What TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY Is Really About

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is often considered, not just one of the greatest sequels of all time but one of the greatest movies of all time. Part of that is because of the incredible action, suspense, and groundbreaking special effects. But, it also continues some of the same themes from The Terminator and adds some new ones, all incredibly relevant today.

In this video, I dive into the themes of Terminator 2 and the messages James Cameron is hoping to convey. Give it a listen then leave your thoughts in the comments!

0:00 Intro
1:53 Another Warning About Technology
6:28 Welcome to the Family
9:47 Fate vs Will: A Winner is Declared
15:59 See the Future and Change It
17:52 Becoming Human
23:52 Conclusion

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[Maxize]

The casting of the T1000 was crucial and Robert Patrick played the roll brilliantly.

[Vhippo]

The scene where Sara Connor sees the T800 holding a shot gun while she was trying to escape the psych ward was like the epitome of “FEAR” in all definitions. I think it deserved an Oscar 😅

[mdawson]

One thing I find with Sarah’s evolution between the first two movies is, like Luke Skywalker, you felt the character had been living and growing off screen between movies. That’s adds a little mystery to these characters we love so much

[ZombieRommel]

I think a huge part of what makes T2 still work today is Edward Furlong's incredible debut performance. It was literally his first acting gig and he blew it out the water. Imagine if the kid who played John Connor was annoying and snot nosed, as most child actors are. The movie would have fallen apart.

[wrbk]

The scene where he slowly descends into the fiery lava, with the T2 main theme playing in the background, will forever be engrained in the hearts and minds of all its viewers.

[InfectiousGroovePodcast]

T2 is one of those movies that can't be overhyped in my opinion. No matter how many times someone hears it's great, it's usually even better than expected the first time you see it. The movie has reinvented itself to me several times since I first saw it.

[LukeLovesRose]

Arguably the best sequel ever made. Arguably the greatest action movie ever made.

[carlosaraujo]

I just watched this movie again for the 300th time and man it’s just such a master piece, and Arnold so many little words but such huge impact.

[mbad]

I watched this again in cinema 4 years ago, was looking forward to feeling pumped by the end of it, but it actually left me feeling sad and missing the good old days when they made movies like this.

[bigneiltoo]

Few movies ever had more thought provoking moments such as "What's the dog's name?", "He'll live" and "I would".

[THall-vicp]

Sarah's attempt to kill Dyson was not her first attempt to change the future. As John told his friend, "She tried to blow up the computer factory, but she got shot and arrested."

[d-swank]

One of the few sci-fi movies that stands up to time.

[erictaylor]

One fun fact I found amazing is that Leslie Hamilton had to work just as hard to get supper ripped for her role in the film, because she still had to look just like her sister, even though the was in the movie for just a few seconds.

[jawisher]

Thank you for calling out my brother Bill Wisher as co-writer. He was instrumental to the brilliance of this action film's script.

[sandracedillo]

I watched the second movie before the first and I grew up as all the newer movies came out. There will never be another terminator movie like the second one. It’s a masterpiece ❤

[dungeonsanddobbers]

Terminator 2 was so great! I can't believe they never made any more Terminator movies after it.

[danadane]

32 years later (after T2's 1991 release) as a now 42 year old man, I still say T2 is the greatest movie ever created. Needless to say the most epic movie theme ever written and recorded.

[LukeLovesRose]

The ambiguous final moments are perfect given Sarah's hopeful dialogue. Those lines perfectly coincide with her feelings earlier when they head to Cyberdyne.

DANG IT. I can't believe Linda Hamilton wasnt nominated for Best Actress

[brianstanton]

Definitely one of the best movies ever created! And a masterful analysis

[shawndashno]

Robert Patrick rules in this movie. The fact that he chose to go to the firing range so that he could overcome the impulse to blink when firing a gun is just incredible, and adds so much creep factor to the T-1000! He only blinks 1 time in the entire movie while firing a gun. And noone even asked him to do it, he just thought a machine wouldnt blink, I shouldn't either. Alot of people don't even notice, but your brain does, and adds to the unnerving feeling you get just watching him do....nothing, really lol, everything he does is just creepier because of this little detail. Now thats commitment to a role!!