Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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This work, which was reflected on the screen with the signature of James Cameron in 1991, has become one of the turning points of cinema history by going far beyond just being an action film. Not content with merely building a bigger show on the universe that preceded it, he asked questions about the future of humanity, a mother's love bordering on madness, and when machines began to become human. Sarah Connor, played by Linda Hamilton, is a far cry from the familiar young woman in this film. The years of hard-earned knowledge have transformed him into a completely different being, both physically and spiritually. His struggle is not merely to survive, but to prevent a disaster that no one wants to believe will happen. Hamilton portrays this transformation on stage with such believability that the audience at times questions whether the film is about a hero or a victim. The T-800, embodied by Arnold Schwarzenegger, stands in a different place this time. While maintaining her cold and mechanical nature, her relationship with young John Connor reveals an unexpected emotional depth. This dynamic between the two characters is like a beating heart beneath the film's hard outer shell. And John Connor, carried by Edward Furlong, is not just someone waiting to be saved; he exists on the screen in a multi-layered form as an angry, fragile and difficult-to-believe adolescent in his own destiny. The T-1000, played by Robert Patrick, is one of the most disturbing villains in the history of cinema. This character, whose appearance is deceptive, whose movements feel human, and whose presence feels like an inevitable threat, strains the nerves of the audience as much as he strains the technology of his era. By blending all this material with the fear of nuclear annihilation on the one hand and the anxiety of artificial intelligence getting out of control on the other, Cameron transforms it into an interrogation that is still outdated today. The threat that will destroy humanity does not come from outside; it sprouts from its own creations. The audience, who almost forgot to breathe for 156 minutes, realizes at the end of the film that they weren't just watching an action spectacle. This work based on fate, choice and sacrifice, in addition to being the best example of its kind, has unquestionably taken its place among the films that reveal the human face of science fiction in the most powerful way. Dec.
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February 20, 2017
10/10
Terminator 2 is basically one of the greatest films of all time, its an absolute must watch if you like Science Fiction, Action, or even Comedy films. It could have been so bad, but the film somehow pulls it off with crazy stunts, an amazing cast and a great story. The film really tackles the fate of humanity straight on which gets you thinking about our path as a species but also what we can do today to change things. The story takes you on a journey which is one of the most believable time...
Gimly
March 20, 2020
9/10
While I am in that minority which believes it is actually the first _Terminator_ movie which is the best of the franchise, don't let that for one minute convince you I don't absolutely love _Judgement Day_. It's honestly pretty crazy to me how just bonkers good these first two _Terminator_ movies are. Especially when you consider how completely every single sequel managed to miss the mark. I like to imagine that in the Good Timeline, where everything isn't Terrible™, this movie is exactly the...
Kamurai
July 29, 2020
8/10
Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend. This is everything the original was turned up one notch. Now Arnold is a caring unfeeling robot, and we missed a whole movie where Sarah Connor went hard into training. This has twists, escapes, a liquid terminator, better special and practical effects, some big explosions, active discussion of how to change the future, and some really iconic moments. The movie isn't chatty in the traditional sense, once Arnold gets involved, all the di...
GenerationofSwine
January 12, 2023
10/10
So, it is time to review the last good Terminator movie. When T3 came out, I swear that people forgot it was even released... but at least it felt like it belonged in the Terminator franchise. When Salvation dropped, it felt like it fit as well, but it was an MCG film, so it also felt like Terminator meets Mickey Mouse. And when Terminator Typo was released, it kind of did it's best to completely alienate all the fans that the franchise had developed over the years. But this one, wel...
BryceSpencer
January 29, 2023
10/10
Behold what we like to call the Greatest Action Movie Ever Made, and for good reason. For me this sits without a doubt as one of the best movies (and movie sequels) I've ever seen. The action scenes, action set pieces, practical (and visual) effects are truly incredible for their time and still hold up today. Solid 10/10, highly recommend the full 2h 33m extended cut.
CinemaSerf
August 30, 2023
7/10
I'm never really a fan of kids in movies, but Edward Furlong turns in some attitude here with his performance as the ten year old "John Connor". Turns out that he is the target of the the latest "Skynet" plot to destroy the resistance to their impending world domination (in a worryingly close 2029!). They have sent a new, improved, "T1000" (Robert Patrick) back in time to throttle him. Luckily, his future self has had the presence of mind to send one of the original models (Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Narate
January 01, 2025
10/10
"_I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle._" Just when you think the first one was great, this masterpiece shows up. Everything gets amped up in a good way. I will never forget watching this for the first time and thinking "how does it all look so damn cool?!" The first one is terrfiying where this is just awesome. Cameron's lighting and color grading is so sweet to look at. It's an infinite rewatchable classic.
Dr_Nostromo
February 10, 2026
9/10
91/100 A bit more than a decade after the events of "The Terminator", two cyborgs are sent back in time to find their target, John Connors - an old style terminator to protect and a liquid metal terminator to kill. After the huge success of the first film, the sky was the limit on the budget for this one and it shows in the eye bulging spec fx and some of the most chaos driven action on screen. Many consider this the best of the Terminator films. Some consider this one too Hollywood and prefe...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was released in 1991.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day has a runtime of 2 hr 17 min (137 minutes).
Terminator 2: Judgment Day belongs to the following genres: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day has a rating of 8.2/10 from 14,362 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is available to watch on: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.