Synopsis:

A recut of Terminator 2 to create a hybrid from the best of both the theatrical and extended special editions. Other elements have been cut and remixed to create a more serious tone.

Intentions:

Terminator 2 is without a doubt one of the most successful and popular movies of all time. Internet Movie Database currently has the movie ranked at #55 in the top 250 (with a user rating of 8.5 / 10), and countless film institutions list it in the greatest films of all time. So, does this leave any room for fanediting? Of course. The film itself has 3 different official cuts. While each is great, none are probably considered perfect. The film has moments that clearly don’t fit with the overall intent and it has inconsistencies throughout. My main motivation for creating this fanedit was the famous “Bad to the Bone” scene. We are supposed to fear the Terminator because of our previous experience with him. Though with this scene, suddenly he is cool!! and this totally spoils the surprise and shock of his new role. While overall, this edit can be considered a “light edit,” many subtle changes have been done to create a consistent tone, trim some cheese, and weave between the theatrical and extended versions of the film to create a new experience.

Change List:

* new THX intro * new title sequence * add throwgncpr to intro credit * fixed bendy-knife stunt error when Arnie gets stabbed in bar. * created completely new audio for “Bad to the Bone” scene * cut “How’s the knee” line. It contradicts the notion of her behaving for several * months. However I kept the most of the scene (up until the next cut), because I think it’s a good intro to Sarah, and shows how much the events have affected and changed her. * cut SE scene where med students beat Sarah to take pills * trimmed first dream sequence to start with Kyle passing the doorway (cut talk about their son, and hugging). He is now just a quiet messenger. * cut “model citizen” line by doctor. It just seems like tacked on cheese. * recut shot where truck jumps/crashes into canal to fix windshield continuity error * cut motorcycle jump in dirtbike / truck / motorcycle canal chase scene. trimmed chase scene a bit. * cut SE scene where T1000 goes to check dog collar * reinstate scene where T1000 raids John's bedroom * trim scene where John makes Arnie do tricks in parking lot *** different than v1 fanedit * cut part where med student/guard licks Sarah’s face after locking her down. I felt that this was completely unnecessary. Her brutal escape is now driven by her focus and determination, and never really includes any hint of revenge. * reframed scene where T1000 approaches group in hospital, to remove continuity error where female guard on floor should be. * trimmed SE scene where John convinces Sarah not to destroy chip after removing it from head. Cut the line about him being his friend. If he wants to truly be taken serious as a leader, then he doesnt want to be buddies with the terminator. * Removed John teaching Arnie jive-talk in the car. This was my least favorite scene where John tries to teach Arnie about human emotions and behavior, and I find it just a tad too cheesy. This also allows “Hasta La Vista, Baby” to be removed from the film. * hybrid gas station scene - tightened up a bit. less goofy smiling *** different than v1 fanedit * cut “No Problemo” after Arnie successfully starts truck * cut “Trust me” right before Arnie shoots up cops from building * cut “Hasta la vista, baby” prior to shooting frozen T1000 (audio cut only) Scene duration is still intact, but no speaking. * removed audio for “I need a vacation” * cut thumbs up at end * cut SE happy ending * completely new credits (to match exact style of original credits).

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Special Thanks:

Ab5tract, AvP, Blueyoda, Boon23, Captain Khajiit, Elbarto1, eldiablosuizo, Gaith, geminigod, Izzy, Jitters, JMB, neglify, reave, Rogue-theX, stamper, T-HOPE, TMBTM, TV's Frink, Ziz, Zorzalita.