International will once again be the rescuing factor. In a number of territories, it was Arnold's best opening and was quite a bit higher than Terminator: Salvation. if it can keep pace with that opening, the overseas gross will give rise to a green light on the sequels (but likely at a lower...
I largely agree with you. In this thread, and over in the Star Wars VII thread, I see a number of people who were down on the project from the early stages bringing their sour view on every morsel of new information, trailer, etc. I think they must, consciously of sub-consciously, want the movie...