Terminator 3: Japanese vs. USA

[BluElite]

Hey guys, I know the US version of T3 went through a couple of phases: the first being the mediocre 1080i transfer and the lackluster non-HD audio transfer. Then it was reissued with a 1080p transfer accompanied by the same audio as the previous version. I have only seen a review for the first issue which was very disappointing. However, the Japanese version is 1080p transfer with a Dolby Tru-HD soundtrack. I haven't been able to find a review and/or comparison between the two. Does anyone have any information regarding this or actually own the Japanese version? I was wondering about the level of superiority the Japan version has over its US counterpart. Any info would be helpful. I was considering purchasing the import. Thanks!

[blu_sharpy]

If I were you, I'd go for the UK Version. It has a Full 1080p Transfer, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Track and all the Special Features from the 2-Disc Special Edition.
Its a really good looking disc that is far superior to the US Disc.
Oh and by the way, its probably 10x cheaper than buying the UK Version from Amazon UK than importing from Japan.

[I am blu]

Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

If I were you, I'd go for the UK Version. It has a Full 1080p Transfer, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Track and all the Special Features from the 2-Disc Special Edition.
Its a really good looking disc that is far superior to the US Disc.
Oh and by the way, its probably 10x cheaper than buying the UK Version from Amazon UK than importing from Japan.

agreed
same for french release, hd audio & 1080p blablabla, 12€ now on amazon

[rexinnih]

Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

If I were you, I'd go for the UK Version. It has a Full 1080p Transfer, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Track and all the Special Features from the 2-Disc Special Edition.
Its a really good looking disc that is far superior to the US Disc.
Oh and by the way, its probably 10x cheaper than buying the UK Version from Amazon UK than importing from Japan.

This. I imported from Amazon UK a bit back and looks/sounds great.

[JediFonger]

i imported a whole bunch fo BDs from amz UK and t3 cost me $11.5 delivered. FYI =). not only is it awesome, it's cheap!

[BluElite]

Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

If I were you, I'd go for the UK Version. It has a Full 1080p Transfer, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Track and all the Special Features from the 2-Disc Special Edition.
Its a really good looking disc that is far superior to the US Disc.
Oh and by the way, its probably 10x cheaper than buying the UK Version from Amazon UK than importing from Japan.

Cool, thanks a lot! I am in the US so will the UK disc play on my PS3?

[Arkitect76]

Originally Posted by BluElite

Cool, thanks a lot! I am in the US so will the UK disc play on my PS3?

have no fear....region free buddy.... i got it as well

[BluElite]

Originally Posted by sconde

have no fear....region free buddy.... i got it as well

you sure? I just checked it out on amazon uk and it says region 2. Im in the US.

[XXXsdesdeXXX]

Originally Posted by BluElite

Cool, thanks a lot! I am in the US so will the UK disc play on my PS3?

Yes. I have Terminator 3 (UK Release) and it plays just fine in my US player.

[XXXsdesdeXXX]

Originally Posted by BluElite

you sure? I just checked it out on amazon uk and it says region 2. Im in the US.

As has been said over and over like a broken record: "Pay no attention to Amazon's specifications." Use this site instead http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b If it says "Yes," in the box on the far right, it will play in US players.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Get the UK release. Great quality, and cheaper than the JPN release.

[BluElite]

Originally Posted by XXXsdesdeXXX

As has been said over and over like a broken record: "Pay no attention to Amazon's specifications." Use this site instead http://bluray.liesinc.net/index.php?region=b If it says "Yes," in the box on the far right, it will play in US players.

Thanks for the link. Never seen it before. Much appreciated. Sorry if I sounded redundant.

[Arkitect76]

Originally Posted by BluElite

you sure? I just checked it out on amazon uk and it says region 2. Im in the US.

YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

yeah buddy it is...keet that link handy when you want to get movies from the UK or other countries....UK for the most part has them cheap btu be sure to see if they are region free first before buying....