Terminator 2 3D Review: 6 Ups & 3 Downs

1. You Might Forget It's In 3D Sometimes

Terminator 2
TriStar Pictures

While the 3D conversion is exceptional for the most part (and more on that shortly), there are definitely moments where it seems to fade to the periphery, and you might find yourself lifting up your 3D glasses to check that the film's actually being projected in three dimensions.

Rather than go wildly over-the-top with the 3D, Cameron has chosen to omit it completely from some images, and as is common with 3D projection, often the human brain simply gets too accustomed to the dimensions, especially when they're employed subtly, to the point that you may forget you're even watching a 3D movie.

It's hardly a deal-breaker, but if you're expecting T2 to have been turned into a rollercoaster ride here, you might feel a little short-changed that Cameron chose a more unassuming style.

All that said, T2 3D is for the most part a rousing success, so here's everything that works...

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