Read on for Sid Shuman's full Q&A with McG, and also check out our updated impressions of the .

So, wow. Based on , it looks like you might pull this thing off. That's only my opinion, speaking as a major fan of Terminator.

Well, I'm you. I grew up on Terminator and I wouldn't want to see a sh*tty film. I know that it's the privilege of the audience to be skeptical of the guy who made Charlie's Angels, but I would counter that as a filmmaker you do what's right for any given project. I want to get away from being the cheerleader and let the film speak for itself.

If Terminator Salvation succeeds in reinvigorating the franchise, would you be interested in trying out an picture? That's another classic sci-fi series that could desperately use a new perspective...

I hadn't thought of it! Who knows...It's funny that you mention that, boy would I like to see somebody like [Watchmen director] Zach Snyder say, "hey, I'm doing the new !" Guys like you and I would say, "holy sh*t!" You know what I mean?