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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating4.5

DirectorJames Cameron

ProducerJames Cameron, Van Ling

ScreenwriterJames Cameron, William Wisher Jr.

DistributorPioneer Entertainment, Live Video, Artisan Entertainment, TriStar Pictures

Release Date DateJul 3, 1991, Wide

LanguageEnglish

Runtime2h 16m

Introduction

In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot.

Critics Reviews

Jay Carr2.1

345

Apr 27, 2018
In "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," the tables turn as the formidable T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) becomes the protector of young John Connor (Edward Furlong), rather than his pursuer. With the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick) hot on their trail, John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) find themselves relying on the once-terrifying machine. While the revamped T-800 adds an intriguing twist to the narrative, aligning him with the good guys robs him of some of the original's fierce allure. Despite this shift, the film successfully combines thrilling action with unexpected emotional depth, particularly in the evolving bond between John and the T-800.

Nick Schager4.3

480

Aug 31, 2017
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" remains a masterpiece even decades after its release. Set eleven years after the original, it follows young John Connor as he is pursued by the shape-shifting T-1000, while being protected by the revamped T-800. The film's thrilling action, feminist themes, and profound storytelling make it a standout in cinematic history. The bond formed between John and the T-800 adds emotional depth, further enhancing its timeless appeal. Even today, "T2" stands tall, outshining many modern Hollywood films with its powerful narrative and visual prowess.
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