Is 'The Terminator' tranfer THAT bad?

Tequila Sunset · 15-11-2009, 10:25 PM

its available at amazon for $7.49

Blu-ray Review: The Terminator

reading the review here and the pq sounds pretty much pap, is it worth waiting for a better version or just get this?

thanks

rebel_scum · 15-11-2009, 10:27 PM

Erm, what review were you reading? That's quite positive and fair IMO. Early MPEG-2 release, that has a bit of dirt on it, but rather that than a DNR poo-fest.

Lowry would need to do something bordering on biblical proportions with their remaster, for me to even consider replacing the current disc.

Geoff_D · 15-11-2009, 10:38 PM

Um, you did see the Bond remasters, right? T1 will never look pretty by conventional standards, but I fully expect Lowry to work their magic again.

Still, if the new BD doesn't have the original mono - or at the very least a more respectful 5.1 remix - then I'll be passing no matter how good it looks.

OP: I'd wait. There'll be new extra features and other tat like that, so it'll be worth waiting for.

Tequila Sunset · 15-11-2009, 10:40 PM

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Presented in 1.85:1 high definition 1080p, I must admit that I was not vastly impressed with the image found on this Blu-ray disc. Granted, the film is more than twenty years old, but this particular print used for the transfer was in less than ideal condition. There were severe and clearly discernible instances of scratches and speckles all over the place

it doesnt sound the best, i actually think that the screenshots look ok to be fair.

rebel_scum · 15-11-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff_D

Um, you did see the Bond remasters, right? T1 will never look pretty by conventional standards, but I fully expect Lowry to work their magic again.

Still, if the new BD doesn't have the original mono - or at the very least a more respectful 5.1 remix - then I'll be passing no matter how good it looks.

OP: I'd wait. There'll be new extra features and other tat like that, so it'll be worth waiting for.

The Bond movies weren't made for £6.50.

Geoff_D · 16-11-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rebel_scum

The Bond movies weren't made for £6.50.

This is true.

Pecker · 16-11-2009, 10:02 AM

I thought it looked great.

Steve W

nwgarratt · 16-11-2009, 11:51 AM

There isn't much between the DVD and BD but the BD is still better. Quality is a bit better and it does have better more natural colours. I am still waiting to see if a better version comes out though.

myersfan73 · 16-11-2009, 11:57 AM

Best I've ever seen it, looked great on a 119" screen

Tequila Sunset · 16-11-2009, 12:04 PM

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Best I've ever seen it, looked great on a 119" screen

great

all i need now is a 119" screen

Leterface · 16-11-2009, 3:58 PM

I ordered The Terminator yesterday. I made my decision based on the Highdefdigest review (even if it is quite a old review).

Tequila Sunset · 24-01-2010, 10:33 PM

just need 'the terminator' now to complete the collection

is there any updates on the upcoming remastered version?

scottsweapon · 25-01-2010, 4:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunset

just need 'the terminator' now to complete the collection

is there any updates on the upcoming remastered version?

Didn't know there was one in the offing.

Tequila Sunset · 25-01-2010, 4:55 PM

yeah lowry digital are supposed to be remastering it

Tequila Sunset · 25-01-2010, 4:59 PM

Terminator 1 & 2 - Page 19 - Home Theater Forum Community

according to van ling its definately this year

'the new T1 re-release I've been working on has been postponed until sometime in 2010

captainarchive · 25-01-2010, 6:19 PM

So that's gonna be 3 BD releases for T2? Is this the most re-issued film? I was about to order Terminator but think I'll hold fire if there's another release to come.

hippo99 · 25-01-2010, 6:25 PM

I've got Terminator Blu-Ray & I'm not sure if it could look any better in a future release. It was a low budget film & it shows.

captainarchive · 25-01-2010, 6:35 PM

You might have a point. I'll get the current release as it's cheap and wait and see what happens with the re-release.

Racquel Darrian · 25-01-2010, 7:03 PM

I did direct comparisons with the Blu-ray and my Region 2 Special Ed. DVD and the Blu-ray won hands down. I sold my DVD.

I also did very in-depth comparison of the blu-ray soundtracks and found the English Dolby Digital EX track better than the PCM (uncompressed) 5.1 track.
Just my findings of course.

Geoff_D · 25-01-2010, 10:13 PM

IMO The Terminator will look amazing once Lowry are done with it. Imagine it: actual fine detail, proper film grain, and possibly some cleaned-up opticals too.

[broken record]It's GOT to have the original mono audio mix though.[/broken record]

nwgarratt · 25-01-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by captainarchive

So that's gonna be 3 BD releases for T2? Is this the most re-issued film? I was about to order Terminator but think I'll hold fire if there's another release to come.

There isn't going to be a new T2.

The current US T1 blu ray is still better than the DVD and it has better more natural colours.

IAN P · 25-01-2010, 11:40 PM

[QUOTE=nwgarratt;11381565]There isn't going to be a new T2.
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I thought Cameron was going back to this after he'd wrapped Avatar?

Could've sworn I'd read that somewhere.

nwgarratt · 25-01-2010, 11:57 PM

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I thought Cameron was going back to this after he'd wrapped Avatar?

Could've sworn I'd read that somewhere.

I would be surprised if he did. What about The Abyss? That doesn't even have a anamorphic DVD !

IAN P · 26-01-2010, 12:10 AM

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I would be surprised if he did. What about The Abyss? That doesn't even have a anamorphic DVD !

I'm sure the $$ will make him redo all his films in 3-D. It's just a matter of time.

Saying that, The Abyss would make a great 3-D film would it not?

Giant Tsunami coming towards the screen etc etc.