Terminator 2 (USA version) vs Terminator 2 (UK version)

[coy-mermaid]

Hi,

I read somewhere that the recent release of Terminator 2 in the UK has better PQ and SQ than the USA release.
Does anybody know if this is true, and if it is do you think its worth buying the UK version if its that much better?

Many thanks,
Kelly

[Sky_Captain]

It p*sses on the US disc. Well worth an import.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

It p*sses on the US disc. Well worth an import.

I agree. You can get it on Amazon.uk for around $28 shipped.

[tron3]

Is it Region Free and will it play on a Sony BDp-S300?

[benricci]

Originally Posted by tron3

Is it Region Free and will it play on a Sony BDp-S300?

Yes it is, and yes it will. I have the UK disc and that player, and it works great. Slightly better PQ over the US version, but no commentary. You can get both and throw them in one double Blu-ray case to make a "complete" set.

[micks_address]

its region a/b

[Deadset]

This is the first title I've considered importing... as long as it's region A and works in the ps3...

How would the UK users rate the AQ/PQ?

[micks_address]

i dont have any other verions of T2 on hd to compare it to .. but i thought the picture was 4/5 with the sound maybe 4.5/5

The disc is pretty bare bones though.. you just get the film. I can imagine we'll see a better release with more features down the line though..

but if your just interested in the film the DTS Master Audio rocks....

Originally Posted by Deads3t

This is the first title I've considered importing... as long as it's region A and works in the ps3...

How would the UK users rate the AQ/PQ?

[SomethingForKate]

I don't know which version of the film is on the US release - I believe I read somewhere that it was the theatrical.

It's probably also worth noting that the UK version is the directors cut version of the film - but not the extended cut that came out on the ultimate edition DVD.

This movie will be re-released in a more complete form, likely to conincide with next year's release of Termintor:Salvation (or whatever they end up calling it).

SFK

[Drexyl666]

Originally Posted by SomethingForKate

I don't know which version of the film is on the US release - I believe I read somewhere that it was the theatrical.

It's probably also worth noting that the UK version is the directors cut version of the film - but not the extended cut that came out on the ultimate edition DVD.

This movie will be re-released in a more complete form, likely to conincide with next year's release of Termintor:Salvation (or whatever they end up calling it).

SFK

well....one can hope.

[DeeEmEcks]

Just watched my import (I'm in USA) and it looked AMAZING and had a run time of 2:33 or 153 min like the extended version. Every scene looked phenomenal, day or night, and the sound was great. Recommended highly even though I have not seen the Lionsgate to compare, I heard that one was so-so...

[Sky_Captain]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Damn. I'm missing out on the better T2. I'll wait for the revised US T2 version.

[Jason-X-666]

does anyone know if this is the ultimate edition cut?

[bases1616]

Originally Posted by coy-mermaid

Hi,

I read somewhere that the recent release of Terminator 2 in the UK has better PQ and SQ than the USA release.
Does anybody know if this is true, and if it is do you think its worth buying the UK version if its that much better?

Many thanks,
Kelly

Here is a good comparison from lgans316. He had this posted on the Amazon UK customer review remarks.

UK version: 5/5 Picture Quality: 3.25/5 Sound Quality: 4.25/5

Version: U.K / Optimum / Region A & B
VC-1 BD-50 1080p / 23.976fps / Advanced Profile 3
Protection: AACS
BD-Java: No
Running time: 2:33:25 (h:m:s)
Movie size: 28,298,729,472 bytes
Disc size: 28,863,536,716 bytes
Average video bit rate: 18.90 Mbps
DTS-HD Master 5.1 2125Kbps (48kHz/16-bit) English
DTS-HD HR Audio 5.1 2046 kbps (48kHz/16-bit) Spanish
Subtitles: Dutch / French
Number of chapters: 12

Version: U.S.A / Lionsgate
MPEG-2 BD-25 1080p / 23.976fps
Running time: 2:16:35 (h:m:s)
Movie size: 23,357,331,456 bytes
Disc size: 24,466,699,874 bytes
Average video bit rate: 18.93 Mbps
DTS-ES 5.1 English 1536 kbps (48kHz/24-bit) English
DD AC3 5.1-EX 640Kbps English
DD 2.0 192Kbps English
DD 2.0 192Kbps English
Subtitles: English / English SDH / Spanish
Number of chapters: 36

Version: E.U / Studio Canal HD DVD
VC-1 HD-30
Running time: 2:33:15 (h:m:s)
Movie size: 24,567,705,600 bytes
Average video bit rate: 19.37 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English

I have the Studio Canal French HD DVD and it is a better transfer than the Blu-ray US version and it has 5.1 DTS-HD MA.

[jd213]

If anyone is considering importing the UK disc, I'd recommend waiting for the Japanese T2 Premium Edition release in December. It'll have both the theatrical and extended cut, and it'll most likely be a new Blu-ray optimized encode.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001G75F9C/

[grip24]

Originally Posted by jd213

If anyone is considering importing the UK disc, I'd recommend waiting for the Japanese T2 Premium Edition release in December. It'll have both the theatrical and extended cut, and it'll most likely be a new Blu-ray optimized encode.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001G75F9C/

Ok how much is this in US funds....I cant even sign in I think I need a Japanese password lol

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by grip24

Ok how much is this in US funds....

5,426 Japanese Yen = $53.90 US Dollars

[DigitalfreakNYC]

Originally Posted by jd213

If anyone is considering importing the UK disc, I'd recommend waiting for the Japanese T2 Premium Edition release in December. It'll have both the theatrical and extended cut, and it'll most likely be a new Blu-ray optimized encode.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001G75F9C/

But will it have the two commentaries, that's what I'd like to know.

And I had no idea that the Optimum and Studio Canal versions were different encodes.

[grip24]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

5,426 Japanese Yen = $53.90 US Dollars

Thank you........The movie is good but not $54.00 good...Ill wait for a US release