The Terminator [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of The Terminator [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: As Good as it Can Get!
Summary: 5 Stars
Some speak of this BD disc in regards to the 5th Element, which was just a bad transfer. The Terminator was a low budget film, unlike T2 and the 5th Element. I expect those two films to look good, I don't expect miracles from The Terminator. Now when you consider the first DVD edition and the rare Super VHS edition, this is a huge step up. Originally the sound was in mono, then they stepped it up to surround sound and uncompressed PCM at that! It is the source that is at fault, but it STILL looks better than many films on BD.
You can take a home movie that was shot on VHS, DVD Cam or HD, which will look best went put on Blu Ray? It is the source. Not all sources are good and not all were shot on high quality 70mm film. It is low budget from 1984, what do you expect? Even much larger budget films from 1983-1988 have a similar look, maybe a little cleaner. Not all movies are shot on the same films with the same cameras or the same lighting. You will have variation.
I think they did a great job on this film especially when you compare it with the never ending remasters of T2. T2 had a higher budget and higher quality, not to mention digital effects. T1 was low budget like a martial arts film from the 1970's. You cannot expect everything in HD to look the same or look like The Incredible Hulk. I know some early James bond films from the 60's look better than some from the 90's when in theory the 90's films should look way better, but it has to be the source. Although in the 90's Bond films, it could be the transfer since I know the source had to have been great with the digital effects and all.
Take it from me. I had the VHS and Super VHS versions as well as DVD, this IS a very good upgrade in HD.
Movie Review: The Terminator (1984)
Summary: 5 Stars
First thoughts...Very good older movie. This was my first James Cameron film and there were more to come. Very original at the time it was made and one of the all time best films ever. (Not in my opinion, but in others). Anyways, here's the breakdown.
1. Directing--Amazing job with the camera from lengendary filmmaker James Cameron (Avatar, Titanic, Aliens). The only thing I didn't like were the special effects, but at the time they were very good, so I won't complain.
2. Script--Good writing by James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd. It was an original story at the time it was made and it had good characters and dialogue.
3. Acting--Amazing job because of the all-star cast. You've got Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton and Lance Henriksen. Very good job with the cast.
Now for the content review.
Rated R
1. Sex/Nudity=6/10. Not bad but there is a sex scene between Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn were bare breasts are shown. There is also a scene where the Terminator is shown fully nude, but it is in shadows and is kinda of hard to see.
2. Violence/Gore=8/10. This is a violent movie. There are many people that get shot throughout the movie. Probably the most gory scene is when the terminator shoves it's hand through a man's chest.
3. Language=7/10. Not too bad, but enough to ensure an "R" rating. 11 F-words and other profanities.
Final thoughts...Overall 5/5. This is an amazing movie by an amazing director. It is a movie that any movie-goer must see before they die. Highly recommended to everyone.
Movie Review: One of the Greatest of all Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
After sitting through the truly horrible, screeching, incomprehensible mess known as "Terminator Salvation" last night, I came straight home and put in this fabulous, never boring masterpiece and wondered anew at how it holds up after nearly 30 years. while this latest sequel fails on almost every level, the original continues to thrill, delight and fascinate. The story itself is masterful: it's basically that of an evil force that comes to destroy good until the person is rescued by a hero. Linda Hamilton is fantastic and she'll always be known as the original Sarah Connor.
The others are equally dynamic but its the brilliant way that director James Cameron keeps his story simple, uncluttered and just delivers a breathless race of hero and heroine trying to escape an unstoppable evil. The musical score by Brad Fiedel adds immensely to the power of the film. The final sequence of Sarah Connor riding off toward a horion filled with storm clouds gives this masterpiece the perfect ending.
You sense that she knows the battle she faces and that she'll survive.
The tragedy of all great franchises is that no sequel or prequel can ever measure up to the original that inspired the spin-offs. After this latest sequel nightmare--"Terminator Salvation"--audiences like me will return to the original to be really entertained and thrilled. But leave it to the moneymen--they'll keep remaking and giving us sequels and prequels until the last drop is squeezed dry.
At least we'll always have James Cameron, Arnold, Linda and Michael Biehn to keep showing us what a true masterpiece is.
Movie Review: "The Terminator" Hits Hi-Def
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start out by saying that I am a HUGE fan of the "Terminator" franchise, so this review might be a bit biased in that regard. I love the entire science fiction concept of time travel and destiny, but also how we as human beings have choices and can shape our futures depending upon the ones we make. This movie nails all of these on so many levels. If you don't know the story by now, then this is the place to start. This movie is the perfect blend of classic sci-fi, action, adventure, and even has a creepy horror/stalker element that only Arnold could bring as the terminator.
I'm going to be honest: none of the films in this series, in my mind, have truly been ported correctly. What I mean by that is even though it is in 1080p and widescreen, there are parts that are blurry. Now I realize that this has a lot to do with the way the movie was done and the age, (it was done in 1984) but at night especially, you can see the fuzzy specs in the background. I don't expect to be flawless, but it has been on VHS, DVD, and now this format and you would think with each one, they would filter and smooth out these things. Also, there aren't any Blu-Ray specific extras - just a few interviews and bloopers and commentary.
Despite what is mentioned above, this should be owned by followers of the series as well as newcomers. I realize that I didn't detail the plot and that's because I think everyone should have the honor of seeing it for themselves. There is so much overall involved that to cover it all is impossible. I'll be back in my review of "T2: Skynet Edition"
Movie Review: The best looking Terminator yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this movie so I could play it on my PS3 and I was blown away at how good it looks! I remember seeing this movie when I was little on my recorded straight from TV VHS tape, and playing it over and over again until the tape wore out. I watched again over the weekend on blueray and I was amazed at the clarity of the transfer, the saturation of the colors and the punch of the soundtrack.
You do have to be aware of one thing though. If you are playing blueray movies using your Playstation 3, and do not have an HD TV with an input capable of taking in a 1080i signal (at least), the playstation will send a 480p signal instead of downconverting to 720p. That is because all bluerays are native 1080p, and the playstation seems incapable of downcoverting the signal (for now) to 720p.
I have a Samsung DLP TV, and its true native resolution is 720p, therefore i told my PS3 to always send a 720p signal to my TV. Well, when I played Terminator instead of sending a high def signal to my TV, it sent a 480p signal, making the quality of the movie no better than DVD. I was confused and thought the blueray looked crappy, but it reality it was the signal that was crappy. I told my PS3 to send a 1080i signal, and this time the blueray finally came to life. Even though my TV is native 720p resolution, it is capable to taking a 1080i signal and showing it.
Anyway, just wanted to make that point clear, since some people complain the movie doesnt look any better than a DVD, but it really does... if you have your configuration right.