The Terminator (1984) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

chip75 · 12-16-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

No, the picture isn't pretty bad, ffs, hyperbole alert.

The audio's the main issue.

The word 'hyberbole' reminds me of the Rollerball for some odd reason, maybe in the future it will be some kind of 'to the death sport' were contestants exaggerate about their physical prowess.

It's often stated as the benchmark but The Terminator ain't ever going to look like Avatar it should be gritty and grainy the way it was filmed. They probably spent more on lattes for the Avatar cast and crew than they did on The Terminator's entire budget....

huntauk · 12-16-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

The word 'hyberbole' reminds me of the Rollerball for some odd reason, maybe in the future it will be some kind of 'to the death sport' were contestants exaggerate about their physical prowess.

It's often stated as the benchmark but The Terminator ain't ever going to look like Avatar it should be gritty and grainy the way it was filmed. They probably spend more on lattes for Avatar cast and crew than they did on The Terminator's entire budget....

Interesting point, I'd like to see exactly where the budget for Hollywood movies go to. I mean why do you need more exec producers than the entire cast? One is all that is needed. Too many cooks...

chip75 · 12-16-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by huntauk

Interesting point, I'd like to see exactly where the budget for Hollywood movies go to. I mean why do you need more exec producers than the entire cast? One is all that is needed. Too many cooks...

I think someone wrote a book on it, he's buried next to his calculator and Jimmy Hoffa....

Aquel · 12-17-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by oat-a-bix

Hopefully they will release a 'Skynet Edition' in a steelbook like they did with Terminator 2, and unlike most people, I would also want to see a Terminator 3 Steelbook since I got the Play.com Salvation Steelbook and I would like to have them all in steel.

There is German Terminator 3 Steelbook

.

Though I do hope they will release a Steelbook of 1, then I at least have 1-3 in Steelbook (bought Salvation before I knew what Steelbooks were

).

guitardave · 12-18-2011, 10:23 AM

Really looking forward to this. It's been a loooonng wait, but finally I can complete my Terminator blu-ray collection

As for the picture quality, I can't say that I'm too concerned. People on here were complaining about the various Terminator 2 releases (I have the UK Skynet Edition), and it looks superb to my eyes. Way better than my old dvd.

Not too bothered about extras as I've found that I very rarely end up watching any of them because it spoils my enjoyment of the film next time I watch it. Kind of takes me out of the moment when I start thinking "oh yeah, I know how they filmed this bit"...

Anyway... I feel a Terminator marathon coming in May next year!

THGhost · 12-18-2011, 01:43 PM

Hope this isn't the same as the shoddy US release. Give us a decent transfer and a box that isn't recyclable this time!

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Originally Posted by Takeshi666

how about including the original mono mix this time around?.

Lol, because nobody in their right mind wants to hear that.

tigertron · 12-19-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by guitardave

As for the picture quality, I can't say that I'm too concerned. People on here were complaining about the various Terminator 2 releases (I have the UK Skynet Edition), and it looks superb to my eyes. Way better than my old dvd.

T2 UK Skynet does look fantastic and I can't understand the dislike for the Skynet edition. Sure, it has DNR but not too much I don't think. The UK Sony version of T3 has a good transfer too. Apparently its much better than the WB release.

Indiana Jones · 12-19-2011, 12:23 PM

I thought they had the same transfer but that the US release only had lossy audio whereas the UK release has HD audio.

Takeshi666 · 12-19-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by THGhost

Lol, because nobody in their right mind wants to hear that.

...you've never even heard it, have you.

The problem with the 5.1 track isn't the mix itself, but the idiot in charge of it saw it fit to replace sound effects with T2 ones!

mrpants · 12-19-2011, 02:12 PM

Great, more george lucas disciples.

linger63 · 12-19-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsl76

I've heard the US disc isnt' very good (for this or T2). When good discs come out (where ever in the world) , I'll upgrade, but till then, I'll have to wait.

Hi,

I have the Japanese Premium Edition Version 2.0 Steelbook of T2 and can attest to it being the BEST version currently available on BLU!!

Cheers,

John

tigertron · 12-19-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpants

Great, more george lucas disciples.

...meaning?

Indiana Jones · 12-19-2011, 06:00 PM

The person who thought it would be a good idea to change the sound effects on The Terminator.

Sky_Captain · 12-19-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

I can't understand the dislike for the Skynet edition.

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Originally Posted by tigertron

Sure, it has DNR...

Answered your own question.

Indy007 · 12-19-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by THGhost

Hope this isn't the same as the shoddy US release. Give us a decent transfer and a box that isn't recyclable this time!

Lol, because nobody in their right mind wants to hear that.

Loads of stuff is messed up in the new mix, pistols which sound like they have silencers. Shotgun in the police station shootout which sounds like an assault rifle. I grew up with the mono and it seriously sounds more gritty, raw and just suits the film better.

Coligion · 12-20-2011, 03:08 AM

I'd be interested if it came with the original mono track. The new mix is terrible!

tigertron · 12-20-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Answered your own question.

To be fair there isn't really that much, especially when you compare it to TPM. So no, I don't get the hate for Skynet.

ChrisDilke · 12-20-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

To be fair there isn't really that much, especially when you compare it to TPM. So no, I don't get the hate for Skynet.

You could have a film with a transfer like Band of Brothers, which has a bit of DNR but it's mild and IMO doesn't ruin the picture quality, or a transfer like Predator UHE, which we all know heavily abused the picture with DNR. For most people, it doesn't seem to matter how much is used. Any use of DNR at all is considered unacceptable.

Sky_Captain · 12-20-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

To be fair there isn't really that much, especially when you compare it to TPM. So no, I don't get the hate for Skynet.

Hmmmmm...

Skynet

[Show spoiler]

Original

[Show spoiler]

Japanese

[Show spoiler]

Albatross365 · 12-20-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tigertron

So no, I don't get the hate for Skynet.

I don't mind the transfer which is great.

It's trying to get the bloody disc to work in the first place. It just sits there trying to load as if the internet connection that's there isn't there.

I'm not the only one. Threads all over the place here and elsewhere.

Fortunately I found a workaround.

12-19-2011, 12:23 PM	#68
Indiana Jones Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Bristol, England 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:17 Trading Score:42	I thought they had the same transfer but that the US release only had lossy audio whereas the UK release has HD audio. Last edited by Indiana Jones; 12-19-2011 at 02:29 PM.

12-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#65
guitardave Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:2	Really looking forward to this. It's been a loooonng wait, but finally I can complete my Terminator blu-ray collection As for the picture quality, I can't say that I'm too concerned. People on here were complaining about the various Terminator 2 releases (I have the UK Skynet Edition), and it looks superb to my eyes. Way better than my old dvd. Not too bothered about extras as I've found that I very rarely end up watching any of them because it spoils my enjoyment of the film next time I watch it. Kind of takes me out of the moment when I start thinking "oh yeah, I know how they filmed this bit"... Anyway... I feel a Terminator marathon coming in May next year!

12-19-2011, 02:12 PM	#70
mrpants Special Member Member since:May 2011 Location:UK	Great, more george lucas disciples.

12-19-2011, 06:00 PM	#73
Indiana Jones Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Bristol, England 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:17 Trading Score:42	The person who thought it would be a good idea to change the sound effects on The Terminator.

12-20-2011, 03:08 AM	#76
Coligion Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:233 DVD collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'd be interested if it came with the original mono track. The new mix is terrible!

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