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on 8/1/2009
Jesus, 2 of the greatest action movies of all time. There was a time where I watched one of these two movies every day... T2 by a hair. Tiebreaker was that I think T2 did more for special effects than The Matrix, and was fairly philosophical without throwing it in your face. Like picking between children, though.
on 8/15/2009
Both of these films are action classics. Both changed the face of cinema. (I mean, come on: T2 started the CGI craze, and has any movie in the last ten years been ripped off more than The Matrix?) Both of these films are happily in my Top 20...but I have no problem choosing T2. James Cameron is a frikkin' genius. Can't wait for Avatar!
on 8/27/2009
Damn! What a match! Two of my favourite Sci-fi action films! Terminator 2 was awesome...one of those kickass movies that I can never get bored watching. But Matrix was a perfect blend of almost everything: sci fi, action, martial arts, thought provoking philosophy, special effects and anime influence.....they mash all that up in a cool stylistic way. The sequel weren't as good though :-P
on 9/12/2009
What to do? Both revolutionized special effects and the action/sci-fi genres... Arnold is cooler than Keanu, but The Matrix has more depth. Toughie.
on 12/23/2009
The two best sci-fi films of the 1990's... couldn't imagine a close match than this one. I'll go with... Terminator 2.
on 1/25/2010
Terminator 2 gets on my nerves, particularly because of Edward Furlong. I'd rather watch The Matrix any day.
on 2/16/2010
Real tough but I am going with James Cameron!
on 5/24/2010
After seeing T2 again, I'm rethinking this. Will make up my mind for sure when I see The Matrix again...
on 6/27/2010
The Matrix is a great film but it can't beat Terminator 2 that movie was pure awesome.
Even having watched it years after its release, I was in awe of The Matrix upon first seeing it. Terminator 2: Judgment Day, on the other hand, left me thoroughly entertained, but not blown away. So, The Matrix it is.
on 7/1/2010
You know, I still can't believe how well the effects--Stan Winston-created and CGI--still hold up in T2. That movie is so well-made, at least from a technical standpoint.
The Matrix just squeaks ahead of a great contender.
on 7/2/2010
Finally a match-up worth arguing about. I would defend each of these films over most Sci-Fi dreck out there as films with tight writing, grown up themes, and kick-ass effects to boot. They are cool and substantial which is a rare commodity, especially in this genre. Ultimately, the character of Sara Conner pushes T2 over the top. Her insane drive to overcome the odds and beat time, space and predestiny to save her son (and the world) is so well done that the lest affecting Keanu is left behind by a hair at the finish line. A++ wins over A+. Point for T2
on 7/11/2010
The Matrix is a truly great film but for sheer entertainment value I don't think it can beat Terminator 2
on 3/10/2011
Terminator 2. http://www.dvdvision.fr/jco/T2Complexity.htm Enough said.
on 7/22/2011
Gotta go with "The Matrix." Keanu < Schwarzenegger, but I'm with whoever said above that Edward Furlong's character is just really obnoxious in "T2." Take him out and this is a much harder choice for me.
on 1/22/2012
LOL.Even Arnold is better at acting than Keanu.Both fantastic films though.
on 1/26/2012
Both films are examples of intelligent sci-fi done well. However, the new world and rules of the universe presented in The Matrix make it a better film.
on 1/27/2012
This is a tough choice both are great action films, but Terminator 2 had a bigger impact on me altogether. I don't feel like the argument about The Matrix's originality holds much weight. The Matrix borrowed as much as it created. T2 ended an era in action film making and defined a genre. I choose Terminator 2.
on 3/2/2012
The Matrix. It is more revolutionary, entertaining and it kept you going the whole time. Terminator 2 dragged on in some parts, The Matrix didn't have this problem.
on 7/9/2012
Cameron gave us an epic sci-fi thriller with stunning visuals in Judgment Day. T2 was the best action movie of the 90's. If we're talking about SFX, well then T2 blows The Matrix out of the water. I also found the whole humans vs machines angle less ridiculous in T2 than The Matrix. Like someone already said, even Arnold is better at acting than Keanu lol. T-1000 was a more intimidating and dangerous villain than Agent Smith. Robert Patrick owned his role. Needless to say, T2 has aged far better than The Matrix and will always remain an influential sci-fi classic. It's the second best action movie ever made (first being The Dark Knight).
T2 beats Matrix by a landslide
on 8/9/2012
I definitely understand why someone would prefer Terminator 2: Judgment Day in this matchup but, to me, The Matrix was a bit more innovative and thematically profound. It's certainly close, though.
on 12/18/2012
Two of the greatest Sci-Fi classics of all time. Whilst Matrix had badasses, Hugo Weaving as Smith and Lawrence Fishburne as Morpheus, T2 had Arnie as our beloved T-101! I pick T2!
on 2/3/2013
Two of the greatest sci-fi films of all time. I choose T2.
on 2/10/2013
T2 is much better.
on 4/24/2013
terminator 2 judgement day is better
on 6/19/2013
Ugh, now I think Matrix is slightly better.
on 7/3/2013
T2 but it’s pretty close.
on 7/13/2013
Terminator 2 is too badass to lose here. The Matrix is a great film, but I just prefer Judgement Day.
on 7/30/2013
T2 wins by a wide margin.
on 8/18/2013
i gotta go with the matrix, the matrix is just that innovative
on 8/20/2013
Tough matchup. T2 for now.
on 8/25/2013
Terminator 2....
on 9/22/2013
I love both with all my heart, but T2 has lost some of its appeal over time. Whereas both used to be in my top 20, I feel that T2 has been overplayed almost to the point of losing its iconic status (though I stress ALMOST). It is still James Cameron's best film without a shadow of doubt, and it deserves every bit of praise that it gets, but it's starting to lose some of its replay value, and doesn't indulge in its themes as much as The Matrix does. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing (after all, it's essentially a chase film with some exemplary action and pioneering special effects, it doesn't need to be deep), The Matrix is a perfect example of a film which can entertain you whilst stimulating your grey matter in equal measure, which is much rarer in this day and age than an apocalyptic robot chase film (obviously T2 had more going for it than that; the meaning of humanity, men possessing the tools of their own destruction etc, but hopefully you understand what I mean). Both are technically outstanding, and stand out as products of their own time periods. At the end of the day, while I would happily watch either again, The Matrix will always be just a little bit more special in my eyes, and that's good enough for a win here.
The Matrix is better.
on 9/23/2013
The early and late 90s! What a decade! What a time! Forever I will mourn thee.
on 3/18/2014
Matrix is a tad better
James Cameron, man...that guy knew exactly what people wanted to see in an action movie, and he delivered in spades.
on 3/20/2014
both great movies that ended up having not so good sequels but my pick is T2 Judgment Day
on 4/5/2014
Definitely the two most impressive (and best) sci-fi movies of the 90's. T2 is the movie I've watched the most in my life and it never gets old. I give the clear (not big though, by any means) edge to T2.
im gonna have to go with the matrix. Its special effects combined with a great plot and music make for a sci-fi masterpiece. Although T2 is still my second favorite action film ever. Really tough choice.
on 4/22/2014
Matrix is better action
Coin flip. It's T2.
on 6/16/2014
Both are superb movies but I feel like I could watch T2 more
on 10/9/2014
Matrix
on 10/10/2014
The matrix is awesome, but T2 wins this.
T2
on 10/13/2014
T2 by a hair. A thin, microscopic hair.
on 3/28/2015
Two greats. T2 is my 3rd favorite movie. Matrix is not 1 or 2 so it looses.
on 3/29/2015
Skynet and the Matrix fight, but Skynet's army of Terminators is too much for the Matrix. Terminator 2 wins.
on 5/12/2015
Judgement day is better action movie and Arnold is cooler than keanu :-)
on 6/21/2015
T2 by a year-light. Really like Matrix though.
on 8/20/2015
The Matrix is an incredible movie, but T2 definitely wins for me.
The Matrix for me.
on 12/12/2015
anyone who says t2 is better is wrong its matrix
sure thing josh
on 3/19/2016
on 9/23/2017
Terminator 2 is one of the best actions movies of all time...The Matrix is the best Action Movie!
on 12/3/2017
matrix just
have them almost exactly the same as the global rank and vote win percentage. crazy
on 6/4/2018
T2 edges out Matrix...
on 9/29/2018
The Matrix is left me saying “meh”, T2 is a movie I’ve watched at least 100 times and I’m always left wanting to rewatch it as soon as it finishes!
on 10/18/2018
T2 hammers the matrix in every way.
on 10/31/2019
T2.
on 4/8/2020
T2 stomps. I like Matrix but it's not even a big contest tbh.
on 11/1/2021
Imo the two best sci-fi action movies of the 90s. Both movies are so iconic and had a big impact on movies in the future. Both movies hold up well today too. I can definitely rewatch these two movies too. I'll pick Terminator 2 in a close match-up.
on 1/13/2022
Two of the best action and sci-fi movies of the 90s; I enjoy both highly. The Matrix was innovative in how it used multiple genre tropes from wire-fu to using the body plugs from Ghost in the Shell to maximum effect. But I can't help admire how T2 builds upon the original Terminator in emotional, action-packed, and character-driven ways.
on 11/22/2022
Both could be considered one of the greatest action movies ever made, I think Matrix is a better movie by a small margin
on 1/3/2023
I remember watching T2 in the theater when I was 13 and it was the coolest movie I had seen. The matrix was also a great movie but didn't have the same impact as T2
on 10/23/2023
Could go either way. Terminator 2 just has one of the most bad azz villains. T2 has more intense and real action. The bond between the Terminator and Boy is a strong bond T2 wins again !!!! Matrix is awesome through
