Notes that the director, James Cameron, always enjoys undermining the conventions of a genre, and praises the visual effects.

Detailed pitch for the film's merits, citing its four Academy Awards. Outlines five key action scenes and provides important dialogs.

Respected critic says the plot is second to the impressive special effects. Comments that the film has plenty of action without a lot of gore.

Says the movie is as state of the art and impressive as the cyborgs in it. Compares and contrasts the sequel to its predecessor.