It is more the rule than the exception that sequels do not live up to the original. But with
Terminator 2
Director James Cameron has outdone himself and at the same time revolutionized special effects in films. Today you can watch the action sci-fi blockbuster with Arnold Schwarzenegger on TV.
Legendary sci-fi action on TV: That’s what Terminator 2 is about
In 2029, the cyborgs attempt to kill the leader of the resistance, John Connor (Edward Furlong). But he is protected by the Terminator T-800 and his mother Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton). With combined forces, they must fight against the advanced and almost indestructible android T-1000 (Robert Patrick), which consists of liquid metal.
CGI in its infancy: Terminator 2 revolutionized special effects
What makes Terminator 2 so outstanding, in addition to the well-developed characters and the exciting action, are the stunning visual effectsas reflected by many reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Here, the sequel received a Rating of over 90 percent. Terminator 2: Judgment Day also ranks sixth in our list of the best action films.
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Terminator 2
The visual effects were indeed way ahead of their time. And James Cameron also spent a lot of money on the implementation: the representation of the Cyborg T-1000 cost 5 million US dollars
(via Screenrant ) almost as much as the entire first Terminator film. The villain can change his shape at will, which presented a challenge for the film crew, as CGI was still in its infancy in 1991. With Terminator 2, those responsible demonstrated the potential of the new technology.
The effort was worth it. The sequel, which cost 100 million grossed over half a billion worldwide and is still considered one of the best sequels in film history.
Terminator 2 is released in a new anniversary edition for home cinema
One day after the TV broadcast, the limited Collectors Edition as Mediabook in 4K *, with lots of bonus material. Fans shouldn’t miss the first-person shooter Terminator: Resistance *, which is currently on offer at Amazon. Gamers celebrate the video game and praise the dense atmosphere, the epic soundtrack and the skillful staging of the Terminator adventure.
When will the action hit Terminator 2: Judgment Day be on TV?
Cable1 shows the celebrated sequel on today, Wednesday, August 14th at 20:15The repeat will be shown on Thursday night at 2:05 a.m. Regardless of the TV schedule, you can buy or rent Terminator 2 on Amazon Prime Video.
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