Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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Paramount Plus EssentialStarz Roku Premium ChannelPhiloParamount Plus EssentialAt the end of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, does the Terminator transcend his machinelike nature and gain free will?This hug can probably be interpreted as rescinding the order and saying good-bye, although “a meaningful hug” is a really thin basis for android command and control functions. Lee: I think it’s a little of both: John’s hug can be interpreted as giving permission, but more importantly, the T-800’s character development is a critical component of the movie, and his decision to sacrifice himself is clearly the culmination of that development.
Terminator 2 is famous for CGI, but the cinematography is what sold the lie. Greenberg had to light empty plates for the T-1000 knowing exactly where the CGI reflection would be later. That requires insane foresight. They used everything: elaborate crane rigs, motion control for the FX shots, and custom mounts for the car chases.
