I believe it is. It's much shorter and much more intense. T2 is obviously great too but it's a bit long and bloated and has a lot James Cameron shmaltz. I am thoroughly entertained by it everytime I see it but I never got why people almost universally preferred it over the first film.
shareDefinitely
shareI prefer T1 for its claustrophobic atmosphere, but its practical effects look very dated now. I can imagine they turn off younger viewers. T2, on the other hand, looks seamless 30+ years later.
shareBetter story by far... but effects and action are clearly much better in T2. I prefer the first, but the second is better for rewatchability. Same with Matrix 1 vs 2.
shareI prefer the first film. Leaner, more grounded and raw.
The sequel is much more of a spectacle and greater in scope so I can see why some prefer it.
T1,T2 and Terminator:Dark Fate is the perfect Terminator trilogy
shareT1 is a great horror movie. T2 is a great action movie.
I do prefer T1 big time, ye.
Everyone who watched them in order I assume.
Those younger folk who watched T2 first probably prefer it, maybe
The first terminator was written and directed by a young upcomer who wanted to break into the business, and it shows in a good way. Its a nicely packaged story. I've seen my share of T2, but nowadays can't stand it, well maybe except for the main title sequence, which is a wet dream of a pyromaniac. I definately prefer the original. T2 has aged very badly, including its once groundbreaking effects.
shareThen you're pretty damned stupid, pjl69.
I'm just glad I don't have to hang around with T2 fans.
shareWe don't have to hang around you as well, since you're talking bullshit about T2.
I can't help it if you have no taste in movies.
shareDo you hate the boy Connor in this? Or the T-800 being a good guy? What is your problem with T2?
Too much humour. Chase scenes become repetitive. Arnold is more Arnold than a terminator. T2 was basically a watered down remake of the original, but with bigger budget, more sophisticated effects and wider audience appeal. Linda Hamilton's transformation from the first movie was great, though. I have the same problem with most Cameron's movies. I find only the first Terminator and The Abyss (extended cut) interesting movies from him. I rank him maybe the most overrated director of all time, nevermind he's the box office champion.
But the opening scene and the main title sequence of T2 are still great.
Well, I like it.
What I particularly love about it is the soundtrack, which is so distinctive with natural sounds made to sound unusual. It just stands out to me.