EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 54 MIN
Ep 96 - Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
from R Rating Movie Reviews · host Dan Tyler
Hasta la vista, baby! Terminator 2: Judgment Day isn't just one of the greatest sequels ever made—it is widely considered one of the greatest action movies of all time. James Cameron took everything that made The Terminator work and made it bigger, more emotional, more ambitious, and absolutely unforgettable. In this R Rating movie review, we take a deep dive into Terminator 2: Judgment Day, looking at James Cameron's incredible direction, Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic return as the T-800, Linda Hamilton's legendary transformation as Sarah Connor, and Robert Patrick's terrifying T-1000. We'll talk about the groundbreaking visual effects, incredible practical stunts, unforgettable action sequences, Brad Fiedel's iconic score, and why the T-1000 changed visual effects forever. From the Galleria Mall chase and the mental hospital escape to the legendary Cyberdyne assault and the devastating finale, T2 delivers some of the greatest action sequences ever put on screen. We'll also discuss John Connor, played by Edward Furlong, the emotional relationship between John and the T-800, Skynet, Judgment Day, and whether Terminator 2 actually surpasses the original. Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day the greatest action sequel ever made? Is it James Cameron's masterpiece? And after more than 30 years, does T2 still hold up as the gold standard for blockbuster filmmaking? Chapters (00:00:00) - Terminator 2: Judgment Day Review(00:03:00) - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Extended Cut)(00:07:39) - The Terminator Twist For The Kids(00:10:55) - The Terminator 3: A Sequel Review(00:15:28) - The Terminator: Sequel Explained(00:17:27) - John Connor in The Terminator: Time Travel(00:19:23) - The Terminator 2: A Spoilers Reaction(00:22:51) - Edward Furlong In 'The Dark Knight'(00:24:39) - John Connor in The Dark Knight(00:25:54) - Sarah Connor in The Terminator(00:29:22) - The Doctor in The Terminator Movie(00:31:25) - The Ghost of Gremlins 2(00:33:40) - "I Love The T1000"(00:34:11) - How Do The Special Effects In '90 Compare To '(00:37:39) - Terminator 2: Sound Quality(00:38:53) - The Terminator: Extended Cut Review(00:43:06) - Terminator 2: A Different Story(00:46:08) - Terminator 2 vs Terminator 1: A Tie(00:48:23) - The Terminator 2: A Movie Review(00:50:28) - The Terminator Takes Over Our Top 10 List(00:52:58) - John Oliver and Brad Pitt(00:54:01) - Terminator 2: Judgment Day ReviewJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent
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Hasta la vista, baby! Terminator 2: Judgment Day isn't just one of the greatest sequels ever made—it is widely considered one of the greatest action movies of all time. James Cameron took everything that made The Terminator work and made it bigger, more emotional, more ambitious, and absolutely unforgettable. In this R Rating movie review, we take a deep dive into Terminator 2: Judgment Day, looking at James Cameron's incredible direction, Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic return as the T-800, Linda Hamilton's legendary transformation as Sarah Connor, and Robert Patrick's terrifying T-1000. We'll talk about the groundbreaking visual effects, incredible practical stunts, unforgettable action sequences, Brad Fiedel's iconic score, and why the T-1000 changed visual effects forever. From the Galleria Mall chase and the mental hospital escape to the legendary Cyberdyne assault and the devastating finale, T2 delivers some of the greatest action sequences ever put on screen. We'll also discuss John Connor, played by Edward Furlong, the emotional relationship between John and the T-800, Skynet, Judgment Day, and whether Terminator 2 actually surpasses the original. Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day the greatest action sequel ever made? Is it James Cameron's masterpiece? And after more than 30 years, does T2 still hold up as the gold standard for blockbuster filmmaking?
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