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Sarah will become the mother of the man who stops the annihilation
of mankind by the all-powerful machines of SkyNet and so the
beastly CPUs send a prototype robot killer back in time to
terminate John (Edward Furlong).
However, the good guys are up to the task and send back their
own robot to protect him and he arrives in the form of good
Terminator (Arnie).
What follows is an almost perfect tale that mixes philosophy,
time travel, special effects, technology and hard-core action.
Did I forget humour? Well, there is that too - particularly
the one where big Arnie learns to smile.
In addition there are several scenes that were cut from from
the original theatrical release and, to my mind, they really
make a difference to the story. If we were mean we'd tell
you all about them now.
The cast of Terminator 2 is excellent.
Arnie is given more latitude to show emotion (no sniggering
now) and Linda Hamilton is a fanatical resistance fighter
who clearly shows the advantages of masses of gym work.
I'm not sure if this is Edward Furlong's first movie, but
the kid is great as John and shows the promise that he is
fulfilling as an actor.
The surprise package is Robert Patrick who manages to pack
a whole lot of emotional range into the face and body movements
of the superkiller T-1000.
The video transfer is so close to perfect for this movie
it may as well be rated as such. Sharp and clear, it avoids
aliasing (a big surprise there because the industrial landscape
the movie is shot on lends itself to just that problem) and
looks wonderful for a 1991 effort.
The sound is so good it gets the hairs standing up on the
back of your neck. Well, that could have been the rear speakers
working overtime, of course. The opening scene of the attack
of the machines sets the soundstage and your ears and system
will love it.
Terminator 2 is one of the best sci-fi movies ever
made and the obviously strong backing from Universal for this
Ultimate Edition makes it a contender for DVD of the Year.
A must have.
Conclusion: 90% Extras: 90%.
Continued: DVD
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