Saskia Baron
The Arts Desk
Sep 8, 2026
5/5
The ecological idealism [James Cameron] was to espouse so clearly in the Avatar films is strictly on the backburner in the Terminator movies. But the growing acknowledgement of the threat of AI makes his movie feel more pertinent, 35 years on.
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Marcelo Paredes
Cinencuentro
Sep 4, 2026
[James Cameron's] films place a star of mythical proportions like Schwarzenegger in thrilling situations that allow the viewer to clearly understand everything happening around him, enjoying the spectacle...[Full review in Spanish]
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Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Me gusta el cine
Sep 1, 2026
5/5
A surprisingly personal film, considering it deals with futuristic robots, legendary leaders, and the world's end. The action may be massive, but the emotional core of the narrative lies in interpersonal relationships. [Full review in Spanish].
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Bill Brownstein
Montreal Gazette
Jul 21, 2026
3.5/5
In action-movie terms, Terminator 2 has achieved meltdown: this is a thrill-junkie's dream.
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Joe Riley
Liverpool Echo
Jul 21, 2026
5/5
When it comes to concepts and biceps, Arnold Schwarzenegger is head and shoulders above his contemporaries in the beefcake stakes.
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Burl Burlingame
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Jul 21, 2026
3.5/4
This is one film that has jaded movie hounds sitting with their mouths agape, the action direction and special effects are that amazing.
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Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Jul 21, 2026
3/4
At times, "Terminator 2" is nothing short of astonishing.
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Nigella Lawson
Daily Telegraph (UK)
Jul 21, 2026
A spectacular film.
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John Millar
Daily Record (UK)
Jul 21, 2026
If non-stop action is your thing, you'll not feel short-changed by Terminator 2.
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Graham Young
Birmingham Mail
Jul 21, 2026
Terminator 2: Judgement Day is without doubt the most amazing rollercoaster action film ever made.
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Mike Clark
Gannett News Service
Jul 21, 2026
3.5/4
The special effects are as jaw-dropping as Linda Hamilton's new biceps.
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Bob Ross
Tampa Tribune
Jul 21, 2026
3/4
From the opening bar fight to the first chase to the climatic confrontation in a steel-making factory, "Terminator 2" moves so fast that its 136 minutes fly by.
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Ronan Farren
Sunday Independent (Ireland)
Jul 21, 2026
Ultimately the whole thing has a weary, unoriginal feel about it and the intended apocalyptic mood is heavyhanded and unconvincing.
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Trace Thurman
Horror Queers Podcast
Jul 6, 2026
5/5
A perfect movie if there ever was one, Terminator 2 surpasses the already great original in nearly every way.
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Joe Lipsett
Horror Queers Podcast
Jul 5, 2026
5/5
A perfect action film. No notes except to say that Linda Hamilton (and her arms) deserves everything
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Marc Horton
Edmonton Journal
Jun 29, 2026
4/4
It is a highly visual, stylish and stunning experience, and I really don't care who knows I said so.
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Michael Walsh
The Province (Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
4/4
A super sequel, this follow-up to Cameron's own 1984 hit movie takes us back to the future with action-epic intensity, expanding, improving upon and completing the original with unfailing craft and intelligence.
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Sean French
Observer (UK)
Jun 29, 2026
Terminator 2: Judgement Day is an entertainment machine as expertly functional as its robotic protagonist.
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John Greenwood
Waterloo Region Record
Jun 29, 2026
This is an action cartoon with brains, even a profound sense of morality.
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Kate Zimmerman
Calgary Herald
Jun 29, 2026
4/5
Adorned with more enlightened politics and spattered with less violence than the first installment, this is a brilliantly-crafted thriller complete with astonishing special effects.
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