Did you know this was REAL, in Terminator 2?

[@Wolflll5888]

I love cgi but I miss when they would do a mixture of both cgi and practical effects instead of just cgi

[@NerdyBassHead]

Yeah bruh I noticed that too Alot of things is just cgi now It's makes the movies look more like a game then it does a movie There's more cgi then actual preformed stuff Which is why I stopped watching modern stuff

[@natenobles4372]

@@NerdyBassHead that’s what I hate they want to show off the new technology so bad they don’t consider if it ties into the theme of the movie and brag about how much it costs

[@Darry03]

I think they did it with The Batman

[@GamingSerb]

@@natenobles4372 wasting money on something that doesn’t age great and still in experimental stages isn’t a brag.

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

There are things that work better with practical effects, like firearm's muzzle flash, firearm's smoke, firearm's case ejection, and explosions.

[@TheGreatSeraphim]

Also helps the actor fucking nailed the cold unfeeling machine on a level most people don't even know about. He practiced everything so he wouldn't blink or breath no matter what he did.

[@crustaceanking3293]

He also honed his sprinting so much that he had to deliberately slow down during the chase scenes, as he kept catching up to the motorcycle too quickly

[@thelegosmithy161]

@@crustaceanking3293fucking mastered the art of moving without breathing hard

[@crustaceanking3293]

@@thelegosmithy161 he literally became a terminator

[@thelegosmithy161]

@@crustaceanking3293 who’s to say he wasn’t one pretending to be human?

[@sundancetitan5675]

He only blinks twice in the entire movie

[@Suusleepy]

In this scene they had to repeatedly retake it because the actor kept catching up with the bike

[@LooseAndsloppy83-iv4gq]

The scene being shown here is when he's chasing them and they're driving backwards in the police car.

[@Bonavire]

​@@LooseAndsloppy83-iv4gq at the end of the video it shows the scene of him chasing them on the bike, watch the whole video before you try to correct someone

[@madladdie7069]

Pretty sure it was just once. Why would the actor not just slow down after the first time?

[@thereisonlycis3566]

Yes we also watch shorts 😒

[@madladdie7069]

@@thereisonlycis3566 Is there a short mentioning that? I just remember hearing something similar a couple of years ago.

[@MrRaja]

The actor became so good at running without breathing he had to slow down during the motorcycle chase because he was catching up 😂😂

[@Werewolf.with.Internet.Access]

That’s TERRIFYING

[@diychad7268]

That sounds like on of those stories that just aint true, cuz no way could he actually run faster than the motorcycle......like why wouldnt the rider just give it more throttle to go faster..........

[@h13n12]

@@diychad7268 cause it's not actually the actor driving and more like the motorcycle is placed on a moving platform which moves at a certain pace so more throttle wouldn't do anything.

[@damikey18]

@@diychad7268 the story is 100% true

[@Rondo2ooo]

​@@diychad7268 The story is true. To put it in common sense context, of course a bike is eventually faster, but acceleration from 0 of this little bike and filming speed was adequate for normal running behind and keeping the actor distant. However, Robert Patrick prepared physically so well for this role that after the first shot they asked him to run slower. He mentions it in some interviews that you can google.

[@Alwaysasherlok]

That actor was something else. They had to reshoot that one scene he shows here because Robert Patrick kept outrunning that bike. And as someone else has stated he trained himself to not flinch, hold his breath and not even blink for long periods of time.

[@dans9097]

Including blinking while shooting, which I think might have been part of the reason Schwarzenegger always had sunglasses for the T-800. He also would move his head as little as possible, scanning with his eyes because.... well why would a robot be inefficient and jerk around?

[@dans9097]

Really a fantastic actor. If I recall correctly, he basically just walked in and stared down the casting team while he did his audition. They were intimidated enough that I can't remember if he even had to wait for a callback.

[@Tommyjhonpork]

People belive anything huh

[@Alwaysasherlok]

@@Tommyjhonpork look it up before crying out that it is fake.

[@williamwinder5011]

I think the best practical effect in the movie is when Sarah Connors rooting around in the Terminators head in front of the mirror. It wasn't actually a mirror, it was the actresses twin sister and a dummy head

[@g4mmalotus937]

Wait really? That's absolutely amazing!

[@Someone_1994]

@@g4mmalotus937 yep

[@Bella_The_Chef]

That’s just needlessly dumb not a practical effect

[@LaloSalamancaGaming69]

@@Bella_The_Chefyou want the camera to appear on screen then?

[@mirinche1471]

same as the guard who gets pierced in the head by T1000

[@EliteChoice77]

You know that’s just outright amazing. It makes sense why it doesn’t appear to be cgi when these holes appeared after he was shot. This is honestly amazing and yeah another reason in love T2

[@merxellus1456]

The fact that they look so CGI means they did it so well

[@HenryHoang-x]

Fun fact: the actor was so athletic that he caught up to the bike multiple times and had to intentionally slow down.

[@Mirokuofnite]

Back in the 90s there was a show called Movie Magic. One episode they talked about all the effects in T2 and had a bunch of behind the scenes footage. When the T1000 gets shot in the head as he approaches the elevator that was a practical effect as well.

[@matthewbarker1785]

Watched lots of video about this movie never knew that. Ty

[@thisweeksmovie]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnSmith-qi6pm]

ThAnK yOu

[@shadyslim989]

I can watch terminator 2 everyday and it would not bother me. They don't make action movies like they use to

[@servingitcold5107]

Some actors built different man

[@realragebuzz]

what has this to do with the actors????

[@servingitcold5107]

@@realragebuzz The reason you remember his character in the movie is because he put in that much effort to be that convincing. Look up the behind the scenes

[@aceofhearts573]

"Sarah Conner, live with me if you want to come" -T-69

[@Yokyle4356]

Before everybody got lazy with CGI

[@iBeerus-]

i swear dude these marvel movies these days look so fucking bad

[@SnailHatan]

Yeah, no. You have no idea how much time it takes to create digital VFX. Keep crying.

[@actionpants3138]

@@SnailHatanit’s not really a matter of whether or not it takes a lot of time or money if it doesn’t look real, keep crying

[@CheeseAndCrackers_]

⁠@@SnailHatanhaving a computer make all the effects is often worse than practical effects because as computers advance it will look worse and worse in comparison

[@ProbablyUltraman]

You guys remember when cgi was only used because something was impossible to do?

[@Samcara]

This gives me ideas for a 40k costume

[@Aidantheunemployed]

I really love it when a film or show has good practical effects. It just makes things feel more real than cgi.

[@shaneabreu9271]

Practical effects can absolutely be taken to the next level if studios become ambitious enough.

[@chrisnorris3641]

Practical effects were always better than CGI. The CGI just looks too fake

[@shaneabreu9271]

@@chrisnorris3641 The most recent Mad Max is a favorite of mine because of this. So much of it was riveting because of all of the practical effects. CGI ABSOLUTELY CANNOT replicate how skin reacts to the environment. Sweat, dirt, humidity, etc. You SEE THAT in the characters in every scene. That's just page one of a thousand on why practical beats digital

[@MrKrips]

They flew a chopper under a bridge, mad lads

[@Megacooler96_]

Terminator 2 will always be my #1 movie and will go down as one of the best movie ever

[@spetsmarine3311]

I love older movies for this reason, 90% of things were real

[@meonkrishnanan5920]

Robert Patrick's terminator was probably the best "movie monster" performance ever given

[@bobmcbob49]

The scene where he phased through the prison bars was also unscripted

[@drewpaupanekis4710]

No that was cgi bro, c’mon now.

[@DatboiDemonX]

@@drewpaupanekis4710 whooosh. The joke went over your head.

[@epintherager9479]

I remember reading that. It caused a lot of existential dread for the crew, but it was worth it for the shot

[@taylorthrow7850]

Not a prison. Mental hospital

[@B3RyL]

Robert Patrick is amazing. He trained for this scene by walking into chainlink fences for 6 months straight until he finally phased through. His dedication as an actor is unparalleled.

[@ajaycease6542]

The practical effect held it up visually, the writing held it in multiple ways.

[@midwestogkush1969]

The guitarist of the band tool Adam Jones worked on the effects for T2

[@danielarchuletta7073]

That's why the first Alien movies are the best ones.

[@lich.possum]

I dunno man sometimes you can tell its a dude in a costume

[@danielarchuletta7073]

Still though, the fact that they had the actual face of the Alien looking back at the actors gave more realism. You can tell some of them were actually creeped out by it. You don't get that from a dude in green with white dots all over.

[@lifesprint5541]

That might be one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen when it comes to movie props and has definitely made those scenes even more magical. Imagine I’m 37 now and saw this when I was just a nipper finding that out just out the saddest smile on my face mixed with a little nostalgia… Amazing work 🎉🎉❤❤

[@kabochahata9693]

Not to mention that scene where the T-1000 is sprinting through the parking garage, bro had to slow down just so they could get the scene right cause he kept catching up to the bike when sprinting at full speed

[@JeremiahDouglas]

Man that movie must of been crazy to make from this to the helicopter flying under the bridge

[@VergilTheomega]

Robert out here becoming a terminator for realism

[@TristanSykes1994]

This just makes everything about the performances in this movie even better. Its little wonder why it still holds up so well today and is so fondly remembered.

[@lalelulalo9274]

The use of practical effects with cgi will always look/hold up the best

[@Idotisme]

Its the mix between practical effects and cgi that make moves look good

[@Oh6Torch]

Rarely does a sequel surpass the original. This is why T2 is so unique in everything from the actors, storyline, and CGI or lack of it. What an enduring masterpiece. I feel privileged to have scene it on the silver screen. 🎉 Edit: misspelled CGI 😂

[@williambigelow6399]

Bro had to slow down because he ran faster than the bike😂

[@flockofbeans9153]

I remember seeing a video breaking down a bunch of the effects used in this movie, like the scene where the T-1000 melts through the jail cell, it's actually very impressive especially given the time period

[@alyxg2764]

Cgi paired with practical is unmatched

[@jrex9052]

Wish they continued effects like this

[@OmahcronOmni]

Damn this adds another level of appreciation for Terminator 2...

[@noob_of_doom]

It's funny because James Cameron's movies now are basically 100% CGI.

[@TheNinjaSandwichGaming]

100% thought they were pie tins

[@hindenburgerhelper14]

My favorite practical effect was when they shot ocean scenes for the old Godzilla movies with miniatures in water and slowed it down. Really gave the water a realistic weight.

[@aesthe_te]

Now when I'll yet again rewatch the second Terminator, I will remember this, and my entire experience will be ruined. 😭

[@ajtheva6694]

For a movie in 1991, these effects hold up better than 90% of the MCU movies.

[@beyblade71]

Delusional

[@Guapo10292]

@@beyblade71 people watch terminator 2 all the time, who tf is watching “Thor love and Thunder” in the year 2050? lmao

[@saltandvinegar4444]

This was the most terrifying terminator movie for me... literally nightmare fuel.

[@Hasmo_]

After watching this movie for the first time a month ago, i was generally suprised by the quality of the practical effects. Especially when upscaled to 4k, t2 imo is able to contend with GOOD (not marvel tier) cgi and practical effects.

[@victorjozek5384]

The throught of process of imagining a liquid based terminator and crafting a smart and convincing impact visual is beyond creative.

[@gucci-stephano]

That is amazing! I love when practical effects can really shine through like this because i had no idea

[@nemosthebandit]

I grew up watching Terminator 2, it’s maybe the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time. The ways they accomplished some of the shots is mind blowing.

[@hipflask]

Legend has it, he still owes Tony for that 53 boxes of Ziti

[@waterfordogs41014]

"The Thing" to me has some of the best practical effects

[@Smiggsss]

Facts! Hold up very well. Practical effects over CGI any day

[@alexoblivion9295]

Incredible.30 years later I'm still learning new stuff about this movie.

[@DeadGothicRed]

Favorite scene is still when Arnold mag dumps Robert with a CAR-15

[@ghoulwhip6155]

Practical effects always beat special effects 100 times out of 100

[@cody1570]

The actor that played the liquidator also was a beast who ran faster then the dirt bike and had to slow down. Insane

[@angrycapsicum6027]

its like that with a lot of movies. Especially 90s movies where the cg enhances rather than entirely replaces something, it gives the sfx artists something to work with for one

[@calebtemples9568]

movies will never be made like they used to. All we need is a famous person in it and a director that has some sense of what he’s doing!

[@Justsomedudeokay]

Industrial Light And Magic are just too powerful.

[@notribadsvault]

Mixing practical and cgi is what makes a movie feel timeless, almost no films strike that balance nowadays.

[@simon-peterwilliamson2412]

This movie has the pinnacle of both. Insane practical effects like this and then UNREAL cgi like when he passed thriugh the gate

[@laputianprince9936]

That's cool, I had no idea they actually burst from the clothing. Always thought it was really good cuts

[@samuelnathan90]

Not just this movie.... A bunch of Classic action films from the 80s 90s age like fine wine

[@jormungunther7741]

I was just half expecting to hear they shot real bullets at him and the dude who became the Terminator just knew what to do.

[@lea-anne9133]

Robert Patrick is a beast in this film!!! Really great actor🤘

[@zenongarcia9828]

100% it’s amazing with the tech available and a dedicated fanbase still to this day that only the original two movies still hold up as note worthy. You could of course make a worthy argument for 3 & 4 but it just feels like such a rocky road after that. Even if it continues to get worse there’s always these two legendary movies.

[@thefallenone1718]

Practical effects look so much more real than cgi.

[@MrKouzan]

Fun fact. The dude that played the terminatoe chasing after the car was so fast that he had to gimo himself because he would catch up to the car too quickly.

[@joselitomijares6000]

That man trained so hard, and he was ask to slow down because he was faster than that bike

[@furionmax7824]

For the record. Anybody that has seen Peacemaker knows full well the actor that played the t 1000 hasnt lost his touch. He played Peacemakers father. And damn it was good seeing him on screen as a the DC Villain, White Dragon.

[@markmickman]

The late 90s and early 2000s had the best mix of both worlds for special effects

[@saltykernel2169]

Now we get to read through the comments and see the 50 fucking people remark about how he caught up with the goddamn motorcycle😂😂 it's Eragons toe all over again

[@crazylazybros2473]

Practical effects have their own beauty

[@hypnicjerk7696]

Terminator 2 is also the reason we have such good chrome paints nowadays. They were developed in large part for the movie.

[@kumaradio5414]

Late 90s early 00s will always be peak VFX for me since they always mixed practical with cg

[@Tterraphorm]

This guy's acting was on point too, really thought he was a machine

[@WhateverIwannaupload]

This whole series showing off that liquid metal terminator was so ahead of it's time you guys have no idea just how advanced it was. There is an entire documentary on just the movie effects and how advanced and ahead of it's time it was. Truly a documentary worth watching that is on KZbin.

[@dannydeer3274]

One of my favorite examples of modern practical affects being amazing. The thing in the fantastic four movies, perfect casting, practical suit. Arguably the best part of those movies

[@SK4Madhi_Freal]

Totally agree T2 really does stand the test of time for effects. 💯🔥

[@MrChevelle83]

ive been watching T2 since it came out. and now all these cool details just make me like it even more.

[@everettblue9484]

So cool, practical effects are so much better for small scale things like this

[@twwtjohns]

And even carrying all this gear the actor ran so fast he would catch the motorcycle. They eventually had to have him slow down so the motorcycle could get away.

[@lordtalo2062]

From my understanding, the actor didn't just catch up with the bike while filming, he caught up to the window of the truck pulling it and waved at the driver.

[@the_wandering_viking9031]

As one who comes from the Old World overseas, seeing these new movies, when provided by the few friends i have, just blows my mind away!! From seeing the new Star Wars movies, to Black Panther and everything else, I couldn't begin to tell you!! The unfortunate part, I can't watch these movies whenever, only when over a friend's house.

[@emilmarcu2056]

Best Terminator ever.

[@T-1000-]

REAL

[@Repulseer]

I used to work in a related field. The simple reason is that it is expensive, takes alot of time to make and reset and the talent needed at the right time and right space is hard to find. (No movie has a lifelong employment). Quite literally saw the downfall of practical effects teams moving into visual merchandising or going private.

[@Tougereviews]

Little known fact: Adam Jones, the guitarist from tool worked on these special effects for terminator 2. I believe he actually did the clay, he also did clay work for Jurassic park.

[@theface6270]

That dude ran so fast they told him to slow down because he kept catching the car

[@YouTubeJackiJakVR]

This was so creative, when I first watched t2 I thought it was cgi but when I found out they used these effects I was really impressed

[@JaguarKnight110]

Christopher Nolan: hold my beer

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

Those are just chicken pot pie 🥧 tins lol

[@ile2038]

I love how the terminator actor was just too good and became completely robotic

[@anirprasadd]

All hail James Cameron

[@KnowledgeXYZYT]

I had this movie on VHS as a kid. I probably watched it maybe 100+ times. It’s a masterpiece IMO.

[@cinfdef]

So noy only they did this, but the actor for the liquid metal guy literally had to hold himself back to not catch up with the bike thing? Really cool honestly

[@ildathet]

i mean the scene where the T1000 goes between the bar is still one of the best CGI of it's time so it goes both ways

[@haydenblackstone8177]

The D&D movie did some sick ass practical effects

[@PeptoAbismol]

human grit always beats robot magic

[@joebearslim]

You're monthly reminder that James Cameron can overcome any technological limit to achieve his vision.

[@ThatCreoleMan]

I remember seeing the terminator in the hard rock café with half his face melted off like in the movie. Classic.