Still a benchmark

Rating: 8/10 (28 June 2014)

I've revisited T2 several times over the years and it never loses any of its strength or power to enthrall and amaze.
The film continues to be a benchmark for action films and in almost every aspect it still rises head and shoulders above the competition. From the in depth characterisation of all the major players to the dynamics rolled out over the course of the film in terms of action, change of pace, feel and ideologies.
The action itself is still as thrilling as ever. Go back and watch the hospital break scene, it's nearly perfect. Sarah's change from soft skinned waitress to formidable soldier is clear as she single handedly brings about her escape from a high security prison hospital.
The terminator character in T2 has never been better or bettered. Here we see a machine that is far more watchable than half the human characters in films today.
T2 was the high note for the series and while the following sequels all had their moments, nothing, not even the original can come close to T2 for all out brilliance.