Question 1

What unusual training did Robert Patrick undergo to portray the T-1000's relentless pursuit?

Accepted Answer

Robert Patrick followed a rigorous running regime and practiced breathing only through his nose to appear as a cyborg that could run at high speeds without showing fatigue, even catching up to Edward Furlong on a dirt bike.

Question 2

How did Edward Furlong's growth during filming create production challenges?

Accepted Answer

Edward Furlong's growth caused adjustments: he looks younger in the desert scene, his voice broke requiring pitch adjustment, and he stood in a hole to maintain height continuity with Linda Hamilton in late-shot scenes.

Question 3

Which real-life family member doubled for Linda Hamilton in scenes with two Sarah Connors?

Accepted Answer

Linda Hamilton's twin sister, Leslie Hamilton Gearren, served as a double for scenes involving two Sarah Connors, such as when the T-1000 imitated her.

Question 4

What risky stunt was performed for real due to concerns about CGI realism?

Accepted Answer

The pilot flew a helicopter under a bridge for real because there was concern about how realistic CGI would look for that scene.

Question 5

Which major awards did Terminator 2: Judgment Day receive recognition from in 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the Writers Guild of America, BAFTA Awards, and Academy Awards in 1992.

Question 6

How did Robert Patrick prepare to play the T-1000's relentless pursuit?

Accepted Answer

Robert Patrick undertook a rigorous running regime and practiced breathing only through his nose to appear like a cyborg that could run without showing fatigue. He trained so hard he could catch up to Edward Furlong on a dirt bike with ease.

Question 7

What continuity challenges arose from Edward Furlong's growth during production?

Accepted Answer

Edward Furlong grew noticeably during the long shoot. His voice broke and had to be pitch-adjusted, and for one late scene, he had to stand in a hole to maintain height continuity with Linda Hamilton.

Question 8

How did the filmmakers create the realistic helicopter-under-bridge shot?

Accepted Answer

There was concern about how realistic CGI would look for the helicopter going under the bridge, so the pilot just did it for real.

Question 9

What awards did Terminator 2: Judgment Day receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards from the Writers Guild of America, BAFTA Awards, and Academy Awards in 1992.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Terminator 2: Judgment Day?

Accepted Answer

A reprogrammed T-800 protects young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000, while he and his mother Sarah fight to stop Skynet from triggering a nuclear apocalypse.

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