Set in the futuristic, yet somewhat relative year of 2018, Terminator Salvation tells the story of John Connor, the eventual leader of mankind in its fight against the machines. Fully equipped with high powered action sequences and a few attempts at storytelling, the film is sure to entertain the franchise's most dedicated fans. However, for those who see this film as an introduction to the series, they will quickly realize that unfortunately, this fourth film does not provide a fluid pathway to either understanding or contentment.