Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Widescreen Academy Screener) VHS 1991 - VGA 85 NM+, Slipcase, Vertical Overlap Seal, LIVE Home Vid...

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Widescreen Academy Screener) VHS 1991 - VGA 85 NM+, Slipcase, Vertical Overlap Seal, LIVE Home Video Watermark, Carolco Home Video. In Terminator 2: Judgment Day, a highly advanced cyborg, the T-800 (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger), is sent back in time to protect John Connor, a young boy destined to become humanity's savior against the machines. However, they face a new, formidable threat in the form of the T-1000, a liquid metal Terminator with shape-shifting abilities. As they navigate a thrilling battle to prevent Judgment Day, Terminator 2 revolutionized action films with its groundbreaking visual effects, intense action sequences, and a compelling story that balanced heart-pounding thrills with poignant exploration of humanity and sacrifice.

Terminator 2 had a profound impact on the action genre, setting new benchmarks for special effects and raising the bar for large-scale, high-octane sequences. Its innovative use of computer-generated imagery (CGI), particularly in the seamless portrayal of the liquid metal T-1000, paved the way for future advancements in visual effects. Additionally, the film's blend of thrilling action, complex characters, and moral dilemmas showcased a new level of depth that elevated the genre, inspiring countless filmmakers to push boundaries and deliver more sophisticated narratives within the action film landscape.

This factory sealed copy of Terminator 2 is an extremely rare and unique VHS variant of the film. This copy was made for Academy Award voters and is a widescreen variant of the film, which was not made available immediately when the film was first released on VHS. It's received an overall grade of 85 NM+ by VGA, with a Box subgrade of 80 and a Seal subgrade of 85.

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