Synopsis:

My goal was to create a version of the film that doesn't explain the plot upfront, but instead allows the story unfold naturaly as the film progresses & saves it's surprises. I've also made many additional alterations to the Extended Cut shape my own ideal version.

Intentions:

I've always wanted versions of the first two Terminator films that don't spoil the plot upfront, but instead let the story play out in more of a noir mystery style. This is the second of those two edits.

Change List:

-added my fanedit production logo. -added "A James Cameron Film" credit. -cut the opening scene showing the future. -cut Sarah's opening narration. -cut the opening credits. -cut the title. Arrival- -the time-portal opens & closes faster. -new music begins as the Terminator stands. (T2 Main Title) -extended the shot of the Terminator looking towards the bar. -cut the Terminators POV as it approaches the bar. Title Card- -added a new title logo. -new title. (simply, Terminator 2) -new sound effects during title. (steel sliding, metallic clang) Inside the Bar- -new music fades into the original soundtrack as the pool balls break. -cut the Terminators POV as it scans the room. -shuffled a few shots as the Terminator walks across the room. -cut the Terminators POV as it scans for fitting clothes. -the biker doesn't blow smoke in the Terminators face. -cut the Terminators POV as the biker blows smoke into it's face. -added new sound effects. (talking & bar sounds) -replaced music to match the new edit. (Guitars/Cadillacs by Dwight Yokam) Outside the Bar- -cut this entire scene. Hospital Tour/Sarah in Her Room- -cut this entire scene. T-1000 Goes to John's House- -moved this scene to later on. Sarah's Psych Evaluation- -added the establishing shot of Pescadero Hospital, cut from earlier. -cut Sarah's dream about Reese & the future. -cut Sarah saying that she knows the date the machines become self-aware. -cut Sarah naming the date. -moved the scene at Cyberdyne to later on. -smoother edit when Sarah mentions that she's shown improvement. Relics at Cyberdyne- -inserted the scene of Miles Dyson at Cyberdyne, cut from earlier. T-1000 Goes to John's House- -inserted the scene of the T-1000 questioning John's foster parents, cut from earlier. The Terminator follows John to the Mall- -cut a shot of the Terminaor's POV as it identifies John. Mall Fight & Getaway- -adjusted the contrast as the T-1000 recovers on the floor to better match surrounding shots. -John doesn't have trouble starting his bike. -cut a shot of the T-1000 coming down the stairs. Flood Channel Chase- -cut a short shot of John on his bike. -cut a short shot of the truck in pursuit. -shortened the landing after the Terminator drives off the ramp. Stop n' Chat- -cut John saying "OK, timeout! Stop the bike!" -cut John saying "...You are a Terminator, right?" & the Terminators response. -cut John saying "This is intense. Get a grip, John." -John doesn't poke the Terminator as much. -cut the Terminator saying "30 years from now..." -cut John saying "This is deep." T-1000 Steals Another Cop Car- -cut this entire scene. T-1000 Kills John's Dog- -cut this entire scene. Hangin' With the Terminator- -cut the first time John yells "Get this psycho off of me!" -John doesn't ask why he was let go, he figures it out on his own. -cut John's "Yes!" when the Terminator does what he commands. -cut John saying "Cool. My own Terminator." -cut the Terminator saying "...I'm a Terminator." -cut John saying "Listen to me very carefully. You're not a Terminator anymore. Got that?" -cut John saying "What do you mean "why"? You just can't." -cut the Terminators 2nd "Why?" Hospital Escape- -cut the hospital orderly licking Sarah's face. -cut a short shot of the Terminator running towards the elevator. -shortened the shot of the guard getting out of the car after Sarah shoots. -cut the Terminator throwing the guard. -shortened the shot of the T-1000 forming in the elevator. -shortened the shot of the T-1000 coming out of the elevator. -cut a shot of the T-1000 running towards the car. On the Road- -cut John confirming that the T-1000 isn't still chasing them. -cut Sarah asking John if he's ok. -cut Sarah saying "I didn't need your help, I can take care of myself." -cut the Terminator asking John "What's wrong with your eyes?" & John's "Nothing." Terminator Brain Surgery- -cut the Terminators POV as it looks into the mirror. -cut the Terminators POV as it switches off. -cut John saying "But he's my friend, alright?" -cut some of the argument between Sarah & John. -cut the Terminator reactivating. On the Road Again- -cut John trying to teach the Terminator slang phrases. Roadside Rest Stop- -cut John trying to teach the Terminator to smile. Future Events Rundown- -cut the dates from the Terminators chain of future events. At Enrique's Desert Camp- -cut the Terminator saying "..."Uncle Bob"?" -cut John talking about how this was all normal to him growing up. -cut the Terminator's smile when he picks up the mini-gun. Working on the Truck- -cut John mentioning when he'll met his dad & what date he sends him back to. -cut the Terminator asking "Why do you cry?" & John's explanation. -cut the continuing "crying" conversation as they go to start the truck. -masked Arnold's mouth so de doesn't appear to be talking. -replaced with John's dialog with "You could lighten up, yourself." cut from earlier. -new sound effects to replace the old dialog. (wind, footsteps, leather jacket, hand claps) -cut the Terminator saying "No problem-o." after starting the truck. -cut the "High Five!" scene, except one shot. -the remaining High Five shot has been sped-up to remove the slo-mo. -cut Sarah's narration. -cut Sarah's dream about the future. Going to Stop Sarah- -cut the Terminator suggesting that killing Dyson could prevent the war. -cut John's lecture about not killing people. At the Dyson's- -shortened John & Sarah's chat. -altered the music starting as the Terminator rips the flesh off his arm. -increased the volume of Dysons "Oh my god" as he recognizes the robot arm. -extended the shot of the Terminator's robot hand. -slight zoom-in on the shot of the Terminators robot hand. -fade-out on the shot of the Terminators robot hand. -cut Sarah's narration. -fade-in on the shot of Miles Dyson, after having heard the story. -altered music fades back into the original soundtrack as Miles speaks. Hit the Road to Cyberdyne- -removed Sarah's narration. Fending Off the Cops- -cut the helicopter pilot saying "That's a damn mini-gun!" -cut the Terminators POV as it surveys the area. -cut the Terminator saying "I'll be back." -cut the cop saying "Ow, it hurts!" -cut the Terminators POV as it scans for casualties. -cut the T-1000 telling the helicopter pilot to "Get out." -cut the helicopter pilot's goofy head nodding response. Highway Chase- -altered the concerned driver's goofy "Hello?" -cut a short rear-screen shot of the Terminator reloading. At the Steel Mill- -cut the Terminator saying "Hasta la vista, baby." -cut two shots of John & Sarah getting out of the truck. -cut some shots of the liquid metal reforming. -cut the T-1000's arm malfunctioning. -cut the T-1000's feet malfunctioning. -cut the Terminators POV as it searches for the T-1000. -shortened a shot of Sarah as the T-1000 threatens her. -cut a shot of the fake Terminator head getting bashed. -cut the Terminators POV as it reboots. -cut the T-1000's feet malfunctioning. -cut the T-1000 morphing into it's victims as it melts. -cut the Terminator saying "I need a vacation." -cut the Terminator telling John he knows about crying. -cut the Terminator's thumbs-up. -cut Sarah's closing narration. -added closing "No Fate..." text. End Credits- -theatrical version of the end credits text. -replaced the GnR song during the end credits with the track SWAT Team Attacks. Post-Credits- -added a post-credits shot of the Terminator in flames, cut from the opening credits. -added the track Trust Me to the burning Terminator shot. -added my production logo to the end.

Additional Notes:

I tried to stay true to the original editing style set by Conrad Buff, Mark Goldblatt & Richard A. Harris. I didn't want anything to seem obviously altered at all.

Other Sources:

Video- -Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Lionsgate bluray, 2015) Additional Audio- -Terminator 2: Judgement Day score (Varèse Sarabande Records, 1991) -Guitars, Cadillacs by Dwight Yokam (from the album Guitars Cadillacs Ect Ect, 1986) -sound effects (youtube.com).

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