The Rewatchables ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
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Jan 26, 2021 
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan discuss 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' as a sequel, the shift in action movies, thrilling scenes, the impact of CGI and practical effects, John Connor's character, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's career.
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Simmons's Renewed Appreciation
- Bill Simmons saw Terminator 2 on TV and was impressed by how well it holds up.
- He considers it the second-greatest sequel ever, after Godfather Part 2.
A Complete Vision
- Terminator 2 improves on the original due to fewer budget and special effects constraints.
- It represents James Cameron's complete vision, finally realized.
A Cultural Event
- Bill Simmons believes Terminator 2 is the most important action film ever made.
- Its theatrical release was a cultural event that exceeded high expectations.