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Summary: Extreme Cool DVD
Review: One of the classics of our time T2 took us to a new level in film making. The incorporation of CGI to create the t1000 broke new ground. Arnold also reached his high at this point. A new standard was set for movie makers. All the great special effects such as the Lord of the Rings exist because James Cameron took the chance which he has done many times.
This DVD is almost perfect. The picture is flawless and a THX soundtrack that sang from my sound system. The new digital transfer was bright and crisp. I was using an audioquest YIQ-2 which brought all the details to life. I am so glad that the industry is taking the time to redo movies that mean so much to film lovers. The second DVD is loaded with hours of special features, hours of insight on the how and why of the T2 consumed my nights for several days. Artisan Entertainment has my applause on their release of T2 DVD. Lastly the case is interesting but I had problems with is cutting the edge of the plastic of the DVD. Extreme T2 DVD is highly recommended. A buyer will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Great
Review: Terimnator 2 exceeded the expectations after the acclaimed Terminator. James Cameron is a great filmmaker and should make more movies than he has. Arnold gives his usual performance but Linda Hamilton really stood out along with a young Edward Furlong.the plot: John Connor is now a young boy and is in grave danger of a new terminator sent to destroy him before he becomes the leader in the future. John Connor (in the future) sends another model of the 1st terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to protect john from the new terminator (Robert Patrick). This is all happening while Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) is in a mental institution after the Skynet Software company covered up the 1st battle of the terminator. She was sent there as insane because she believed what Reese (The Terminator) told her about John and the future and the terminators. While escaping the mental asylum John is being chased (in a remarkable chase scene..almost as good as The Matrix Reloaded) after by Robert Patrick. Arnold comes to save the day and they make it out safely. the terminator and john go to group up with Sarah. After they're together The Terminator explains why he came to protect John and also explains what judgement day is...(Andrew Dison recieved the terminator hand from the cover up of the mess in their hydrogen plant...therefore he is destined to make the terminators that will destroy the human race...with a chip and the hand.) Sarah tells them what to do. Obviously she planned ahead for Judgement day and stored guns underground where her spanish buddy Enrique lived and were. Sarah has a dream of Judgement Day and acts quickly. She decides that she'll change the future of the terminators by killing Dison but she has a change of heart before she kills him. The Terminator and John show up and lay down the whole thing in front of Dison. That he would be responsible for 3 billion deaths in the future. So they decide to destroy everything that would make a terminator. The chip, the hand, his house, and most importantly the Skynet Company. From there the action takes off. James Cameron has made a fantastic movie. Overall I think it's better than the 1st one. The version i saw was on Tv but i plan on buying the T2 Extreme DVD. Excellent Sci-Fi movie. Arnold's best.
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Summary: T2...one of the best dvds ever with many extras
Review: T2 is an excellent film...enough said. It still holds up 12 years later. The special effects still look realistic as ever and the movie looks as if it just came out.In '91 T2 looked absolutley amazing and in '03 it still does. T3 even pales in comparison. T2 is of course better than the first Terminator and definatley better than the dissappointing T3. Theres six hours of extras on the DVD and its all you'll ever need.
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Summary: T2 - Judgment Day - A superb Sci-Fi action/thriller!
Review: It is absolutely amazing to think that "The Terminator" was made on a shoestring budget of "only" $6 million, where the filmmakers were literally sleeping on couches and living off of coupons from McDonald's to making the transition to "Terminator 2 - Judgment Day! Taking that into consideration and then looking at the over $150 million dollar budget for T2, which was the first of its kind, one can only sit back in awe at the silver screen masterpiece that was created by that budget. With "The Terminator" being James Cameron's first feature film and the film that went far beyond "Conan the Barbarian" in launching Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, the demand for this sequel was constant and finally overwhelming, leading them to begin it's filming in 1990. The final outcome of that filming and budget being one of the highest grossing films to ever have been made, to date of which, the film has earned nearly a billion dollars, which is simply astonishing! From a personal standpoint, when this film made it to the silver screen, I believe I went and saw it at least two times and I even read the book that was released concurrently with the film. The VHS tape release of it was rather worn out as well due to this being such a compelling and captivating story! The premise: Enhancing upon the basic story and theme of the first film which was the first of many paradox's within this plot, director James Cameron brings us forward approximately ten years. We're brought to the Terminator's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) introduction as he does essentially the same thing he did in the first film, seek clothing and weaponry. From the very beginning of this film you see that it still has the same dark undertones of humanities future struggle against the machines but at the same time its going to have a different style as there is some humorous scenes right up front. From there we're taken to the T-1000's (Robert Patrick) introduction in the film. At this point in time, the viewer who hasn't seen this masterpiece before doesn't quite know which of the Terminators is going to be the bad guy. From there we're taken to the introductions of John Connor, played rather well by Edward Furlong and then his mother Sarah Connor played by Linda Hamilton reprising her role from the first film. It doesn't take one long to figure out that this is a big film and that the action is going to blow you away whether you're seeing it for the first time or the tenth time. Few films of this genre even come close to comparing to the scale and scope that is T2 Judgment Day! Everything about this film from the script to the actors and their acting to the makeup and the soundtrack all screams box office smash hit! As you can surmise, I highly recommend this film to any and all who are fans of the genre and fans of superb scriptwriting played out to perfection on the silver screen. {ssintrepid} T2 Judgment Day Ultimate Edition Special Features Documentaries:
- "The Making of T2" Featurette
- "T2: More Than Meets the Eye" Featurette
- "The Making of T2: 3-D" Breaking the Screen Barrier" Special Features:
- Supplemental Materials - Several features which cover every aspect of the film.
- Cast and Crew Information
- Trailers and Teasers
- Entire Screenplay
- Over 700 Storyboards DVD-ROM:
- An excellent DVD-ROM feature that allows you to view the film and the script at the same time. Other Features:
- An outstanding metal enclosure for the DVD case.
- A thirty page booklet with even more information about this incredible film.
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Summary: Overkill
Review: T2 is a great flick, but the "Extreme DVD" isn't the one I saw at the movies (NOTE: TO TURN THE EXTREME TO THE THEATRICAL described in a review above works). Added footage (I think there's sixteen minutes) adds nothing and often detracts - remember there's generally a good reason for how the original was edited. The 2nd CD in the 'extreme' packet allows you to play on your (PC, not MAC) computer ...and since that's not what I purchase DVD's for, it is relatively useless. The notes that come with it are way too technical for the average person and add nothing to the movie. The metal case had a sharp edge at one of the corners. This overblown marketing creation capitalizes on the release of T3. Save your money unless you live in Terminatorville.
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Summary: MOVIE: Better than the first DVD: Incredible!
Review: This movie is twice as good as the first film! The action is constant and the movie never gets the least bit boring. For a '91 film, the special effects are out of this world! The T-1000, who can turn to liquid metal, looks so realistic you won't believe it! As far as the DVD goes...oh my God...It's so good that it must have taken them a month just to create the main menu! The sound is 10x better than normal DVD and the picture is dead-on with sharp color tones and no grain. Every movie should come out on EXTREME DVD! It also comes in a nice metal case with the normal DVD case inside. It's the ultimate DVD of all time and it also has a second disc of special features. Buy it, you won't be sorry! Hasta la vista, baby!
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Summary: superior sequel to the Terminator
Review: Just when I thought I saw the best action/sci-fi flick of all time (The Terminator), Terminator 2 came out and I was even more amazed. Both of these movies prove that James Cameron is very talented as well as creative. Now on with the review... T2 is just as good as the first Terminator if not a little better. T2 might not have been as dark as the first but that is a matter of opinion. The role of Arnold changing from killer to protector thrilled audiences greatly and it was neat seeing John Connor trying to teach the terminator to be more human. And just to top it off, we have a more advanced killing machine (T-1000) whose mission is to terminate John Connor. I really liked that the T-1000 could not only imitate people but also wore a police uniform and had a little bit of personality to make people think it was human. The special effects for the T-1000 were excellent and Robert Patrick was very believable as a deceitful killing machine. Linda Hamilton did just as good of a job playing Sarah Connor in T2 as she did in the first movie. I liked the more fearless character of Sarah in T2. Edward Furlong who played John Connor did a good job playing a 10 year old even though I think that Edward at the time was really 13 years old.(He certainly had the foul mouth of a 13 year old in this movie). Anyway, Terminator 2 definately ranks up with The Terminator and should be enjoyed by all action/sci-fi fans.
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Summary: Spectacular!
Review: James Cameron nailed it when he created Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This sensational box-office blockbuster did everything right. This DVD gives more than the original movie, which is ideal for a "Terminator" or an Arnold fanatic. The wonderful action sequences are just some of the delightful idiosyncracies that keep this an enthralling action ride. This is a great movie to add to your DVD collection especially if you are an action movie enthusiast.
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Summary: when are they going to stop?
Review: when is artisan finally going to stop releasing these stupid new edition dvds? I, as well as many other consumers, are getting irate and infuriated about purchasing a DVD which we think in the right frame of mind is the best that is out there, and the best that will ever be, and then the company turns around and releases a "new and improved" version. This is the fourth version of T2, I believe, which is stupid, ridiculous, and time-consuming. First there was the regular edition of T2, which was short lived (and also long out of print). Then, they go and release the THX version with improved surround sound and commentary (also out of print, I believe). After that comes the Ultimate Edition. I own this one, because I was summoned into thinking that this was the biggie. This was the bonus version that everybody just HAD to have. This came with a new set of commentary, deleted scenes, 2 different versions of the movie, easter eggs, and among MANY, MANY different options. I haven't even had the time to explore all of them yet. Here, about 6 to 8 months later, they release a NEW version of this DVD, called the EXTREME version...how pathetic. This has everything that the Ultimate version has, except the new liquid camera movements that most people don't have the equipment and technology in their own home to handle. I think this was probably a ...poor shot at a promotion for the new T3 movie. This makes me infuriated, because they have also done the exact same with the first installment in the Terminator series. Sure, it's a great bargain that you can pick it up in stores for $$ brand new, but the fact that I had to pay [more] for mine makes me mad. To the point of this review : If you already own T2 on DVD, then pass on this one, but if you're looking for a good installment to your series and are thinking about adding T2 to your collection, give this one a green light. -Jared
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Summary: Not a must own DVD if you already have the Ultimate...
Review: If you already own the Ultimate Edition DVD, I don't recommend cashing out the extra money for this version because it isn't really xtreme with the exception of the new telecine master and the kick... 5.1 sound. The features are bleak with the exception of the New audio commentary with James Cameron and a couple of DVD-Rom features. If you have the UE, rent this version and watch the new master because it is the best the movie has ever looked. If you don't own any copies of T2, I suggest you buy this version but don't expect alot of features because there are like 2-3 documentaries and DVD-ROM material that is about it! But if you really want to get in depth behind the scenes material find a copy of the Ultimate Edition if it is still available. The movie looks and sounds good on there but it isn't as good as on the Xtreme. If you have a widescreen TV and want to see how good the new master is, go out and check it out because there isn't a single scratch on the screen not even dust or anything other than the crystal clear video. The sound is pretty dynamic but you have to have a really good system to hear it. I had to turn mine up to 35 to get the real effect. Well anyway, see the new master!
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