The “legitimate sequels” to “Terminator: Dark Fate” and “T2” were unmistakably “real”! (with IMAX laser viewing report)

A new character REV-9 that reflects the shadow of T-1000

It may be a misleading way of putting it, but Cameron's technique of making sequels, "not doing anything new," is truly brilliant. Instead of adding something fundamentally new, he updates the good parts of the previous work. Everything is rational, from following the basic structure of the story to the various directing that links to " The Terminator " and " Terminator 2: Judgment Day. "

The most striking visual of the T-1000 in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" was the T-1000's, but in "Terminator: Dark Fate" this aspect has also been updated. Rather than creating a new enemy from scratch, the REV-9 is a superior version of the T-1000. The liquid metal has evolved and evolved to the point where it can be attached and detached like Venom, making it "two people in one." The liquid metal outer shell and the metal-carbon endoskeleton attack independently.

This is like fighting Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and the opponent that was originally unbeatable becomes even more formidable, which increases the sense of despair. Moreover, underwater and aerial battles, which were not depicted in "The Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", are depicted, and REV-9 does not stop there at all. Its copying ability and communication ability have also improved dramatically, and it has a wide range of facial expressions. It looks and speaks completely human. In terms of "fear" and "creepiness", it is not as good as the T-800 or T-1000, but this "not scary" state can be seen as proof that The Terminator has almost become human, which is paradoxically frightening.

“Terminator: Dark Fate” (C) 2019 Skydance Productions, LLC, Paramount Pictures Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox Film

What's outstandingly clever here is that they deliberately use the same format and portray it as a superior version, so that the image of the T-1000 always remains in the minds of the audience. Even if you think that the T-1000 was scarier, that's exactly what the production team is playing on you. By having the viewer fill in the gaps themselves, the sense that "Terminator: Dark Fate" is a legitimate sequel to "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" becomes stronger and stronger.

The film ignites and heats up the viewers' memories. As a result, the connections between the works become stronger. Cameron's technique of skillfully using "as is," "overwriting," and "adding" is fully effective in this film as well.

REV-9 symbolizes this methodology, while Grace, a completely new character, is in charge of the "evolution" of humanity. However, she has an "Achilles heel" - her upper limit on activity - which emphasizes the limitations of humans. No matter how much humans evolve and strengthen their bodies, they cannot compete with The Terminator- this cruel "The Truth" begins to take on a sense of despair due to Grace's presence. However, this also elevates Sarah's character, who has a steely spirit that never breaks even in her flesh and age, to something godlike.

Speaking of "newness," we must not forget the presence of director Tim Miller. His specialty is the high-speed, flashy action that unfolds, or rather "rotates," as seen in "Deadpool."

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It's not that the characters move fast, but rather that the overall screen moves at a fast pace. In addition, the screen itself undulates and curves, making noise. The action is as fast as a fastball, and explodes throughout this work. A character blown away by an explosion charges back at the same speed, a sort of manga-like development, depicted with great seriousness and passion, creates a mysterious persuasiveness.

Although the film lacks the vividness and realism of "The Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," it makes up for it with acrobatic and speedy hand-to-hand combat, a huge spectacle that includes all the elements of land, sea, and air, and is packed with intense action. This is something that can only be done in a film made in 2019.

IMAX laser screening that highlights Sarah's brave figure