Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Name: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: July 3, 1991
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton

1991

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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TV-14

TriStar Pictures | Release Date: July 3, 1991

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton

Summary: In a future, war-ravaged Los Angeles in which the machines have taken over the earth, a faction of human rebels led by an adult John Connor do battle with the cyborgs. Two "intelligent machines" have been dispatched to the past, one -- a replica of the Terminator model T-800 which dominated the original film -- to protect the young Connor,In a future, war-ravaged Los Angeles in which the machines have taken over the earth, a faction of human rebels led by an adult John Connor do battle with the cyborgs. Two "intelligent machines" have been dispatched to the past, one -- a replica of the Terminator model T-800 which dominated the original film -- to protect the young Connor, the other -- a shape-shifting metallic T-1000 -- to kill him. … Expand

Director: James Cameron

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 137 min

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Rick Groen

A great movie... A pop epiphany, marking that commercially creative point where the power of Hollywood meets the purity of myth. Read full review

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San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

Terminator 2 imagines things you wouldn't even be likely to dream and gets these visions onto the screen with a seamlessness that's mind-boggling. [3 July 1991, Daily Datebook, p.E1]

Newsweek - David Ansen

Cameron's achievement isn't only technical. He's using all the not-so-cheap thrills of a violent genre to make a movie with an antiviolence message, and the wonder of T2 is that he pulls it off without looking silly. Read full review

Rolling Stone - Peter Travers

The film's relentless pummeling grows wearying at 135 minutes. The first Terminator, a half-hour shorter, was leaner and meaner. Read full review

USA Today - Susan Wloszczyna

Arnie is Arnie. He has all the cute lines ("No problemo," "Hasta la vista, baby''). And he does more with a squint than anyone since Popeye. [3 July 1991, Life, p.1D]

TV Guide Magazine - Staff (Non Credited)

Trend-setting visuals compensate for a plot that lacks the imagination and edge of the 1984 original. Read full review

The New Republic - Stanley Kauffmann

The surprise is that a picture made to be exciting for 136 minutes is so unexciting most of the time. It starts with a bang and keeps banging, so there's little suspense and no crescendo. [12 Aug 1991, p.28]

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bud389

Apr 28, 2011

This is a prime example of a grade-A action film, it's got drama, family values, action moments with meaning which aren't just random "spur of the moment" scenes added for filler, each scene has a reason and direction with where they're going with the film as a whole. The soundtrack, my godThis is a prime example of a grade-A action film, it's got drama, family values, action moments with meaning which aren't just random "spur of the moment" scenes added for filler, each scene has a reason and direction with where they're going with the film as a whole. The soundtrack, my god the soundtrack, the instrumentals are completely memorable, and i bet the intense intro song will be pounding in your head days after you've finished watching it. It's one of the most memorable and highly underrated, from the looks of the critic scores on here, action movies of all time.… Expand

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Fire_Charizard

Aug 25, 2018

One simple word to discribe this movie. Amazing ! I watch this once a year and listen to the OST from time to time. I recommend the extended edition but the theatrical version is fine too.

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eldarkness

Feb 27, 2013

I love science-fiction, its my favourite genre and this film is the peak of a masterpiece that hollywood can offer to us. James Cameron were a god behind the cameras in this film

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Sachi

Dec 15, 2011

Terminator 2 is an amazing and enjoying thrill ride that is one of the best action movies ever. The plot is very well constructed, the acting (especially Arnold Schwarzennegger's Terminator) is top-notch and very memorable. The amount of depth each character has is just amazing and youTerminator 2 is an amazing and enjoying thrill ride that is one of the best action movies ever. The plot is very well constructed, the acting (especially Arnold Schwarzennegger's Terminator) is top-notch and very memorable. The amount of depth each character has is just amazing and you identify with each character, there is such an emotional charge to each moment that you are sucked into the movie. The action scenes are top-notch and will keep you enthralled in it, there are many in the movie and suspense is well-maintained when needed as well. The movie is sure to be remembered and quoted every time for a long time ("Hasta La Vista, Baby"). Flaws, there are hardly any except for maybe it can be a bit lengthy and the action takes some time to get interesting but once it does it's awesome and it is a small flaw though. Overall, Terminater 2 is a smash-hit movie that is an example of a super-action flick deftly crafted with emotion that will be remembered forever and is almost as good as the first one. Breakdown for "Terminator 2: Judgement Day": Presentation: 9.7, Plot: 9.8, Acting: 9.9, Script: 9.7, Lasting Appeal: 10, Verdict: 9.8 out of 10 "Amazing".… Expand

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ydnar4

Jul 14, 2015

Terminator 2 is what all action films aspire to be. This film has changed big budget action films for the better. The characters have so much depth. Arnold is so likeable for the audience which was something I wasn't expecting and I love that James Cameron allowed him to be the hero in thisTerminator 2 is what all action films aspire to be. This film has changed big budget action films for the better. The characters have so much depth. Arnold is so likeable for the audience which was something I wasn't expecting and I love that James Cameron allowed him to be the hero in this film, besides Robert Patrick makes an outstanding villain. Linda Hamilton kicks ass and is the flag carrier for woman action stars I wish Hollywood would realize how effective she is in this movie and start casting more women in strong roles. Edward Furlong also stands out as John Connor. Young actors can drag down a film in a lot of circumstances but he is another strong point and I love the interaction between him and Arnold, its priceless. James Cameron bettered the first Terminator in almost everyway here, the CGI is great and the action still holds up after almost 25 years.… Expand

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Iky009

Jan 6, 2014

A continuação que conseguiu ser melhor que a original.

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John5ey

Dec 4, 2012

From watching this movie I thought the graphics were **** and that they could of done better with the ending it's just them distorting the chips in liquid that completely does NOT look like actual melted metal. So PipeBomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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