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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

  • 1991
  • R
  • 2h 17m
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8.6/10
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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son, John Connor, from a more advanced cyborg.
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A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.

  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writers
    • James Cameron
    • William Wisher
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Edward Furlong
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    1.2M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    368
    45
    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writers
      • James Cameron
      • William Wisher
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Linda Hamilton
      • Edward Furlong
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 224Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #28
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 39 wins & 33 nominations total

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • The Terminator
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Sarah Connor
    Edward Furlong
    Edward Furlong
    • John Connor
    Robert Patrick
    Robert Patrick
    • T-1000
    Earl Boen
    Earl Boen
    • Dr. Silberman
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Miles Dyson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Tarissa Dyson
    Castulo Guerra
    Castulo Guerra
    • Enrique Salceda
    Danny Cooksey
    Danny Cooksey
    • Tim
    Jenette Goldstein
    Jenette Goldstein
    • Janelle Voight
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Todd Voight
    Leslie Hamilton Gearren
    • Twin Sarah
    Ken Gibbel
    • Douglas
    Robert Winley
    Robert Winley
    • Cigar Biker
    Pete Schrum
    Pete Schrum
    • Lloyd
    Shane Wilder
    • Trucker
    Michael Edwards
    Michael Edwards
    • Old John Connor
    Jared Lounsbery
    • Kid
    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writers
      • James Cameron
      • William Wisher
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    Reviewers say 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is acclaimed for its innovative special effects and thrilling action sequences. The film explores themes of destiny, sacrifice, and technological risks, enhanced by strong performances from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Robert Patrick. Its blend of human emotions with science fiction elements is widely appreciated. Despite minor criticisms about plot consistency and character development, 'Terminator 2' is often seen as a superior sequel that elevates the original's story and action.
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    10Fella_shibby

    Awesome action sequences, terrific sound effects n superb cgi. The chase sequence is awesome.

    I still remember seeing this movie for the first time in 1993 on a VHS. I was completely blown away by the action, special effects n sound. Bought the VHS in '94 n saw countless number of times that the VHS nearly got burned out. Bought a DVD recently n revisited it. T2 is a timeless movie. It is much better than the original. It has superb car chases, big guns, dynamic explosions, gore, tension, suspense, etc. The chase sequence is awesome and nail bitingly intense, it is one of the best action sequences ever made. The pacing is impeccable and the action sequences still stands out. This movie has awesome sound effects, perfect cinematography n impeccable editing. I don't think there must b an action fan who hasn't seen this movie. It has an awesome cgi, action n sound effects. The scene in the Institute where Arnie walks in slow motion with a shot gun n Patrick, the cold emotionless killer, approaching is so full of tension. This movie also has a creepy n dreadful atmosphere. The movie is very violent n action packed.
    10ivo-cobra8

    The best action sequel of all time and one of the best Schwarzenegger's movies my personal favorite

    Terminator 2: Judgment Day is (1991) is the best action sci-fi flick movie from the 90's ever made of all time. Terminator 2 is my personal favorite film I absolutely love this movie to death! Is my number 1 best movie ever till today the best of the best epic movie of all time. T2 was nominated for 4.Oscars the only movie of the franchise was nominated for an Oscar. If you watch T2 carefully and follow the story you never got bored and you are very entertained. This movie kicks ass! I love the hospital scenes mostly at night, the Cyberdyne building action sequences and of course steel mill action sequences are perfect for this film. This film deals with a lot of action, sci-fi and does involves a lot of paradox past travel. There is a lot of explosions and automatic weapons used in the movie and they are used well thousands of bullets are fired and explosive projectiles are fired at the police cars.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger as the good terminator T-800 did an awesome Terrific real job, he acted believably as one of his best characters I ever saw on screen. Terminator walks to the front of the building and kicks a desk out a window. Than ignores the police's order to surrender and fires a M134 Minigun with Chainsaw grip at the police cars below, avoiding the humans. The helicopter pilot moves away. Terminator than uses a M79 grenade launcher to destroy two more vehicles. Its heads-up display indicates no human casualties. The film has a heart and is the best film in the world.

    Robert Patrick as T-1000 is "a mimetic Polly-alloy" or "liquid metal." He can shape shift to match other people he touches, after first arriving in present time, he decides to have his base form be that of a nearby cop he killed and passes himself off as a cop in that form. The truck chase scene is awesome and the crash is also awesome. The truck that hit in to another column in the canal and explodes, T-1000 emerges as a shiny, featureless, liquid metal figure. Its features become more pronounced and its colors return to normal, returning to the form of the unharmed pseudo-cop is awesome. It shows what his character can do.

    Linda Hamilton is the only Sarah Connor she acted her character perfectly here she played her character genius and very convincing and real, tough beyond all belief and completely focused on preventing the nuclear war and ensuring John's safety. Sarah Connor is her best performance ever in the both Terminator films. Little out of her mind with paranoia and anger: amazingly, you see actual character development (specifically, when John and T101 arrive at Dyson's house to prevent her from doing what she wants to).

    Edward Furlong, is the only John Connor for me, is not bad himself as the extroverted kid who's confused by the fact that everyone except his mom told him his entire upbringing was based on a lie. The bit players all do their jobs well. Earl Boen plays the semi-sadistic mental hospital warden Dr. Silberman from the first film The Terminator (1984) that stands between Sarah Connor and her son (until the T1000 makes a chilling entrance).

    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong and Robert Patrick did there best acting performances, those actors who played there characters are beloved till this days and Terminator 2 has since been ranked as one of the greatest action, science fiction sequel films of all time.

    Twin sister of Linda Hamilton also appeared as Leslie Hamilton Gearren as Twin Sarah in dream she was for real there wasn't no CGI in here. Twin brothers Don Stanton and Dan Stanton both of actors appeared in here one as Lewis the Guard the other as Lewis as T-1000 who kills lewis they were for real no CGI, except special effects for T-1000 knife. Terminator special effects were designed by Stan Winston R.I.P. who has done incredible job making those effects.

    The film is absolutely filled with great, classic moments. T2 is James Cameron masterpiece. This wouldn't be an action movie without some action. James Cameron writes, produces and directs brilliantly this film. Brad Fiedel does a perfect music score to the film. American rock band Guns N' Roses wrote a single for this movie "You Could Be Mine" and Schwarzenegger appeared in the music video as T-800 in the music video for this movie.

    The chopper scene that crashed in to a SWAT van and explodes was awesome. The CGI and special effects are awesome. This movie is what it is, a perfect 10, because it takes the vision of one of the most imaginative directors on Earth, and realizes them almost perfectly with all the tools that fit the task actors, stunts, puppetry, models and special effects designed from Stan Winston.

    It is Rated R for strong sci-fi action and violence, and for language, it is a perfect film from the 90's that I have grew up with it. 10/10 Score: Bad Ass Seal Of Approval
    10jamesqt

    Best action film ever!!!

    This superb sequel surpasses the excellent original in every department and quite simply you won't see a better action film. Set 15 years after the original Arnie may return as the good Terminator trying to protect John Connor but he's a redundant piece of scrap metal compared to the T-1000.

    The opening hour and the last half hour is absolutely breathtaking with action sequences that still remain unsurpassed. Their's also a wonderful piece of storytelling 3/4 of the way through where Dyson relises the terrifying consequences of the project he's neglecting his family for.

    The performances are memorable particularly Linda Hamilton's Sara Connor and simply put, they'll never make a better action film.
    10SeminolePhenom

    Words cannot describe the greatness of this movie

    A Terminator(Arnold Schwarzenegger) was sent from the future to kill the unborn son of Sarah Connor(Linda Hamilton) in the original. Now, that Terminator has been sent back again but with a different assignment: Protect John Connor. John Connor(Edward Furlong) is now about 10 years of age and must evade a new Terminator sent to kill him;The T-1000(Robert Patrick). Sarah, John, and The Terminator journey together on their quest to stop Judgement Day, with a trailing, shape-shifting Termiantor trailing from behind.

    This is the greatest of the Terminator trilogy. I have watched three times in the past year and have not found anything that Cameron could have improved on. The move is a masterpiece in every aspect of film. Schwarzenegger's acting might not be incredible but this is the perfect role for him. He isn't supposed to show emotion or feelings. He is a machine. I hate almost every one of his movies besides this trilogy because he is a horrible actor but he works perfectly into this role.

    The special effects are incredible beyond belief. The shape-shifting T-1000 is some of the greatest animation I have witnessed in cinema history. It absolutely blew my mind when I first experienced this visual extravaganza. The animation looked so real(remembering this was a good ten years). The movie included fast-paced action along with some clever sci-fi drama/horror. The idea of a vast army of machines taking over the world after sending off warheads to every major city should be scary enough. But the T-1000 has very little lines and is just creepy enough to make twitch when you see him.

    Sci-fi movies can rarely be made in such way that can be looked at as works of art. This is one of the few exceptions. The prediction of judgment day with Hamilton watching a playground full of kids be burnt to the ground is an absolute brilliant portrayal of Armageddon. The theme that men will destroy themselves is also shown throughout the movie also and is even said by The Terminator" It's in your nature to destroy yourselves". This brings the movie to a whole new level of sci-fi.

    Overall, Termiantor II: Judgement Day is an absolute must see classic. If you have not seen it, buy it! Because once you have seen it, you will want to do so anyways. It is fast paced and highly enjoyable for just about every audience.

    I highly recommend this movie.
    10RM851222

    Movie that everyone should see!

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    WOW! The best word that describes this movie is "wow"! Not only to say that this is the best Action movie of all time, this is probably one of the greatest movies ever made . The people in my country watched this film when there where limited VHS cassettes at all. And again, my favorite Director did an timeless epic-masterpiece. Yes, an epic. Every scene in this movie is beyond the perfection. The timeless plot. Groundbreaking effects. Unforgettable "Hasta la vista, baby." .

    Perfect direction for a sci-fix action film. When the action starts, you're in for the ride of your life. There never be the same movie like T2. What else I can say about this film? A Must see for everyone.

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    • Trivia
      Robert Patrick undertook a rigorous running regime and practiced breathing only through his nose, in order to appear to be a cyborg that could run at high speeds without showing fatigue. He had trained so hard that he was able to catch up to Edward Furlong on his dirt bike with ease.
    • Goofs
      When the Terminator uses the M79 "Thumper" Grenade Launcher to blast open a door at Cyberdyne he is only standing about 10 ft away from the door and it explodes magnificently. This is impossible as the 40mm HE (High Explosive) rounds fired from this weapon do not arm themselves until they have traveled 30 meters (approx 90 feet). So the round would have simply dented the door or punched a 40mm size hole in it depending on the material the door was made of.
    • Quotes

      The Terminator: Hasta la vista, baby.

    • Crazy credits
      Play the Nintendo Game from Acclaim/Lin Entertainment
    • Alternate versions
      On the 'Ultimate Edition' DVD as well as the 'Skynet Edition' Blu-ray, there are three versions of the film, albeit only two at the menu, the Theatrical and Special Edition versions. However, highlighting the 'Special Edition' option and keying in '82997' (August 29, 1997), will open a Extended Special Edition Option, with the T-1000 searching John's room and an Alternate ending added on and replaced. Some DVD players may need to push ENTER between each digit.
    • Connections
      Edited into Lethal Enforcers (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      You Could Be Mine
      Performed by Guns N' Roses

      Written by Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose

      Published by Guns N' Roses Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
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      • Official site (3D re-release) (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El Exterminator 2
    • Filming locations
      • Bayside Parkway & Gateway Boulevard, Fremont, California, USA(Cyberdyne, Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Pictures
      • Pacific Western
      • Lightstorm Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $102,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $205,881,154
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,765,506
      • Jul 7, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $517,778,573
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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