Terminator Salvation

Okay, so it's no T2, but if you want a fresh dose of Skynet-fighting action in an awesomely apocalyptic world, Terminator Salvation ($10-$17) is a far better choice than T3. Directed by McG and starring Christian Bale as John Connor — who's often overshadowed by supporting star Sam Worthington — it manages to pack plenty of action into its 117 minute runtime, while allowing for enough character development to remind you that it wasn't directed by Michael Bay.