The Terminator [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of The Terminator [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Good For An Older Film Release....
Summary: 4 Stars
The new Blu-Ray version of The Terminator is presented in a glorious 1080P 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer. Although the film still suffers during the many night sequences, daytime sequences and close-ups look truly marvelous, and exhibit a depth of field and clarity that is rarely seen on a film of this age. The marring of the night sequences was present on the film in the theater, and it hasn't aged well. This not artifacting, nor is it any product of the transfer. Colors are rich and lifelike, and this really showcases how good HD can look.
Wow...that's all I can say on the audio front. The MGM DVD has been improved ten fold here, as the uncompressed PCM 5.1 track is truly revolutionary. Incredibly deep bass, active surrounds and dynamic front sound fields make for one of the best home theater experiences you can have. Gunshots usually sound weak and fake in 5.1 remixes of mono films; not here. The gunshots are loud, bassy and crisp, exactly as they should be. This genuinely sounds like a new 5.1 track, so big props to MGM's top-notch audio house.
The extras are sparse, but it does include a "making of" and several HD trailers including xXx and Underworld. The silly Java/Windows hourglass is still cracking me up on the Samsung BD-P1000, but that is not a reflection of the software, and so far I am equally as impressed as I am with HD-DVD. Good stuff.
Movie Review: So what's the problem with The Terminator on blu-ray?
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a review about the blu-ray version of The Terminator:
I've read here that some of you think the upgrade to The Terminator on blu-ray isn't worth the double-dipping. I don't know because I never got around to owning the standard edition so I have nothing to compare it to.
With that said, I can see where a few of you may have a point concerning the blu-ray transfer; sure it isn't mind-boggling in any way, and it's certainly not going to win any awards for being "reference quality" in terms of high def, but the fact that it has been encoded in 1080p speaks for itself.
In fact, I read that Sony did some extensive noise reduction on this print. So, it has to be better than the DVD. Right? I mean, what the hell do you expect Sony to do? You have to consider that they're working with source materials that are not so pristine, not to mention how the the film was shot and the stock they used, etc.
If you complainers want the best, then send off an e-mail to Criterion Studios and ask them to strike a new master. I'm sure it'll look the best it's ever going to at a forty dollar retail price.
Good luck with that.
Movie Review: Good quality release
Summary: 4 Stars
The film? It's brilliant. But if you were considering buying this you'd know that already, so I'll be talking about the product here.
One problem with the release of older films on higher definition formats is that the picture quality does not do the extra definition justice. This may be the fault of a poor transfer or decay in the film stock itself, but whatever the cause really is, such lesser image quality is common in films up to and including those released in the Eighties - which is not very long ago at all.
Fortunately the picture on this 1985 movie is almost up to the razor-sharpness of a 1990s or 2000s film, quite enough to give you that extra enjoyability of the film experience that HD is all about. Sound is good as well, and you don't have to crank your volume to stupid levels - another common Blu-Ray fail. Extras are limited to deleted scenes and a 'retrospective', but who cares about having masses of surplus extras? Cameron's never been one for director's commentaries anyway, so you'd hardly expect to find one here.
Well recommended, then, and fingers crossed for 'Aliens' and 'The Abyss' when they come out.
Movie Review: Terminator - Blu Ray Review
Summary: 4 Stars
I wasn't sure what to expect with a blu ray movie from the early 80s and the reviews on this one I've read have been mixed. Would the picture be any better? Would there be improvement over DVD? I was pleasantly surprised when I watched the blu ray. True some of the sequences are still grainy (partially intentional on the part of the filmakers) but I could absolutely see an improvement over the DVD version. Though most of the movie takes place at night, I was able to see much more detail than I had before (which is saying alot because I'm a huge Terminator fan!) I would have much preferred the film be cleaned up and spruced up more, but my conclusion is that the blu ray is definitely better than the DVDs. My only real disappointment with the disc were the special features. Aren't blu rays supposed to have this massive storage capacity and room for hours upon hours of additional material??? So why are we left with nothing new on The Terminator?? Same deleted scenes, same interview with Arnold and Jim Cameron, and the same special effects featurette as the special edition DVD. Bummer.......Movie Review: Worthwhile upgrade
Summary: 4 Stars
As someone upgrading blu-ray collection and of course that means action films, the importance has always been first and foremost picture quality, then audio and any possible new featurettes. The transfer quality of this BD, compared to my version of DVD, shows a bit of improvement. The most improvement is in the on-screen text. I agree with the top reviewer that a DVD player/TV with quality upscaling engine should do just as good of a job on the DVD.
But regardless, at $8 it's well worth the purchase to round up the blu-ray collection.
UPDATE: Per comment posted I have gone back to compare my DVD version with the blu-ray again, but this time looking for more details. In some scenes (past the initial 2025AD opening) there are subtle details throughout such as wrinkles on the skin that comes through well on the blu-ray, and I don't believe it's possible with up-scaling/anti-aliasing technology today. So for me now buying this blu-ray is not just "nice-to-have" but "great buy" for collectors.