Plot: the usual plot from the good old Terminators. There is a thing that messed up a little with the time line of the franchise but I'll see if it will be somehow fixed.
I can't get John's age. He seems quite adult but he has a child behavior. It's weird.
I'm wondering why, with all these proofs and witnesses, the police and also the FBI still does not believe Sarah Connor's story about the machines. I really can't get it. Is too absurd.
Actress and Actors & Acting: not really high quality. I feel Schwarzy's lack. And not just him. All these new actors and actress makes it a little weird. At least the actress here are quite good (better than the actors, sincerely).
Soundtrack: very good!
Visual Effects: good, for 2008 year.
Conclusion: if you liked the original trilogy with all of its shooting and explosions I guess you can appreciate this beginning but do not expect more.
Of course this is just the first episode, so I'll make a better review at the end o the seasons and the show (if I'll watch it all).