The 90's Dark Knight

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2011)

IMDb Top 250: 42 T2, like it's predecessor, is an awesome action movie. It has a macho hero, a big name director, lots of action and explosions, and is a sequel to a great film. It's a lot like a certain other blockbuster that made lots of money... hmm...
If The Terminator was about the idea of nuclear war and a fight against machines, T2 is the "how" in that idea. Skynet, a computer program will be created, it will think for itself... you should see the movie. It makes us think about our own evolution, and our strive for technical advancement.
Arnold is even better here. He's big and tough, but we can really root for him here. Especially with that chopper... Sarah seems nuts, and looks like hell. While some don't like John Connor, I did. His rebellious actions are totally understandable: no father, psycho mother. He added a human perspective to the conflict, and made the Terminator likable.
The action (and budget) were better than T1. Chases, gunfights and explosions are intense and pack punch. The SFX, while much better than T1, still look dated, especially bullets on the T-1000 and their "absorption". The 2029 scene didn't look much better than T1's, and the ominous feel of doom was gone.
The name is kind of strange though: Judement Day isn't really a factor. A name related to Skynet would've been more fitting. Action and sci-fi fans will love this, and despite several gruesome kills with sharp objects, there's wider appeal. 8.6/10