Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

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Nearly 10 years have passed since Sarah Connor was targeted for termination by a cyborg from the future. Now her son, John, the future leader of the resistance, is the target for a newer, more deadly terminator. Once again, the resistance has managed to send a protector back to attempt to save John and his mother Sarah. (imdb)

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Directed By: James Cameron

Written By: James Cameron, William Wisher

Starring: Robert Patrick, Xander Berkeley, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Morton, Edward Furlong, Dean Norris, Linda Hamilton, Earl Boen, S. Epatha Merkerson, Castulo Guerra, Jenette Goldstein, Danny Cooksey

Genres: Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action

Franchise: Terminator

AKA: T2

Country: France, USA

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Stars	User	Rating
47	doctor7	90 _91st
This movie is the true reason for Arnold Schwarzenegger's fame. He plays the role of the Terminator to perfection and Robert Patrick's distinct haunting presence is brilliant. The visuals are, even now, quite impressive. The dialog and story are both excellent. Indeed, this is one of the best action films you'll ever see and arguably James Cameron's best film.
21	luc	98 _99th
What a super movie. I like it very much. Great action of trucks, motorbike and helicopter. The super robot in liquid metal was excellent, great effects.
17	NathanDarko	100 _99th
1991..the year Cameron made the best SciFi-Action movie of all time. With a monster budget of 94. Million $ ( that was a record in 1991 ) he created a movie that stands for a whole generation. Dark, brutal and dystopian. A movie with no hope and no happy end.130 thrilling minutes full of action you've never seen before. Terminator is an inherent part of the 90's. Judgement day will come, it's just a matter of time
14	Alex Watkins	6 _98th
The most awesomely entertaining piece of anti-capitalist entertainment ever made, in which an outlaw biker goes up against the military-industrial complex with the help of a mental hospital inmate and her Public Enemy-t-shirt-wearing, bank-robbing son to destroy a corporation while being pursued by the most fearsome villain of all: a white cop. The leftist politics of Terminator 2 have only made themselves ever clearer and, sadly, more relevant in the decades since its release.
12	juntakinte99	91 _85th
I've never liked the criticism that James Cameron is a filmmaker more interested in technology as opposed to human drama. Sure, this picture is remarkably forward thinking in its application of CGI, photography, and practical effects. But it is also an incredible coming-of-age story on how John Connor becomes who he is and one of the best action movie parts for an actress ever. And the philosophical theme of "No fate but what we make" is up there with the Matrix. A classic in sci-fi.
11	BeeDub	95 _91st
Amazing action movie. Arnie is solid, the direction is impeccable, and the enormous budget is all on the screen. I felt physically exhausted after it was over. Minus five points for the insufferable Edward Furlong.
10	Bunyas	97 _99th
A perfect flawless film by my favorite director James Cameroon.
9	Jeb	100 _98th
Best action movie ever created period. Incredible special effects that suprisingly still hold up today and amazing action sequences combined with a extremely brilliant plot makes this one of the best films ever to hit the big screen. Brought the sci-fi genre to a whole new level!
8	Tripwyre	95 _96th
One of the best sequels ever made. Between this and Aliens, Cameron has a knack for cranking it to 11 in follow-ups. The special effects still look amazing this many years later, and the plot is a simple set-up for a two and a half hour high-speed chase. It's impressive how robotic Schwarzenegger and Patrick can make their expressions and intonations. It's seemingly emotionless work, but their movement is so subtly unnatural. This is absolutely epic cinema, and easily Arnold's best film.
8	theficionado	63 _61st
Emotionally manipulative holocaust of playground, Robert Patrick is awesome, shit blows up, Robert Patrick continues being awesome, more shit blows up, Arnold has no idea what tears are despite complex understanding of human anatomy, Edward Furlong switches between emoting incredulity and hysteria, time paradox, more shit than ever blows up, Linda Hamilton is stupidly spared, Robert Patrick enters death throes, robots impart valuable lesson about being human, end's ambiguity ruined by sequels.
8	BillyShears	100 _98th
Come with me if you want to be enthralled.
7	lrampartl	92 _95th
For a movie concerned with the apocalypse and machines and everything, this was a really good movie about fatherhood. And who would've thought Edward Furlong couldn't be topped by Stahl?
7	ozymandius10	94 _99th
For what it is (an action flick), it's the best of it's kind. This is THE action movie, and is one of the few instances where the sequel improved upon the previous film. The only other movie that could fight for the title with this one is possibly Die Hard. But that's a different conversation for a different day.
6	Pickpocket	10 _98th
doctor7, this is not the true reason for Arnold's fame, he was already an established movie star way before this and also Mr. Universe multiple times. In reality it is an instant classic and one of the few sequels that is better than the original. Arguably the best action movie ever. Robert Patrick is possibly the most perfectly cast villain I've seen, so perfect.
6	Luna6ix	90 _97th
Undoubtedly one of the best sci-fi/action movies to ever be made, who cares if Arnold isn't the best actor in the world, what we have here is an important and successful and well made movie that is in no way a failure.
6	Leonardis	98 _98th
A sequel that is every bit as good and slightly better than the already awesome original. This sequel packs some of the greatest action scenes ever and some good visual effects. This one also adds some emotion to the series which is nice. Well made up and down.
5	Ytadel	10 _99th
The greatest Arnold movie and one of the best sci-fi action movies ever made; a supremely epic and utterly action-packed rollercoaster. Robert Patrick and his oft-stabbing hands make for a terrifying villain. It has a sleek style distinctly different than the urban grit of the first film, but does it with so much panache that the tonal shift is all good. The T-1000 effects still look excellent twenty years later.
5	zapfdingbat	90 _90th
Great action, special effects that still hold up after all this time. Corny at times but it's a lot more than can be expected from most action movies.
5	easydiff	92 _97th
Pure balls-out action with a moral shoehorned in, one of the greats of action cinema.
5	Shmendrek	5 _96th
One of the best action films ever made. The special effects still hold up really well in spite of being some 16 years old, and I cry like a fucking baby every time I see the ending.
5	nauru	100 _99th
Contains some of the greatest action sequences ever filmed. With the exception of the Matrix, no other action movie even comes close to the production and direction quality of Terminator 2.
5	Bunken	95 _99th
20 years after the release T2 still stands as one of the absolute best action films in my book. Hamilton, Furlong, Patrick and Schwarzenegger are all spot on in Cameron's dark pre-dystopian masterpiece. One of those films I could watch any day!
5	Paxton	75 _78th
I'd rank this higher if it weren't for Aliens. That movie has not aged at all, whereas this one has. Furlong is almost intolerable on rewatch.
5	Jasongirl67	70 _48th
Good follow up But it was just a little too out there for my taste
4	CCLZA	75 _63rd
Despite having being done 17 years ago, the effects and action sequences are jaw-dropping and thrilling, which is by far its best asset.
4	BattleToad	87 _82nd
More action packed than the first, Terminator 2 is a more balanced thriller than the first. It's less of a horror film, and more of a sci-fi film, and it greatly strengthens the story and the time travel aspect. T2 also introduced the T-1000 who will forever be one of the most menacing movie villains. Really good!
4	Kojiless	98 _99th
Marks the beginning and end of Eddie Furlong's illustrious career.
4	HP_Buttcraft	90 _91st
A movie that raised the bar for action films.
4	gogokain	90 _96th
Linda Hamilton must have been spent every waking moment in acting class during the seven years between this and the original.
4	Radres	95 _99th
This one i think, is what made James Cameron "the" James Cameron. A movie which can outsand the test of time and managed to get even better than its prequel.
4	TedDedon	95 _94th
T2: Judgment Day is the greatest action movie ever created. From start to finish it is nonstop with some of the most incredible situations that create a wow-a-minute type atmosphere with one heck of a cool character leading the way. It's an absolute masterpiece.
4	Spunkie	75 _90th
From the age action-packed movies still had something to offer not as a sidekick.
4	vesupria	5 _44th
This just seemed to be missing something that the original had. The atmosphere didn't quite feel right, and the best parts were the action scenes which seemed to see a giant lull in the middle, and the finale seemed a bit 'cheesy', I guess because it's fairly similar to the original but a bit more 'teary.' I also think that Arnie made a better 'evil' Terminator.
4	KasperL	90 _97th
It's T2. No mini-review necessary!
4	Vandelay1	97 _99th
Very Great
4	TheRealJ-Ro	85 _84th
Still a pinnacle of action flicks, the end battle is still epic.
4	Kusanagi	90 _96th
Oh yeah, the crown jewel of the Terminator series. I only hope that T4 will live up to this and not the crappy T3
4	Efrye	90 _93rd
The special effects hold up well even today (2009), some of the characters are surprisingly interesting, and it seems as if Cameron put a little more thought into the plot, filling some of the holes from the first movie along the way. There are still a couple of things with the time traveling part of the story that don't make a whole lot of sense, but that's just a minor flaw in an otherwise really fun movie.
4	Lord Moe	95 _93rd
While the original Terminator relies more on horror, this movie relies more on action. And boy does it have a lot of it. This could easily be considered the greatest action movie of all time. But it's not all about action. If it were all action, it would be pretty forgettable. The action is intense because we care about the characters in the movie. Both the characters and the story are the strongest points of the film. If you haven't seen it, see it. It's a mandatory film.
4	Dakota99	8 _88th
I know so many people look at this as the greatest thing since sliced bread. While I agree it's a great action movie, it's not my favorite like most. It's weird to see how different this is from the first one, especially if you read into the production of this, and just how massive the budget and movie in general was for it's time. They absolutely nailed it too. We get Linda and Arnold back and they're just as good as before. Great villain, great affects. Great all around movie.
4	Hawkins	89 _88th
Iconic motorcycle-shotgun-flipping Hollywood action, and more than any other movie makes me nostalgic for the days of the video rental store. The liquid metal Boss Godfrey character works so well you forget it's a twist that he's the bad guy. John Connor isn't taken seriously enough given his importance in the plot, but I'm not convinced the actor is the problem. He's being hunted by a cyborg and they give him Bart Simpson lines! Hasta la vista, young Furlong flips hair, rides off on dirt bike
3	cagedwisdom	100 _90th
When a robot played by Scwartzenegger is the most charismatic & likable character in a film there's cause for alarm. Aside him is a douchy kid played by a douchy kid who can't act and an insane woman whose self-assuredness is annoying as hell. It's a testament then to everything beyond the characters and campy dialog how fantastic it still is. Great direction & effects, amazing soundtrack. The high point of Arnold's career.
3	AFlickering	6 _87th
easy to forget amid the goofy jokes and surrogate paternal bonding that when this gets dark it's dark as fuck, from the nuclear skin-flaying nightmare to the home invasion. it also remains one of the great action epics, the ALIENS to the first's ALIEN, full of vintage analog set pieces and horrifying CGI (FYC: when patrick melts through the bars in the psych ward and his gun gets caught for a second), all the while complicating its precursor's naked fear of technology and mortality.
3	MJVmovieMan	96 _99th
One of the best films of all time and one of the best sequels of all time. Cameron's return to the Terminator saga comes off not only necessary, but emerges as a storytelling and visual masterpiece. Rather than settle for an action-ride, James Cameron reaches far with an unsettling horror tale of survival and a young boy seeing his only father figure in the eyes of a machine. Boasting great pacing, an excellent cast, and pioneering visual effects, "T2" is a rare filmmaking achievement.
3	frederic_g54	10 _97th
Growing up, T2 was the film that sparked my interest into the magic of filmmaking and I have no problem whatsoever calling this the best action movie ever made. Great follow-up to the classic original with some spectacular action and surprising dramatic depth. An awesome ride worth revisiting every year.
3	jonny_boy	92 _98th
Why don't they make movies like this anymore? Almost everything is as perfect as pure action movie can be.
3	XakkMaster	94 _95th
Perhaps the most entertaining and re-watchable action movie ever made. I watched it on an almost weekly basis as a kid and owned the action figures. This is the role Arnold was meant to play. T-1000 is one of the most terrifying villains in film history and the special effects remain impressive over twenty years later. Music, image, the technical detail... There's really not much else to say. It improves on the original and has tons of memorable lines with a wicked smart script.
3	omgfridge	9 _92nd
What action movies should be like.
3	DavidBlast	85 _88th
Bigger, more ambitious, but also more family friendly than the first instalment. 'Terminator 2' may not be entirely as bad-ass as 'Aliens', but it is still a must-see blockbuster of the 90s, complete with groundbreaking CGI, action galore and Arnold's rather touching line: "I know now why you actors act, but it is something I can never do."
3	MArkjp	95 _97th
"You think I'm unemotional, don't you? I can be emotional. Jesus, I cried like a child at the end of Terminator 2"
3	hellboy76	96 _99th
Still one of the pinnacles of action and sci-fi.
3	guy piranha	90 _98th
It's the rock version of a punk predecessor, as nicely supported by arnold's respective wardrobe. Cameron added fun and mass appeal to the formula, but by going for a broader audience, he had to make concessions that somewhat hurt the source material. not the least of which was the absolutely annoying edward furlong. However, the general craft and action setpieces are out of this world, and as blockbusters go, near perfect and infinitely rewatchable.
3	brandons	93 _96th
T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye-popping visual effects, but what takes this sci-fi/action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters.
3	SageSledge	100 _91st
Blending action, sci-fi, humour, and unadulterated thrills into one impeccable package, "Terminator 2" is, and always will be, at least to me, the perfect action movie, an unrelenting bombast of amazing set pieces, exceptional narrative turns, and fantastic performances, that never fails to deliver one hell of an explosive knockout punch of sheer entertainment, from beginning to end. Riding the fine line between blockbuster entertainment and potential schlock has never been this much fun.
2	fudgieb	96 _91st
The first rated R movie I ever saw in a theatre. My dad took my brother and I. I never forget it. The best of the Terminator series.
2	TripleSH	84 _77th
Yes, the special effects were revolutionary. Yes, it was a worthy sequel. Yes, the humor is dry, yet spot-on. OK, you get a good score this time, James Cameron.
2	MartinTeller	80 _66th
Riddled with unanswered questions and gaping plot holes. I lost track of how many times I asked myself "why didn't he just...?", and they don't even bother trying to explain how the T-1000 works. And man, Edward Furlong just sucks. However, if you want some well-crafted action scenes, you could certainly do much worse. Cameron's lust for stylish violence and high-tech weaponry is kind of disturbing, and frankly, the guy sounds like a real dick. But he sure blows stuff up real good.
2	Magb	80 _61st
One of the all-time greats of the balls-to-the-wall action movie genre.
2	SlrSoapbox	90 _92nd
One aspect of this film that really stuck out at me was Sarah Connor's complete physical and mental transformation - you can tell just how emotionally broken she is just looking in her eyes. The special effects still hold up incredibly well (even moreso than in Terminator) and certain scenes (such as Sarah's nightmare of the inevitable apocalypse) have a huge emotional impact. I do feel the need to point out a paradox - how could the T-100 participate in the destruction of his digital ancestor?
2	ASyD	97 _98th
a perfect epic action movie...long and legendary (rightfuly so)
2	svicciarelli	96 _96th
One of the truly great action pictures to come out of Hollywood. Terrific in every aspect: technical, acting, writing, drama, it has it all.
2	ServantDagon	94 _90th
Arnold's defining role.
2	DrxCapio	95 _99th
A much better movie than either one surrounding it. The technology fifteen years ago would be dated by most standards, but Cameron knew what he could get away with, and it works beautifully. Take careful notice of the scene where Sarah Connor is tending to the Terminator - instead of a reflection in the mirror, Linda Hamilton's twin sister makes an appearance instead.
2	lachapelle	84 _74th
This is one hell of a movie. I would have loved to have seen the first terminator with the budget and production values of this movie. Decent plot and GREAT action. This is the reason why James Cameron is a great director, not Titanic.
2	Jherman89	90 _93rd
Aside from The Godfather, one of the few sequels that delivers as much, if not more, than it's great predecessor.
2	grimsooth	82 _86th
This one might even be better than the last on. Damn. It doesn't make much sense, but it is internally consistent, well written, and interesting.
2	TheDiceman	70 _82nd
Great action film.
2	hojo	95 _97th
God I love it.
2	anderton	90 _88th
One of those very rare movies that is literally non-stop action. More of this, Mr. Cameron! Second only to Aliens.
2	bizort	92 _96th
One of the few sequels that was better than the original. The only annoying part of the movie is the kid constantly screaming and crying
2	RFaraday	100 _93rd
Sheer perfection. This is Arnold and Cameron at the peak of their games. A young Edward Furlong probably could have used some help, but ultimately he doesn't hurt an otherwise fantastic action movie. My favorite thing about this film is that the effects used for the T-1000 (done in 1991!) look better than lots of CG does today.
2	Nathan S	4 _74th
It's safe to say this is one of the best action movies ever made. It's bigger, faster, more hyperbolic than its predecessor. No doubt an impressive technical feat, but I fall into the minority who prefer the first film. I don't like the decision to infuse Schwarzenegger's Terminator with humanity, and Edward Furlong is among the most obnoxious child actors. The whole film has this tongue-in-cheek attitude that deprives it of the original's stronger aesthetic and atmosphere.
2	kenche	90 _94th
Best sequel of all time...And, I think it will not be wrong to say Cameron is the best in action films, only watching this film.
2	HalfJapanese	90 _90th
One of the greatest action movies of all time, and a rare sequel that outclasses its predecessor. I'm not fond of the Sarah Connor narration, but it's thankfully brief enough to ignore. Bonus points for being a two-and-a-half hour movie that doesn't become boring at any point before the credits roll.
2	Farzan	83 _79th
The reason we see Arnold as he is today. All of his other films are an excuse to make fun of him, whereas this and the prequel, are quite...legendary. Terminator 2 all be it a bit cheesy at times, has incredible special effects, a good plot, and some mindblowing action sequences. Great Film!
2	twincinema	100 _99th
Rewatching this in 3D, I realized just how long some of the action sequences were. Basically the last 40 minutes is one extended chase scene. I can now see why I loved and watched this film a million times as a kid. It's also really funny, which I am not sure is ever mentioned.
2	Grit	85 _91st
Already an action classic.
2	Boobjuice	79 _77th
Sets the standard for the genre pretty high. Excellent action scenes, really exciting. Robert Patrick has two first names, two piercing blue eyes, and an affinity for playing creepy-ass shapeshifting cyborgs.
2	nandorizzi	100 _99th
If James Cameron had done an excellent job in the first, imagine what he would do with a mega budget in hand. Much emotion and impeccable special effects.
2	muutanet	76 _76th
Bad Schwarzenegger turned to good one! More astonished effects. Classic.
2	Wiche	86 _91st
Best sequel ever I guess. And for Schwarzenegger this is really the role of his life. The way he acts in this movie is just unbelievable. Best performance of his carreer. The liquid Terminator is also superb. James Cameron made a great movie! Top and a must-see!
2	andayb	85 _97th
the gold standart of action thrillers. impeccably paced and edited, this is the defining masterpiece of Cameron. T1000 is the scariest villain of all time.
2	muzak66	88 _86th
great movie
2	Neonman	97 _99th
Nothing in T2 stands out, because every molecule of this movie is at utmost perfection. This movie is just one long "AWESOME!" scene with a coherent narrative running through it. This was the first "grown-ups" movie I ever saw and I think I've seen this more times than any other movie.
2	Langelund (CinemaZone.dk)	95 _97th
Greatest, most enduring action flick of the nineteens? If not of all time. Extremely entertaining - even at the 50th viewing.
2	Optimus_mike	90 _90th
All sci-fi action movies must be judged by this one.
2	Josie19	89 _97th
Certainly in the conversation for the greatest action/thriller films of all time, T2 is the very rare sequel that actually surpasses the original. But this is more than simply a thriller with its dark and frightening images of the coming apocalypse that the principals are willing to fight tooth and nail and die for in an attempt to prevent. And of course Schwarzenegger's casting as Termi is nothing short of brilliant. If you only watch one suspense/thriller film this year, choose T2.
2	CosmicMonkey	85 _86th
Cameron wasn't content with just making a fun movie about Arnie shooting things so he made a deeply anti-fascist parable where the villains are corporations, the military and murderous White cops. While I miss the apocalyptic bleakness and brooding atmosphere of the original, this is the superior film in almost every way. The acting better, the script deeper and more complex and the action scenes more magnificent. The vfx still look great 30 years later.
2	Crim122	100 _90th
For me this will always bet the best sci fi action film, it proves that action films can be smart while staying entertaining.
2	ABUNCHOFCATS	90 _85th
Leaps and bounds above the first one and one of the finest action movies I've yet to see.
2	ivanmcneill	100 _95th
Fantastic futuristic sci-fi movie of its time
2	Geckomayhem	100 _94th
The Terminator story is very cool. This second instalment in the series showcases... so much. For its time it has absolutely amazing effects. It is pure action; and pure win. I'll be back.
2	Gatt	98 _94th
I saw this opening night on the July 4th with my brother and a friend. It was the first midnight showing of a movie that I had ever been too. I love the steel blue color palette throughout the movie. One of the great action flicks. Two points off only because of Edward Furlong.
2	mwgerb	79 _94th
The film has some weaker moments than the original: it is less taut, Furlong isn't old enough to play bad-ass without coming off as whiny, the science and internal logic is less rigorous, and the lines can be cheesier. However, it makes up for it with some of the best action scenes in any film, and with Arnold reprising what rightfully should be a once-in-a-lifetime role, alongside Linda Hamilton's absolutely stunning performance.
2	Bobby1974	95 _89th
Words fail me on how good this sequel is.
2	axleblaze	100 _98th
Probably the best action movie ever made. A smart, intense technical marvel. The fact that the computer effects still look good shows what a difference care makes in this sort of thing.
2	silvio	100 _94th
In ten words or less: The consummate action sci-fi.
2	dunbar	96 _97th
This (possibly alongside Die Hard) has set the benchmark on what any modern day action movie should hope to achieve. Alongside the impressive explosions, chases, suspense and effects (which were limited by the technology of the time and thus didn't lead to a CGI wank fest) there are also characters that we meet (and ones that have grown since Terminator) who we can react to emotionally. We can cheer them on, empathise with their plight or hurt with their defeat. This is brilliant entertainment!
2	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	80 _89th
Terminator 2: Judgment Day never quite becomes the complete film that the first Terminator was, but is still a good action film that will keep you entertained. The best part are the special effects, while the worst comes in the form of a couple of character decisions and the fact that our villain, while menacing, doesn't show up often enough to gives us thrills and chills. But there are explosions and gunfights that are well-made, so you'll likely not be disappointed if you watch it.
2	vahidart	100 _94th
excellent!
2	dylanwilson6	80 _80th
I don't know why, but I get the feeling I liked the first one a touch more. Don't get me wrong, this one is great with some special effects that still hold up fairly well. I think the first one just had a little more to it, plus the fact that it was a little more (scary?), just a human pitted against one of these killing machines. Still, Arnold controls the screen and is a complete badass.
2	VengefulKBM	95 _97th
This is one of the best action movies of all time, and James Cameron's best movie. The original Terminator was already great, but this manages to surpass it in practically every way, with great performances from everybody involved, a smart script, and effects that somehow still don't look dated even 25 years later.
2	joel-w-m	8 _81st
It's a great action movie-the set pieces are thrilling, the slippery villain excellent, the SFX hold up well, and stoic Terminator and badass Sarah make a great one-two punch of heroes (Furlong's turn is mediocre)-but its mix of searing dystopian sci-fi and raw human emotion (see Sarah's fantastic narrations: "Of all the would-be fathers who came and went over the years...this machine was the only one who measured up. In an insane world, it was the sanest choice") make it a great movie, period.
2	hakkanarejo	100 _91st
James Cameron's "The Terminator", the imminent threat of a nuclear holocaust from which intelligent machines will emerge to crush the last vestiges of human existence, Sarah Connor has been institutionalized and separated from her son. Informed of the future, she knows that young John Connor will survive and become leader of the human race. However, the machines of 2029 know it too, and once again they send a cyborg assassin back through time to terminate the potential saviour.
2	Antonio P	100 _98th
I remember this movie when it came out to cinema. This was probably the first movie I saw in cinema where technology was a 0 back then with film making loud noises as you watched. I remember the T 1000 being so powerful in this movie that I was like man how are they going to defeat it. Probably should have picked another kid to do the John Connor because he seems annoying. Great movie though.
1	asim	90 _83rd
One of the two defining movies of the 90's action genre. Special effects that are still timely. And an actual story with emotional tugs, twists, and layers; you feel like someone actually went and wrote based on characters, not just plot and FX service. DIE HARD works better due to Willis and a simpler, catchy plotline, but TERMINATOR 2 is the brassy older cousin with panache.
1	grimace98	90 _96th
They stopped judgment day. Then, in T3, they didn't. WTF.
1	TheDenizen	90 _95th
Stellar big budget action flick packed with incredible CGI effects for when this was made. At times though, this feels more like a series of action scenes strung together and less like an actual story. Good thing that action is awesome and frequent, so you almost don't notice....I still prefer the original Terminator though.
1	dere	95 _97th
The movie that defines action, Hollywood and the nineties for me.
1	Kavu	84 _83rd
Hamilton and Furlong are awful and the script could use some polishing but it's still awesome.
1	saving	95 _95th
Awesome! Ground-breaking in its day
1	Bricks	88 _99th
The sequel eclipses the original. A true legend.
1	Ronin167	91 _97th
Hell yeah.
1	IcyBrian	97 _97th
Even better than the original. Great combination of action, humor, and sci-fi.Would have liked to have seen more glimpses of the future, but that's a minor nitpick given how awesome the rest of the movie is.
1	CDNDestroyer	98 _89th
Greatest action movie ever.
1	kafka1325	85 _98th
When I was younger (during the war ;D) i loved action movies now it is not that story...But ultimately movie of action is this...I think i watched him at least 15 times...
1	Ayavaron	100 _97th
One of the greatest action films of all time.
1	lemmykoopa	100 _94th
The best sequel ever made.
1	fingernail	80 _54th
Great movie.
1	nutcrackr	92 _99th
Not sure there will be another like it. Watching it again in 2016, after so long, just emphasizes what a masterful sci-fi action movie this is. The subtle things it does towards the end, like the shimmer on the T-1000, are something that can be treasured for decades into the future.
1	xlucidx	91 _97th
One of the top 10 greatest action movies of all time.
1	th_mertens	66 _40th
Probably Michael Bay's wet dream.
1	CinematicESP	92 _91st
An action classic. The best of the series. Looks way slick for its age.
1	Projekt	96 _86th
One of the few sequels that is better than the original.
1	Cowman	75 _75th
When both Terminators are fighting it is awesome. When Arnold is on screen, shit is real. When the kid opens its mouth, things tend to get annoying and flagrantly cheesy. Because of this I was confronted with my memories of this being the most awesome film ever. Kind of painful, actually.
1	Duck_King	95 _97th
One of the greatest action films of all time, and probably Schwarzenegger's best movie of all time. The special effects still hold up well to this day, and it's a shame that Terminator 3 was nowhere near this level of achievement.
1	Skenkere	77 _78th
Far better than the first fillm, this one is awesome from start to finish, and doesn't drag at all in its long runtime. Arnold and Robert Patrick are both eerily robotic, and although Furlong is kinda annoying, the rest of the cast is good too. Surprisingly, the special effects still hold up by today's standards. Great action movie all around. My only beef with it is the ending, because I can't see how T4 is possibly gonna work, given T2's ending.
1	warlock	88 _89th
A very worthy sequel to the original. At the time, the special effects of the scenes with the T-1000 were just amazing!
1	saucyjack	89 _86th
Truly fantastic sequel that is probably as good as the sequel could've been, but I prefer the gritty and urgent feel of the original.
1	mistersplice	90 _96th
- excellent
1	axlertan	100 _99th
It's too realistic.My idea...
1	Jezclayton	90 _77th
Groundbreaking effects. Highly enjoyable.
1	snowd3n	2 _31st
I remember watching this in the theater when it first came out and feeling a bit of panic when Sarah Connor has her nuke bomb, dream sequence. The plot is good, the acting is good, the actors themselves are good. But I think that the dark moodiness of the first one, definitely over shadows T2. But a good film none the less.
1	0012	88 _78th
Better then the first one, this is non-stop action, and features one of the evilest screen villians.
1	SCanfield22	89 _84th
Quite possibly one of the best action films ever conceptualized, let alone created, James Cameron broke the mold yet again with this early 90's blockbuster through his use of expert pacing, invention and implementation of CGI, and its emotionally weighted script.
1	Matthias99	95 _93rd
A worthy sequel to the original Terminator. Another sci-fi classic, with amazing (at the time; now they're about what you get on made-for-tv movies) special effects and a brilliant villain.
1	jacobkosh	97 _99th
The best action movie ever made. Scary, funny, and surprisingly humane.
1	fyngyrz	10 _96th
Crazy apocolyptic adventure doesn't get any better than this.
1	jonquill	90 _79th
There have been many stoic villians in movie history. If this one ever pulled me over, I'd probably keel over with fear.
1	Dustyd	85 _94th
Benchmark action film.
1	darkman	85 _94th
The best special effects of it's time. A modern classic.
1	kdevine	90 _82nd
While this might be a higher rank than the original, like Alien/Aliens, this movie was a better action movie while sacrificing a lot of the Thriler/Suspense.
1	gilderic	92 _91st
One of the best of Cameron, with a perfect mix of humor, action, and science-fiction !
1	thedo666	89 _89th
Possibly the greatest pure action movie of all time. And it even manages a plot.
1	ktappe	93 _81st
Fans of the 1984 original Terminator were simultaneously fearful and anticipatory about this sequel. Fortunately the fears were not warranted--"T2" lived up to the hype and did nothing to damage the backstory of the original (as "T3" did unforunately do later.) Well worth seeing for great action sequences and sci-fi storylines.
1	wcsae	99 _98th
One of the few times in film history that the sequel out performs the orginal. It's even got a governer killer robot in it.
1	Jay Mac	95 _72nd
One of the rare few sequals that can actually be taged with being better than the original.
1	Slow Riot	95 _97th
One of the best action films ever.
1	hellsditch	94 _98th
It's becoming cool to knock this movie now, but come on. My 13-year-old mind was BLOWN when this came out and I still get a kick out of it today. Two Hall of Fame worthy action sequences (the big rig chase and the assault on the Skynet compound) push this towards the top of my favorite action movies ever. "I swear I will not kill anyone." You see? It has a sense of humor too.
1	mohan	97 _83rd
A classic in direction - art of story telling
1	whatismyname	85 _97th
No one could have played a better machine than Arnold, he was born for this role.
1	sork	86 _89th
One of the best action movies ever.
1	booksyouburn	90 _77th
It is hard to believe that this was eighteen years ago, and the visual effects still look better than CGI gophers in Indy 4 (and the story is better too).
1	ruloaas	100 _92nd
One of the best action films in history.
1	bjovi	100 _98th
The best movie of all time.A sci-fi masterpiece,Arnie at his best,Cameron's direction and special effects excellent...
1	kav	89 _89th
The other perfect action film.
1	Garlonuss	99 _99th
Arguably Arnold's best movie ever, this is a superbly crafted story about fate and family.
1	Waldheri	95 _95th
One of the very best science-fiction films ever produced. The graphical effects were nearly futuristic at the time, the whole Terminator plot is interesting (as is any plot concerning a worldwide Apocalypse - especially at the hands of our own creations) and you just have to love Arnold Schwarzenegger's epic performance. It is chock-full of action, weaved into a story that doesn't bore a second. Will the world escape it's dire fate?
1	UniqueName	88 _85th
Come wit me if you want to see explosions. As far as action movies go this is one of the best there is.
1	cap10	100 _88th
This film holds a special place in my heart being that it is my favorite film of all time. It has the right formula using certain amounts of all genre's. Truely epic this one is.
1	eric-jan	75 _74th
Part 2 was the best.
1	begoniabol	82 _83rd
The villain is so awesome. Arnie is badass and hilarious (the smile made me almost cry with laughter) and really good special effects. That boy however is sometimes quite annoying, but I could look over that
1	WWallce4prez	93 _98th
All action films take note: T2 is what you HOPE to achieve. Just brilliant. Robert Patrick gives us one of the best and most frightening villains to date, even another terminator takes 137min to kill him. An absolute classic.
1	Melvin Smif	85 _91st
Just an outright blast, and this is where it should have stopped.
1	proglamer	94 _75th
A feast of action and sci-fi power. However, underneath it all a more serious layer is found - the layer about humanity, time and destiny. The visual effects get old and become laughable, but the story only gets more relevant every day.
1	rayzor_1969	100 _95th
arnold at his best
1	BlaineMC	90 _72nd
cool animation but awsome guns
1	dmguidry	84 _84th
Easily the best of The Terminator franchise, and a truly epic action movie. James Cameron's finest work in my opinion, I only wish they had stopped with this one.
1	Rolad	98 _92nd
Astounding originality, and raw power work together to make one of the most entertaining sci-fi films ever made. A true classic.
1	Rufus	99 _96th
The best of the 3 and probably THE quintessential action movie of the past 20 years.
1	SirStuckey	90 _94th
The best of the series and one of the best action movies ever. It was better in almost every way from the first and it has arguably the most iconic ending in an action movie ever. The only real complaint I can have is with the acting. It felt like Linda Hamilton was trying way to hard as a bad ass chick and Edward Furlong...ugh. In the great pantheon of crappy child actors he isn't the worst, but he's pretty bad. All action fans should see the first two of this series as they are true classics.
1	freqflyer	91 _97th
Awesome flick. One of my all time faves.
1	Okkervil	89 _95th
Super slick and a massive amount of fun. Arnie looks buff as fuck and Robert Patrick is inspired. Cameron does a lot with his bigger budget, but somehow I've always felt that T2 has lacked the charm of the first film. None the less, depite getting the urge to punch Edward Furlong in the balls every time he is on screen, I love this. It sets a supremely high standard for sci-fi/action that not many films since have been able to live up to and it just has so many great scenes.
1	downbeat	93 _90th
T2 is my favorite Cameron film to date. I saw this on blu-ray a few months ago, and even though the CGI is somewhat out of date, the story and action are still awesome. T2 is the best sequel ever, and is Cameron at this best.
1	choobin	95 _78th
aali bood. ye filme kamel bood, ba hameye parameterhaye ye filme khoob. nesbat be filme aval kheili pishraft karde, hata rizakaariaash. az Schwarzenegger khosham miad, az mardane nike roozegare :)
1	Sajberjohan	85 _81st
Scary and good, better than the first movie and better than any of the spinoff series.
1	overrated	95 _99th
Like any other kid who grew up in the 90's this and Jurassic Park are my cinematic throwbacks to childhood - I must have seen this at least a dozen times over the years, a rewatch record. Has some of the most iconic action scenes ever but the nostalgia has worn off a bit. Furlong being annoying as fuck is the main sticking point, also Cameron failing to be persuaded to have early NIN on the soundtrack instead it's G&R/"Bad to the Bone". T-1000 impaling that guard's head is still the shit though.
1	Cinema_Asia	80 _84th
This is a great modern classic and was the first full length movie to showcase complex "morphing" CGI as well as other special effects. It's a good movie that still holds up today but unfortunately the dialog is still a bit cornball at parts.
1	Ray	95 _96th
Probably the best action movie ever made. A brilliant screenplay based around a fantastic plot, this is James Cameron's masterpiece movie. High-octane thrills admist a clever plot, with more than capable acting from it's stars. The Terminator saga should have ended here, on it's highest note.
1	woodoo	85 _63rd
Everything a sequel ought to be.
1	Talyn Golic	90 _90th
Best action movie ever? Almost. Essentially a remake of the original that focuses more on action than the horror, and Cameron turns the action up to 11 for T2. As usual Cameron creates enjoyable characters that we can cheer/boo as needed. However T2, especially with the extended versions, can feel a little bloated, particularly in the middle when the T1000 dissapears from the plot for awhile while the T800 learns to smile. It's still an essential movie for anyone who likes action films though.
1	Authorman	95 _87th
If Arnold couldn't self terminate at the end and had to get John to do it why wouldn't his No Self Termination Chip make him jump off the chain to safety instead of riding it down? Also spoilers.
1	Taliban	100 _99th
Thanks again, Jim.
1	jamesdepaolo	100 _97th
This movie is just a non stop action sci fi dream. James Cameron did a great job. And there is some great great action scenes and the new Terminator was incredible...good job..
1	Rising	90 _86th
The perfect sci-fi/action movie. Has yet to be matched for what it does.
1	Matty	100 _87th
James Cameron has a way of creating the most suspenseful and heart-pumping films out there. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in the role he was born to play in this film. He is at the same time a cold hearted killer robot and a compassionate friend willing to do anything necessary to protect Sarah Connor and her son.
1	xmulderx	90 _95th
YOUR STEP PARENTS ARE DEAD
1	John Quixote	99 _98th
My favorite sci-fi movie. The theme that no one is irredeemable is incredibly powerful and put to good use in this masterpiece of a film.
1	Mr. Film	96 _91st
Its better than the first character, writing, plot and possibly performance-wise, but inferior Direction-wise
1	gorejunky	90 _66th
Good sequel--doesn't take itself too seriously. Plenty of great action and suspense. The ensemble cast is excellent.
1	myfajahas400	93 _79th
A great action movie!
1	mertagabey	90 _97th
this is the best sequel movie, after the Aliens.
1	Johnny Flynn	92 _93rd
One of the 5 best action pictures of all time. One of the rare sequels that surpasses an already quality original.
1	urim666	86 _72nd
best of terminators
1	NothingsGood	90 _96th
Terminator 2 transplants the prequel's notorious antagonist on the side of humanity. Tremendous action and engaging characters lift T2 over its predecessor on every level.
1	Andyviews	90 _86th
Fantastic. Even though I don't get Arnie's final words. Why would Skynet design its killer robots with a sense of attachment to the point where they feel emotional loss when they are about to be terminated and can't be with their objective? Whatever.
1	GreatScott85	98 _92nd
Quite possibly the single greatest pure Hollywood action film of all time. The CG effects, a revolution at the time, still hold up just as well as they did twenty years ago.
1	braddad68	100 _97th
One of the best sequels ever made!
1	Ptendency	98 _98th
cultoooooo
1	SpikyCactus	100 _99th
Top badass moment? "Come with me if you want to live." Always trust a Terminator not to beat around the bush. That's 100% badass and good advice at any time, especially when some liquid metal nutter is after you. Trust me, I know.... No cats, decapitations or chainsaws. There's a fair bit of shattering, melting and general ripping apart going on though.
1	Gnalkhere	85 _81st
I come away from this film, a changed man. I don't understand why people like this more than the first one. It seems like it's comfort in the fact that Ahnuld is the good guy and therefore everyone feels safer.
1	WorkdaLobsta	95 _97th
Better than the first in many ways, but contains just as many instances of "that made no sense". But again, who cares, the pacing is amazing. Incidentally, I stand by the theatrical edit, specifically for the pacing.
1	Calabria	90 _97th
When special effects were still awesome. Sure do hate that kid though...
1	Ryan Lueders (ReelRyan)	100 _99th
Watch this movie, if you want to live! So, it doesn't get any better than T2. The action is great. The comedy is good. Arnold is an imposing figure... [Full Review]
1	jlworld	95 _89th
After watching this movie, you kind of understand why the T-1000 wanted to kill John Conner. Never believed that that squeaky-voiced twerp could ever grow up to be a resistance leader.
1	The Pirate	87 _86th
Schwarzenegger's best performance in his best role.
1	Marcin	88 _91st
Good sequel
1	batolo	92 _95th
This one has aged a lot better than the original.
1	adouble	95 _96th
One of the greatest action movies ever made, hands down. Everything about it is so well made and perfect that it still impresses me to this day.
1	parasyte	99 _97th
A near-perfect 90s action film. Refers to, but does not rely on, its predecessor. It is a long movie but virtually no moments feel wasted.
1	Alex WS	99 _98th
Great atmosphere of a constant, unavoidable terror. Engaging emotional core which gives the already excellent action scenes even more weight.
1	Moviefan1997	98 _88th
'Terminator 2' is perhaps the greatest action movie ever made and is certainly my favorite. James Cameron absolutely outdoes himself in what is perhaps his finest achievement...along with Terminator and Aliens. Everything we loved about the original is put into this amazing, breathtaking beautiful sequel in even grander style and T2 is clearly an unforgettable masterpiece. To not give this movie a 100 after every brilliant thing about the movie including amazing SFX for 1991 is a crime.
1	NBD Rab	90 _91st
Thrilling action with a terrifying villain. Manages to not be dragged down by its cheesy plot or Furlong's rather dated character. Hollywood sequels rarely hold up as well as this.
1	LookJabba...	10 _98th
T2: Judgment Day is one of, if not the best action film of all time. It visually set new standards and it's without doubt James Cameron's finest work. It still holds up convincingly well and it will stand the test of time for decades to come. Arnold Schwarzenegger gives the best and most memorable performance of his career and Linda Hamilton & Robert Patrick are great also. T2 is a timeless spectacle, it's story telling perfection and it's arguably the most re-watchable action film ever made.
1	DyanneThorne	50 _34th
This feels like a Terminator-self-insert-fanfic written by an eight year old. "And then the cool boy was protected by the cool Terminator and they became friends and the cool boy taught the Terminator catchfrases and the Terminator did everything he said and was like the best dad ever and they broke his mom out and she was not mad and he was really destined for greatness like she said." I find it kinda heartbreaking, but not for the same reason that everyone else does.
1	lisa-	3 _30th
generally entertaining and far better than [aliens]. good and evil are programmable artifacts, and its (hypocritical) anti-violence stance is a relief after that film. still, the text gets progressively stupider, from including very advanced robots that mysteriously have no concept of emotion, to silly nonsense about making your own destiny. the kid never ceases to be annoying, and the idea he could use his good old homegrown pin swiping tricks to enter a top secret building is fucking retarded.
1	KenMeisters	89 _98th
The best sequel of all time. The transformation of the villain of The Terminator into a good guy is genius. Has some of the best action sequences ever and asks some nice questions about what it means to be human.
1	ardyn	93 _98th
One of the greatest action movies ever created that holds up even to this day
1	redflag	93 _70th
I'll admit it, I prefer the grittier T1, but T2 is as good a '90s action blockbuster as you can find. Great explosions and the CGI amazingly holds up 30 years later! Also, memez: "you should have clapped."
1	gogolit	90 _97th
This is it.
1	clever alias	94 _98th
This is one of my favorite movies. It combines both a thought out story with a good amount of pure entertaining action. For sequel ties in the story perfectly I thought.
1	whotemp	92 _92nd
From beginning (themed with bad to the bone no less) to the end, this was amazing. Hamilton, Arnold, and Patrick all turned in excellent performances. Emotional plot, guns and explosions, memorable one-liners (elementary school now makes sense). A burning thumbs up.
1	m3tan	75 _88th
Bigger and badder than the original with groundbreaking special effects and a lofty message too. It tries to be so much more but still falls short of the original. Furlong is weak as a young John Conner. In retrospect a major missed opportunity by not casting Christian Bale...
1	Yiannos	78 _89th
The rare sequel that genuinely expands on the universe of the original, Terminator 2 is blockbuster film making of the highest order; a colossal and ambitious sci-fi action hybrid that stood Godzilla like above its contemporaries and established a new standard for the genre. Cameron proved a point with T2 that he unfortunately forgot in the ensuring years: that special effects are designed to enhance a well written story, not act as a substitute. It's a superbly crafted thrill ride.
1	TenTonTanner	99 _94th
Possibly the greatest action movie of all time
1	McKenny92	100 _98th
Arnie action with a brain and heart.
1	bizfinguy	87 _86th
Unexpected twists and gripping action
1	Tonitonigo	90 _87th
Best film in the Terminator franchise by far. An action movie I can only describe as revolutionary in nearly every respect, and a perfect sequel to the original, which you should watch first.
1	EvilMangoes	96 _90th
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1	bratings	93 _90th
It's not as fresh as the original, but Terminator 2: Judgment Day is certainly more visually impressive, and it's undeniably intense.
1	medinavi	85 _89th
Sahane aksiyon sahneleri. Zamanin cok otesinde VFXler ve gordugum en iyi cocuk oyuncu performanslarindan biri. Yer yer 90 larin sacma plothole larini barindirsa da hem Cameron'un hem de Schwartzeneger'in kariyerinin zirvesi.
1	Iamdwg (Interpreting the Stars)	96 _96th
Still stands the test of time as being an all-around superior film and possibly Schwarzenegger's career best. From my perspective, what we have here is a nearly perfect film. Some T-1000 effects could use some tune up, and the narrative mirrors that of the original without a ton of originality, but that's about it.
1	buffratings	94 _94th
It's not as fresh as the original, but Terminator 2: Judgment Day is certainly more visually impressive, and it's undeniably intense.
1	luord	88 _95th
A deliberate pace, assured direction and a great performance of Schwarzenegger as a robot, with some of the best set pieces in history, justify this one's reputation as a timeless action classic.
1	MenialRetcon	92 _99th
Some of the sped-up car chase shots look off-kilter but the rest is flawless.
1	mwestcott	99 _90th
T2 demonstrates James Cameron's understanding of how to create a sequel as good or even at times better than the original. Everything in T2 is bigger than the original. Although the horror elements and economic pace are missing. The story and acting is fine tuned and just as good. Not to mention the paradigm changing special effects.
1	newtothelyte	89 _82nd
It brings the best blend of raw action, great acting, and sci fi horror ever created. The 2.5 hour runtime feels well used and there is very little bloat in the film.
1	Kitty19	90 _93rd
James Cameron is a film making god. I love complex stories. I love films that have incredible fully developed backstories. I love filmmakers that know how to "world build"
1	AlpT	95 _87th
Terminator 2: This Is Just Awesome.
1	YamilVidal	92 _90th
The Director's cut clocks 154 min and it doesn't drag at any point. Nice cinematography, action scenes that actually work and a lot of smart small details take this movie high above the action genre mean.
1	Lasman42	92 _0th
The second in the series which I thought was js es Cameron's best out of the series.
1	Barnowl	88 _45th
Iconic movie

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