Excellent Film, Good Graphics, Decent Night In, Satisfied!

Rating: 10/10 (7 September 2001)

That's one way to describe this piece of material that Cameron has provided - having helmed such films previously like Aliens, it's not difficult to predict that this might be a likeable film - but it proceeds to show us that it is much better than what we might have first thought of as a likeable film.
Basically, two terminators are sent back through time. Arnold Schwarzenegger's role is massively extended in this one - giving us more reason to like the film. Hamilton is truly great as Sarah Connor. She gives a very real performance. Sadly, the scene with Michael Biehn was cut from the final print (tell me why!) Robert Patrick comes over as an ice cold villain with absolutely no mercy (except maybe in 1 part.) His termination raises a cheer after he devestates Arnie's metallic body in the steel factory at the end. Furlong's performance could've been better. However, he does have one or two good scenes, but in the more powerful scenes, he has trouble performing the emotions. This was a truly great film.
My only worry now is that Terminator 3 and Terminator 4 will be as good as the prequels -- I'm starting to have my doubts.
But let's wait and see. It might be a lot better than we expect. This vehicle certainly was. JC deserves a pat on the back...
as does Schwarzenegger and the entire crew for making a great film.