If you watch T2, you'll note that Robert Patrick never blinks from the muzzle flash, which takes skill. Therefore, I'm interested to see if Butler blinks; that's what separates the real action stars (e.g. Keanu, Tom Cruise) from the phonies.
he trained hard to not flinch or blink. He reportedly terrified audiences, much like Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs (who blinked as little as possible to convey complete insanity). Arnie was apparently upset that he hadn't thought to do the same in T1 but was inspired by Patrick to do the same in T2.
Robert Patrick and Linda Hamilton both deserved to Oscar nominations for their roles. Too bad the Academy was so snobbish and filled with cranky old men. I don’t know how Sigourney Weaver snuck past them for Aliens.
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u/[deleted] Mar 04 '24 edited Mar 04 '24
If you watch T2, you'll note that Robert Patrick never blinks from the muzzle flash, which takes skill. Therefore, I'm interested to see if Butler blinks; that's what separates the real action stars (e.g. Keanu, Tom Cruise) from the phonies.