Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Directed by	James Cameron
Written by	James Cameron, William Wisher Jr.
Produced by	James Cameron, Stephanie Austin
Starring	Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, Edward Furlong
Cinematography	Adam Greenberg
Edited by	Conrad Buff, Mark Goldblatt, Richard A. Harris
Music by	Brad Fiedel
Production company	Carolco Pictures
Distributed by	TriStar Pictures
Release date	July  3, 1991 (1991-07-03)
Running time	137 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$94–102 million
Box office	$520.9 million

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron. It is the sequel to the 1984 film The Terminator and the second installment in the Terminator franchise. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong. The screenplay was written by Cameron and William Wisher Jr..

Plot

The film is set in a dystopian future where artificial intelligence known as Skynet has become self-aware and initiated a nuclear holocaust known as Judgment Day. The story follows Sarah Connor and her son, John Connor, who is destined to become the leader of the human resistance against Skynet. They are pursued by a new, advanced Terminator, the T-1000, played by Robert Patrick, while being protected by a reprogrammed T-800, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Cast

• Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800
• Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor
• Robert Patrick as the T-1000
• Edward Furlong as John Connor

Production

The film was produced by Carolco Pictures and distributed by TriStar Pictures. The production was notable for its groundbreaking use of computer-generated imagery (CGI), particularly in the depiction of the T-1000's liquid metal transformations. The film's budget was between $94 million and $102 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made at the time.

Music

The film's score was composed by Brad Fiedel, who also composed the score for the original The Terminator. The music is known for its use of electronic and orchestral elements to create a tense and futuristic atmosphere.

Reception

Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $520 million worldwide. It received praise for its special effects, action sequences, and performances, particularly those of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. The film won several awards, including four Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects.

Legacy

The film has had a lasting impact on the science fiction and action film genres and is considered one of the greatest sequels ever made. It has spawned several sequels, a television series, and various video games and comic books.

See also

• The Terminator
• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
• Terminator Salvation
• Terminator Genisys
• Terminator: Dark Fate
• List of highest-grossing films