Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 • 154 minutes

About this movie

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the Terminator in this explosive action-adventure spectacle. Now he's one of the good guys, sent back in time to protect John Connor, the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. Linda Hamilton reprises her role as Sarah Connor, John's mother, a quintessential survivor who has been institutionalized for her warning of the nuclear holocaust she knows is inevitable. Together, the threesome must find a way to stop the ultimate enemy-the T-1000, the most lethal Terminator ever created. Co-written, produced and directed by James Cameron (The Terminator, Aliens, Titanic, Avatar), this visual tour de force is also a touching human story of survival.

Ratings and reviews

It should really note on the title page that this is the Special Edition version. Includes all the deleted scenes which don't really bring anything to the film, but do disrupt the floor. Arnie learning to smile isn't the classic T2 this is meant to be. So hunt out the original for the 5* compete version

A non-stop action packed sequel that even manages to top the original's quality. The plot is good, as is the script and the soundtrack. Arnold gives a great performance as a Terminator, who manages to nail action perfectly and still remain funny in comedic moments. The T-1000 is also a memorable character, and poses a believable threat. The visual effects still stand up today, even better than a lot of modern films. Every shot is so well thought through that not a single moment should be left unwatched. Absolutely one of the 90s classics, and should be watched by everyone.

This special edition is great. After watching this the cinema version has clearly been savaged. With some of the important scenes taken out. But anyway it's a truly stunning movie and testiment to James Camerons generous.