequel to “T2: Judgement Day”, while disregarding the previous films. However, the journey wasn’t smooth. Cameron admitted to having many differences with Miller during production and post-production. He described his conflicts with Miller during the editing process as a “bloodbath”.

When seeing Miller’s rough cut, Cameron felt that it was rough and took a long time. Due to his expertise as an editor himself, he provided both general and specific notes during the editing process. He was heavily involved in writing and cutting the film, considering editing to be an extension of writing.

Your Thoughts on ‘Dark Fate’

The Terminator fandom continues to debate the ranking of the films. The first two are nearly invincible in their positions, but the third spot is more contentious. While Cameron places ‘Dark Fate’ here, some fans, including me, would instead choose ‘Rise of the Machines’ over it.

In the end, the perspective is subjective and depends on individual interpretations, nostalgia, and personal likes. So, what does your Terminator ranking look like? Do you agree with Cameron’s placing of ‘Dark Fate’? We’d love to hear your thoughts! With the ever-divided opinion on the matter, it’s always fascinating to know what different fans think.

Keep the conversation going in the comments section below and, as always, keep your passion for cinema alive!