Is the original Terminator worth buying on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Aussie_M · 10-31-2010, 12:48 AM

Hey

I was wondering if the original Terminator is worth a buy.

I only have the old 2 disc dvd.

I have the other movies on bluray and was thinking of upgrading.

Is it worth a purchase

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-31-2010, 12:58 AM

The transfer on the original is decent but not significant. I didn't buy it because I'm not a fan of the original. Its up to you.

Rob J in WNY · 10-31-2010, 01:22 AM

As The Terminator can be had for as little as $10 USD at a brick-and-mortar store ($7.99 USD on Amazon as of this post), then yes, it's worth it (I realize you are likely not in the United States, but the US release I am referring to is evidently region-free).

As Blu-ray Fanatic mentioned, it's not an eye-popping transfer, but it's a clear step up from the DVD releases and it also has uncompressed PCM 5.1 audio to boot.

Beast · 10-31-2010, 01:38 AM

If you can't wait, you can grab the current release. Even though it's mediocre.

But hopefully the currently delayed Special Edition that Van Ling is working on will get released.

Greenboom98 · 10-31-2010, 01:49 AM

I picked this up a while ago. What sold me was the lenticular cover :-D JK Anyways, what I noticed was that the beginning was very bad. Looked like I was watching TV... but as the film progresses the PQ because much better and better than the DVD versions out there. It isn't 5/5 PQ but definetly worth the BD upgrade price @ $10 or less. Be warned about the beginning. (Kind of like how James &TGP beginning was... well not that bad but still)

Jeff B · 10-31-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenboom98

What sold me was the lenticular cover :-D

I love that cover too!

I would say that it is worth buying. The picture quality is not brilliant, but it is certainly better than DVD. Some people say that this looks like an upscaled DVD, but I think it looks better than that.

I bought my copy quite a while ago and have not regretted it. There will no doubt be a new release at some point, but after the UHE of Predator, I am glad that I bought these early MPEG-2 encodes in case other new releases are similarly subject to DNR. (Just my opinion!)

Talon884 · 10-31-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_M

Hey

I was wondering if the original Terminator is worth a buy.

I only have the old 2 disc dvd.

I have the other movies on bluray and was thinking of upgrading.

Is it worth a purchase

If you are a fan of the movie why not? PQ isn't leaps and bounds better, but still better and the sound is vety good.

I'll be baaack.

Kryptonic · 10-31-2010, 04:01 PM

Stick with the special edition DVD. The remixed audio is horrible and the PQ is barely an improvement. The DVD looks great and the mono sound is far superior to the horrible 5.1 remix.

Jeff B · 10-31-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The DVD looks great and the mono sound is far superior to the horrible 5.1 remix.

I definitely agree that the mono is an excellent reason for keeping the DVD.

BestGuy · 10-31-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

But hopefully the currently delayed Special Edition that Van Ling is working on will get released.

I would wait and get this.

Greenboom98 · 10-31-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BestGuy

I would wait and get this.

I'll probably pick it up as well if the PQ is superior & if it will ever see the light of day. Think my copy for $4.99 using Target's famous $5 BD coupon last year.. don't recall though... but I'm pretty sure I did use the coupon :-D

supersonic395 · 11-01-2010, 03:12 AM

From looking at the comparison pics, I think you'd be better off getting the special edition dvd (which has both the new 5.1 mix and the original mono track) and waiting for the special edition blu ray release.

miller_time22 · 11-01-2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenboom98

I'll probably pick it up as well if the PQ is superior & if it will ever see the light of day. Think my copy for $4.99 using Target's famous $5 BD coupon last year.. don't recall though... but I'm pretty sure I did use the coupon :-D

I did the same thing. Got this and the original Predator for $5 each, so it was definitely worth the upgrade. Man, I miss that coupon.

amesmonde · 11-20-2010, 07:00 PM

I got it a long time ago. It's worth it but overtime after seeing films older than The Terminator it's not a great Blu Ray transfer but better than the DVD's.

Jompa · 11-20-2010, 07:27 PM

I was satisfied with the picture and audio quality. I only saw some of the film on tv in SD several years ago, so i think it looked better than the tv version.

Batman1980 · 11-20-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

If you can't wait, you can grab the current release. Even though it's mediocre.

But hopefully the currently delayed Special Edition that Van Ling is working on will get released.

Would definitely be nice if we get a "SkyNet" edition for the first movie as well, if I get wind of one I will sell the copy I have right now.

bboisvert · 11-20-2010, 07:49 PM

I'd wait.

1. Picture. The transfer is mediocre. I did a A/B test with several people... the vast majority of the film is indistinguishable from the upconverted DVD. It just doesn't look great.

2. Sound. The original theatrical mono is dropped in favor of the gimmicky 5.1 track with re-recorded sound effects.

3. Extras. All the goodies from your DVD set are missing on this barebones BD.

Your call (as mentioned, it's dirt-cheap). But I really think this was a bit of a rush job and I'd hold out for one with better PQ, the mono soundtrack, and extras. This is The Terminator -- we know it's coming sooner or later. I'd guess that the instant MGM's financial situation is resolved, this will be a priority for them.

Ite · 11-20-2010, 09:57 PM

Not worth it because it doesn't have the original soundtrack.

troyus · 11-21-2010, 02:15 AM

I enjoyed it. Sound spunded good to me and the picture was what id expected.
Worth it to complete my terminator collection.

Freezeup · 11-21-2010, 05:32 AM

Worth it to me, for the price, as T2 is my favorite so this wasnt a huge deal to me.

However, I'm not picking up T2 until we get a better version of that. Not happy with the current release.

10-31-2010, 12:48 AM	#1
Aussie_M Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:113 Blu-ray reviews:1	Is the original Terminator worth buying on Blu-ray Hey I was wondering if the original Terminator is worth a buy. I only have the old 2 disc dvd. I have the other movies on bluray and was thinking of upgrading. Is it worth a purchase

10-31-2010, 12:58 AM	#2
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	The transfer on the original is decent but not significant. I didn't buy it because I'm not a fan of the original. Its up to you.

10-31-2010, 01:22 AM	#3
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	As The Terminator can be had for as little as $10 USD at a brick-and-mortar store ($7.99 USD on Amazon as of this post), then yes, it's worth it (I realize you are likely not in the United States, but the US release I am referring to is evidently region-free). As Blu-ray Fanatic mentioned, it's not an eye-popping transfer, but it's a clear step up from the DVD releases and it also has uncompressed PCM 5.1 audio to boot.

10-31-2010, 01:38 AM	#4
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	If you can't wait, you can grab the current release. Even though it's mediocre. But hopefully the currently delayed Special Edition that Van Ling is working on will get released.

10-31-2010, 01:49 AM	#5
Greenboom98 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:75 Trading Score:3	I picked this up a while ago. What sold me was the lenticular cover :-D JK Anyways, what I noticed was that the beginning was very bad. Looked like I was watching TV... but as the film progresses the PQ because much better and better than the DVD versions out there. It isn't 5/5 PQ but definetly worth the BD upgrade price @ $10 or less. Be warned about the beginning. (Kind of like how James &TGP beginning was... well not that bad but still)

10-31-2010, 04:01 PM	#8
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Stick with the special edition DVD. The remixed audio is horrible and the PQ is barely an improvement. The DVD looks great and the mono sound is far superior to the horrible 5.1 remix.

11-01-2010, 03:12 AM	#12
supersonic395 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:36	From looking at the comparison pics, I think you'd be better off getting the special edition dvd (which has both the new 5.1 mix and the original mono track) and waiting for the special edition blu ray release.

11-20-2010, 07:00 PM	#14
amesmonde Junior Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:UK	I got it a long time ago. It's worth it but overtime after seeing films older than The Terminator it's not a great Blu Ray transfer but better than the DVD's.

11-20-2010, 07:27 PM	#15
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	I was satisfied with the picture and audio quality. I only saw some of the film on tv in SD several years ago, so i think it looked better than the tv version.

11-20-2010, 07:49 PM	#17
bboisvert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1368 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:5	I'd wait. 1. Picture. The transfer is mediocre. I did a A/B test with several people... the vast majority of the film is indistinguishable from the upconverted DVD. It just doesn't look great. 2. Sound. The original theatrical mono is dropped in favor of the gimmicky 5.1 track with re-recorded sound effects. 3. Extras. All the goodies from your DVD set are missing on this barebones BD. Your call (as mentioned, it's dirt-cheap). But I really think this was a bit of a rush job and I'd hold out for one with better PQ, the mono soundtrack, and extras. This is The Terminator -- we know it's coming sooner or later. I'd guess that the instant MGM's financial situation is resolved, this will be a priority for them.

11-20-2010, 09:57 PM	#18
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	Not worth it because it doesn't have the original soundtrack.

11-21-2010, 02:15 AM	#19
troyus Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:248	I enjoyed it. Sound spunded good to me and the picture was what id expected. Worth it to complete my terminator collection.

11-21-2010, 05:32 AM	#20
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	Worth it to me, for the price, as T2 is my favorite so this wasnt a huge deal to me. However, I'm not picking up T2 until we get a better version of that. Not happy with the current release.

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