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In a post-apocalyptic future, a cyborg assassin known as the T-1000, capable of mimicking any person or object, is sent back in time to eliminate John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance. Standing in its way is a reprogrammed T-800 Terminator, also sent from the future to protect the young Connor. As the T-1000 relentlessly pursues them, John and his protector must go on the run, battling the advanced liquid metal killer while the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a monumental critical and commercial success, widely hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in filmmaking. Critics praised its revolutionary visual effects, intense action sequences, compelling story, and strong performances, particularly from Schwarzenegger and Furlong. Audiences were captivated by the film's scale and ambition, solidifying its status as a modern action classic.

• Praised for its groundbreaking visual effects, particularly the liquid metal T-1000.

• Lauded for its thrilling action sequences and intense pacing.

• Applauded for deepening the character of the Terminator and its complex themes.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Terminator 2 for its spectacular special effects, exciting action, and the compelling evolution of the Terminator character. Many appreciated the film's suspense and its contribution to the sci-fi genre.

Won 4 Academy Awards (Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Makeup) and nominated for 2 others (Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing). Also received numerous other awards and nominations from various critics' circles and industry guilds.

The iconic 'liquid metal' effect of the T-1000 was achieved through a combination of CGI and practical effects, including animatronics and stop-motion animation, long before such effects were commonplace.