All My Movies: Terminator 2: Judgment Day

[@brooket6261]

I wanted to see this in the theatre but I was too young. Fast forward a year. I had a birthday party to go to at a friends house when I was 11 or 12. My brother had rented this movie the night before. I snuck down to the basement to watch it after school the next day. As for the party, the prospect of chips, pop. and awkward dancing with girls was not enough to keep me from seeing the end of this movie.I was so late to the party. It was soooooo worth it.My mind was blown when I showed up at John's house. This and RoboCop are the movies that shaped me. Love them so much. I'll always get excited when they announce a new Terminator move,and always be upset, but... and I might be the only person who liked the Christan Bale one..but you're right...they should have ended it here. This is an amazing movie.

[@may.k_me]

The use of twins is what completely blew me away.

[@Jeffdraws101]

The first time I saw T2 was at a drive in theater in Boise Idaho in 1991. I was 11 and my parents brought me. I knew nothing about Terminator and I’ll never forget sitting in one of those plastic lawn chairs in the gravel, holding my little metal speaker, and seeing the first battle scene. I was in absolute awe. I remember everyone honking their horns and cheering when “Bad to the Bone” started to play. An unforgettable summer night seeing a movie I was probably to young to see.

[@peterlenham6904]

This legendary classic is now almost 30 years old!

[@forgottenworldofmovies3913]

One of the best sequels ever!!!!

[@StomDoth]

I saw this without having seen the giveaway trailer. The who is the hero reveal gave the movie a huge pulse of momentum. Also, I have seen the Terminator 3D attraction at Universal Studios Japan.

[@BubblegumCrash332]

I was ten years old when I saw this in theaters. I had a cool uncle. That opening battle was the coolest thing I had ever seen. The atomic scene gave me nightmares lol

[@ryanwitt6861]

I love all your videos but this one stands out for me. I remember seeing this movie, I'm pretty sure on pay per view, in 1991 when my mom, who I never saw because she divorced my dad years earlier and remarried and moved overseas, visited the states and stayed in a hotel. That hotel had this movie as I'm sure everyone did via pay per view and we watched it together with my brother. I have to say that at the time a movie about a son being estranged from his mother hit home for me as I watched it with a mom I barely knew. I never even saw the first one first... this was my first terminator film experience frought with both the emotional experience of my family along with the real kid thrills you get watching a great action film when you're eleven years old. Great work as always sir!

[@mchapmond]

I used to rent this every couple of weeks when I was a kid. I had that T-1000 toy featured in that commercial with the butt weapon and I had a T-800 with half of his face missing and a detachable arm with a couple arm options. It was one of my favorite toys.

[@Ianorig]

I used to have the silver dvd box set, and I spent countless hours watching the special features.

[@may.k_me]

I bawled when the Terminator died in the end. Really gutted me as a kid Still does

[@Bob5thHilltop]

That Sunday ABC showing was my first time watching it as well. I vaguely remember talking about it at school the next day.

[@ramsochoa]

Terminator 2 is the best action movie ever made. Period.

[@kenulozas8635]

I worked at an AMC theaters here in Allentown for the opening weekend of this. It was crazy! I also worked opening weekend for Batman 89 so I was prepared.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

It was pretty impressive how James Cameron pulled this movie off in 9 months, despite the large scale production compared to the first film, and how the film was breaking new ground in special effects

[@noeau4469]

Loved this movie as a kid. I guess I was pretty fortunate because the only thing I saw before seeing the movie was the teaser trailer so I had no ideas that Arnold was the hero. So, for me, the reveal was an amazing surprise

[@mikecantreed]

This is the best movie channel on KZbin

[@Kytori95]

Thank you Dan for covering and pointing out my biggest problems with the deleted scenes! Both are crucial to the story in my eyes, particularly the second one and I think it's a crime they were cut!

[@JosephBKora]

For long over a decade, this movie was used to show off TVs and audio systems in stores for good reason.

[@heatheraggus7501]

Jurassic Park too!

[@everettharris967]

You truly do love this movie, you wore a T2 hat instead of your beloved FSU hat! I too rank this as one of my favorite action movies. Still, I rank the first one just a notch better. Each sequel after T2 has just been heartbreaking, I couldn't even make it all the way through Dark Fate.

[@NoirTech83]

This movie might be the strongest movie from 20 or more years ago that still holds up

[@PaulRizzo]

There are some movies that are just special. T2 is one of those. Huge, epic, emotional, action packed. Industry changing.

[@LAnimeMaster]

So apparently, I've only ever seen the extended version. I remember seeing the smile scene as a kid, and I loved it and it made the movie that much more memorable for me. haha

[@ssjenforcer191191191]

That's so funny, because I definitely remember John's voice cracking a few times in the film, now I know it was his puberty.

[@ShaneRob93]

I had completely forgotten about T2 3-D, but I saw it when it was a kid in the early 2000s and it was my first introduction to Terminator.

[@laramineville]

Dan, I must say this program is you at my favourite! I love the deep dives, keep 'em coming

[@JonnySuite13]

My favorite movie of ALL time. Then, now, forever.

[@Jason-uw9ex]

Mine too.. For almost 30 years

[@MrBlackLenses]

I was at UCF when T2 closed, so I went the last week and rode it far too many times thanks to my annual pass haha. I actually snuck a pair of the glasses out with me, so I’ll always have a part of the ride 😭

[@Lastclerk3]

I guess I was lucky to have seen T2 in 3D back in 2014. Sad it’s not around anymore.

[@ThePatriot167]

Recently saw it on the big screen for the first time and it really does hold up. It’ll always be one of the best action/sci-fi movies of all time.

[@violetedge83]

I was 5 when this movie came out. I had no idea there was a part 1. I thought the title was referencing there were 2 terminators in the movie. It wasn't until part 3 came out when I learned there was a part 1. Wild

[@samazwe]

With T2 and Aliens, James Cameron has proven himself to be able to elevate the material in a sequel. Here's to hoping Avatar 2 surprises us all, but my expectations are managed

[@allenfernandez8352]

Can't wait for Cameron's next sequel/reboot..."Mo Better Blues: Redux."

[@flaminggmonkeyss]

an all time fav this movie

[@yoshimitsu5537]

I love this movie! Everyone in it is so good, but especially Linda Hamilton. When I first saw it I thought she had been recast. What an amazing transformation!

[@N_o196]

Terminator 2 is one of the best films of all time, so glad to see you talk about it. I'd genuinely recommend it to anyone who's interested

[@carveraugustus3840]

Joe Morton, cyborg AND skynet? Very nice

[@MrBlue3rd]

The 30th anniversary is in July. I'd love to see it in theaters again. It never gets old on the big screen.

[@FaydOgolon]

I saw it in 70mm twice at the Continental in Denver.

[@MrBlue3rd]

@@FaydOgolon I was too young in 1991 but I’ve seen it multiple times in recent years and it just takes on another level of greatness on the big screen.

[@christinea2355]

i saw it at the cinema in 2017 in 3D!

[@heatheraggus7501]

Saw it on the big screen for its 25th anniversary!

[@TOOMANYFIGURES]

ooo

[@ikr9358]

One of the things that I like about the story is that if John and the Terminator hadn't shown up at the mental institute, Sarah would have escaped on her own.

[@forgottenworldofmovies3913]

This role completely suited Arnold's acting abilities!!!!

[@ProuvaireJean]

Yeah. Arnie is a superstar and an amazingly accomplished human being, but he's no actor. Interestingly, I liked Dark Fate more than most people, and one reason for that is that I think Schwarzenegger gave a genuinely good performance in it. Understated, layered, funny, moving. The best acting of his career. Maybe the only good acting of his career.

[@cheeseyoger]

I think it genuinely did suit him, I rewatched it a few months ago and I'm amazed at how easy it is to accept his character as being a robot, but also not be 100% sure if it's feeling or not throughout the movie. When I watch it, I feel more like I'm watching a robot modeled after Arnold than Arnold pretending to be a robot

[@PolarisCastillo]

@@cheeseyoger me too

[@tomhahnl1927]

Another GREAT 'All My Movies' from Dan!!!!! Terminator 2 is absolutely an amazing movie, I still like 'The Terminator' a little more! As usual great Insides from Dan about the Production!

[@intense79nick]

Holy crap. Thanks for blowing my mind Dan. I've apparently only seen the extended version and had no idea those were originally cut scenes. I can't imagine the movie without them.

[@johndzchambers]

I love how Dan gives you the best insights from the movies that we love. I've seen tonnes of T2 Special Features but still learnt plenty from Dan. I was fortunate enough T2 on the big screen at the age of 10.

[@douglasschultz2922]

GREAT VIDEO DAN, ONE OF THE BEST SCI-FI MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!

[@kingofthesharks]

Ahhh yes, the BEST Cameron film :)

[@johnny05100]

No love for aliens??

[@kingofthesharks]

@@johnny05100 that's the 2nd best!!

[@johnny05100]

@@kingofthesharks lol ok I’ll settle for that answer

[@peterlenham6904]

No it's not second best, it IS the best.

[@roadwarrior1459]

The terminator is second best.

[@asgerhyer5325]

Thank you Dan for this wonderfull walktrough. When the T1000 assambled itself after being split in frozen state, that gave me nightmares as a kid :D I also still regard this as the greatest action movie. Its got alot of cool action, great actors, great effects (both special and practical) and alot of heart. Such a good movie

[@SVBonnieLass]

Unlike some, I loved the Abyss, but when I saw T2 I was blown away.

[@kingofthesharks]

Ironically, I watched Abyss for the 1st time a couple years ago via HBO, and was absolutely blown away! It shot up to my 3rd-fav Cameron film, behind Aliens and T2. In fact, I only watched the standard version, not the Tidal Wave edition....though I've heard what the extended cut involves, and can't see myself liking that extra stuff in what's already a pure, tense film of survival.

[@SVBonnieLass]

@@kingofthesharks I saw it in theaters when I was a teen, and only later stumbled on the extended version on DVD. Surprisingly enough, I liked the alternate ending better. I feel it carries a bit more weight without being too preachy.

[@SVBonnieLass]

@@kingofthesharks Although Lindsey's drowning scene still hits hard everytime

[@jp3813]

@@kingofthesharks The extended cut is generally favored over the theatrical one b/c it ties all the subplots together.

[@kingofthesharks]

@@jp3813 note taken. If I rewatch the film sometime it'll hopefully be the extended cut. Though I liked the Close Encounters vibe of the aliens so much already, without it being tied to international political events. So curious to see how it was executed since people favor it.

[@kingofthesharks]

Update: I recently had my GF watch T1 & T2 back to back, and she had no knowledge of the plots beforehand. The T2 twist 100% worked! She totally thought Arnie was the returning villain in the first segment, while assuming Mr. Patrick was the next "Kyle Reese but less hot". Once the T800 shielded John from the T1000's shots, her face adorably flipped upside down in confusion...."Oh Shit? Oh Shit!!" It was great! The film arguably works better nowadays, separated from all the TV ads/trailers, and considerably less prominent Arnold memes than in the 90s or 2000s.

[@marthofhaven2409]

Dan I have watched several reviews of this movie, and was astonishes me about your reviews is how in depth you go with the “making of the films” a true highlight and always pleasantly surprised on how much I learn, thanks again!

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

My favorite thing about Dan is that he and are the same age, so I can relate to all the experiences he talks about. Not just the random, "only 90's kids will get this" kind of stuff but also the fact that he and I both must have had strict parents. Staying up on a school night to watch movies with my parents? Classic! I still remember staying up late to see Romeo + Juliet on the school night with my mom 😅 Also, I too, went to Universal Studios and saw the T2 experience 20 some-odd years after it was released, and I distinctly remember being disappointed that Nickelodeon studios had shut down already 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Yorickunderscore]

I wonder what happened to that Terminator statue Dan poses in front of at the ride since the thing has been decommisioned. That would be pretty sweet to have in the cave.

[@patrickjcarrick]

Dude… these are great. I’m watching every one. Keep. Them. Coming!

[@fabianhermsen1225]

I really like those kind of videos. The behind the scenes stuff is really interesting. Keep them coming!

[@dbdeets]

Dan, this was a great summary of my favorite movie of all time on almost all fronts even including the extended cut scenes. 👍🏼😎

[@dawnngray278]

This movie is a CLASSIC!!!

[@truppelito]

Yeees!! These videos are always so well put together, and absolute must for anyone who likes movies 😊

[@may.k_me]

Still my favourite Terminator movie

[@smartypants1980]

The Idea of tht Terminater Salvation had a brutial feeling. Theres lots of Sifi films of robotic merges with humans but I loveed when they had that guy walk to the base and magnates stuck to him and Bale asked "What Are You?" One just have to wonder if people are working on reaniamtion never minding the ethics

[@tiznip]

Thanks for this

[@christina5598]

This is my favorite work Dan does on his channel. All my movies 😭

[@jordandaniels1381]

Love this shit!!

[@may.k_me]

The Terminator theme is one of my absolute favorite pieces of cinematic music It just makes you feel things

[@chet_inator_gator]

I need to check out the ride in Japan before it’s too late!

[@YesterdaysMoose]

Terminator 2 is the film I've seen the most in the theater, at least 15 times! Recently I also watch it again when it was re-released in 3D. It is probably my favorite James Cameron movie, next to Aliens. Interestingly, both are sequels as good as or perhaps better than the originals. *Dun-Dun, Dun-Dun-Dun! Dun-Dun, Dun-Dun-Dun! Dun-Dun, Dun-Dun-Dun!*

[@kingofthesharks]

41:40 Heyyy I've been on that attraction T2-3D too! When I was pretty young and barely knew what was going on haha but the effects were cool!

[@keefriff99]

This is filmmaking of the highest order. I saw T2 in 3D five years ago and it still looks absolutely incredible. Contrast T2 with any of the other sequels, and you truly see what sets Cameron apart. He is a genius.

[@robertgoyette5863]

joe mortons performance is one of the most underrated in movie history. cast that role wrong and the whole movie falls apart

[@jonastiger1000]

The best action movie of all time in my book.

[@kingofthesharks]

16:12 One of the most underrated lines in the movie is "Get Down". If it weren't for the marketing at the time (or pop culture osmosis for years afterwards), this moment would've sent shockwaves through people's expectations....I have to imagine. I am envious of audiences who somehow did NOT get exposed to spoilers prior to seeing T2!

[@keefriff99]

I saw it at a drive-in with my Dad…I was 12 or 13, and my recollection at the time is that it was pretty well-known that Arnold was the good guy in this one. Maybe some other old-timers remember it differently, but that’s how I recollect it. I imagine it would have been pretty difficult to go into the theater blind.

[@kingofthesharks]

@@keefriff99 yea marketing was evidently super blatant back then, even for me born in the 90s. Ironically the only group that can go in blind for this villain/hero twist is Gen-Z kids, whenever T1+T2 get on the front page of Netflix again, and they curiously check it out without knowing what we knew decades ago.

[@HidalgoFdo]

St. Louis !

[@Burentsu]

So wait Cameron used the Twin trick twice in one movie? Talk about lucky casting.

[@jp3813]

One was luck, I'm sure the other one was on purpose.

[@paperbagman8913]

All the way yes

[@lemuelcubase]

Loving these videos, Dan. Lots of thought and production clearly goes into these things.

[@LORDS.And.Hammers]

I think T2 was only M15+ here in Australia? My mother took my brother and I to see it on my 11th bday. My brother was 7. Haha The 80s and 90s were so different. 😂

[@McGomezAddams]

My favorite movie

[@AB-hi6ru]

Ty

[@hindsightpov4218]

They never were able to come up with a completely new, cooler Terminator after the T-1000. The only thing the later movies in the franchise could do was make a “new” Terminator that was an amalgam of the T-1000 (Robert Patrick) and the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), or some kind of variation of the two. The T-1000 was the ultimate Terminator, imho.

[@sycois]

They've done solid and liquid terminators. So maybe a gaseous one :P

[@neelimanemani4481-m8q]

At the universal studios terminator 4D show some years ago, there was this giant spider terminator that I thought was really cool. Unfortunately, they never seemed to have brought it to the movies.

[@PolarisCastillo]

It shouldn't have been that hard to make a new, cooler one for the new generation. The problem is they just kept trying to replicate the first two Terminators and failing.

[@allenfernandez8352]

@@PolarisCastillo All they had to do was think logically about what would happen in reality when Sarah and John get captured and questioned. Then the Feds would interview the hundred or so SWAT and cops that unloaded thousands of rounds into Arnold with no effect. Dr. Silberman witnessed some of the capabilities of the T1000. There would be an abundance of evidence around something far beyond any weapons platform currently known. Then set up 2 non Arnold T800's and 1 T 1000 who remained on standby only to strike when the authorities have placed John in a vulnerable position. Just take the story from there.

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@PolarisCastillo it is because the artistic freedom is not there anymore. It’s just a completely different world now, it why most art is so poor now days.

[@jovan6135]

That was my fan theory too, Dan! It just makes so much sense in the story.

[@tomislavcehajic9642]

For me ho love Tarkovski, Bergman, Rossellini, Fellini, Leone, Hitchcock, Copolla, Altman, Lumet, Kurusawa, Billy Wilder, Wiliam Willer, Wiliam Friedkin and so on T2 is for me in same league with Tarkovski Mirror, Hitchcock Vertigo, Wilder Sunset bulevard, The Apartment, Double indemnity, Some like it hot and so many others masterpices, T2 is best action sf movie by far and dont forget The Terminator is one of best sf horror movie ever

[@ajinkyakhanzode890]

Love this movie so much!!! Watched it almost on loop as a 10 year old.

[@hamilpatel4025]

So excited to watch this episode, sometimes the podcast needs visuals, so it's nice to pick and choose and go back and forth.

[@TheACcam]

Is there a home release of T2 that has the added special effects of the second theatrical release? Like when the T-800 body double being CGed when he jumps the bike during the semi chase?

[@lincolnlu9869]

That extended cut ends up being one of the best sci do movies ever, if not one of the best movies ever.

[@bradhend]

I start my "90's movies" tattoo sleeve next month. This movie will be incorporated.

[@kins1894]

I did not watch any of the trailer stuff back then BUT, I got spoiled in one promo scene where Arnold shotgunned T1000's face in the elevator scene

[@norad1]

That's why I love watching these, I had no idea that the version of T2 I had been watching all this time was technically the extended cut lol. I do agree though that the movie works better with the extra material. T2 was also the first one in the franchise that I watched so I will admit I was surprised by the T-800 being the good guy.

[@Obi-ThreeKenobi]

I really miss seeing you dominate Movie Fights. I know you do the Schmodown, and I love it, but MF had a certain feel to it. I learned how to appreciate different types of movies from not only your arguments, but some of the more obscure or classic films you chose to represent. That said, big fan of this channel and All My Movies! We can hear you wax poetic about films without having Carlson or Spenny get your goat lol. Love the channel, glad you're still out there representing for all the cinephiles!

[@galleghost]

Thank you Dan! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!!

[@TheBarberOneRJ]

Best action. Sci-Fi. Sequel. Shit...best movie. PERIOD.

[@carveraugustus3840]

You’re great Dan and Mara, keep it up

[@smartypants1980]

I loved Linda Hamilton in that film!

[@smartypants1980]

@@360.Tapestry Another film I enjoyed her in was Dante's Peak. I liked The new Termanator but only as a person who enjoys seeing Linda with weapons but the story was... well off.

[@tiznip]

I got a picture with Robert Patrick and he signed it.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Better than the first film, to me

[@anthonytobin2337]

I was hoping you would mention the Guns N Roses music video with new scenes of Arnold as the Terminator

[@michaelpsihogios9830]

My daughter was born August 30th.... I really wanted her to be born the 29th! P.S. Terminator 2 is my favorite movie obviously

[@dinitha11]

Even though Brad Fidel's score for The Terminator was superior, T2 had an excellent and memorable score. One of my favourites!

[@BessieBopOrBach]

Wonderful discussion, Dan. But it is sad to see those clips from the film, which are from the horrible Studio Canal+ "remaster" (originally prepared for the 3D re-release in 2016) which smoothes everything and turns it that bright teal color. For 25 years the movie was a completely different color (a much cooler blue) and most of us grew up with it that way!

[@HMAcademia]

I don´t really remember the first time i watched this movie but i know i watched it every time i could catch it on tv because i liked it so much but also because i didn´t understand everything that was going on. I was too young to be watching it but loved it anyway.

[@luke_1234]

@16:31 I’ve always wonder why the T-1000 gave that dirty look?!?

[@MervinLouis82]

This review was superb! One of my greatest movies of all time. I’d love to see it in theatres one day👌🏾

[@ryanburks1314]

I HAD TOTALLY FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE T2 TRADING CARDS!!!