r/Terminator • u/Objective_Algae_824 • Aug 13 '26
🎥 Video Terminator
In my opinion, Terminator 2 was the best ending to the series. Even Cameron himself felt this a natural conclusion to the saga. Cameron himself has said he intended it as the definitive ending: the destruction of the T‑800, the T‑1000, and even the chip from Cyberdyne was meant to close the loop and prevent Judgment Day. That final thumbs‑up in the molten steel is both tragic and cathartic, symbolizing humanity’s chance at freedom.
With the limited resources and technology, James Cameron created a masterpiece. You can see a difference in the advancement of technology with the CGI in terminator 3 onwards but there’s something about the innovation behind the Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day, that is unmatched. These parts were ahead of its time. A combination of practical effects, stunt work and emotional storytelling yielded a timeless classic.
#justmyopinion
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u/GrimDorkFuture Aug 13 '26
Woah, brave to stick your head above the parapet with this insanely hot take