Succeeds in so many areas...

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2002)

T2 is one of those rare masterpieces that attempts to do a genre like no one has done before. T2 does not only action, but drama, suspense and sci-fi as well. Going for a lighter, less mature atmosphere, James Cameron turned this movie into a giant action success that rivals all else. One of the things that T2 does that few have accomplished: using visual effects to your advantage. The T-1000 is easily the most marvellous thing you'll even see on the screen, not once do the amazing visual effects distract from the experience. The action scenes in here are just as impressive, from the fight in the mall hallway to the freeway chase scene, there is not an ounce of action missing from any of those scenes. And when cars aren't chasing each other or guns blazing, there is some serious plot development that makes you think, about nuclear war and of the future, which is in our hands. The acting excels, nobody, and I mean nobody could play a Terminator robot like Arnold does; nobody could portray the serious, on-the-edge Sarah Connor like Linda Hamilton does. Robert Patrick probably wouldn't be your first choice for a villain, but in here, he shows his intimidating side by providing us with a dark look at the future of assassin robots. The music is absolutely amazing, the main theme just sends a chill down my spine whenever I hear it, an amazing achievement.
It is rare when you get a sequel that is just as good as, if not better than the original. T2 fits the latter category.
10/10