Bigger, badder, better!

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2004)

Obstensiably T2 is a remake of the original film. It has exactly the same story line and character types, but the entire film is shifted along the scale of grandeur, and some interseting angles are explored.
The worst kept movie secret ever (the T-800 is the protector) allows Cameron to examine how the machine responds to humanity once it is able to coexist with us. The benefit of having a clean learning plate and superior intelligence means, that by the closure of the film, the Terminator is the most 'human' of all of the characters.
To his credit Arnold does alot more than just go through the motions in this film, and manages to pull off a highly competent performance with some really poignant touches. Cameron allowed some of his natural charm to appear on screen this time round - and well done to him for that!
The T-1000 is truely the most horrible, atavistically fearful and primally evil villaine EVER in cinema. He bloody petrified me, especially when I first saw the film years ago.
The dialogue is tight and interesting and the actions sequences cement Cameron's position as the king of the genre.
Probably the best action epic of all time, and a contender for the best sequel ever. Amazing.
9/10