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Summary: You have not seen T2 Until you see this version
Review: I am sure most people have seen this movie at one time or another but not like this. The picture is perfect even on my old 54" Sears projection tv. What really makes it is the sound. If you have DTS.... USE IT. This is what true movie sound is about. Ever tinkle of glass, ever grunt and groan can be heard with box office effects. The extra's are a plus but not the reason for buying this perfect movie. I can't say enough. I LOVE IT.
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Summary: What I could view was good, but...
Review: Imagine the surprise, when opening the box, to find a note stuck inside: "Due to the advanced features utilized in the creation of this DVD, some players may experience minor navigational difficulties. This should not affect your enjoyment of the feature program in any way." I have a SONY DVP-S530D, which is not an old model at all, yet was unable to view all features advertised on the box. The THX web site states that their products "...are fully compatible with all video and audio playback systems." I guess not. I consider this to be a disappointing lack of professionalism from Lucasfilm.
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Summary: Outstanding package but slightly disappointing
Review: I was expecting to see three versions of the film as it was advertised earlier on when they were feeding the market frenzy to the buying public. Don't get me wrong, this is an outstanding DVD package, it has all kinds of extras, literally everything you would want to know about the whole Terminator 2 film. All the stuff that was released on the VHS edition back in 1995 is all here! Plus a whole lot more! It gets kind of ridiculous actually since there is just so much of it. One thing I do have a complaint about is the navigational control of the supplemental disc, when you press a button for a certain area it either takes you to the main menu or you have to keep pressing the desired button to get you where you want to go. That's kind of frustrating and those clever people at Artisan have put a notice in the DVD package making people aware there may be difficulties in navigating those controls. If they knew there were glitches, than why did they even release all of this in the first place? Hmmmmm. I was impressed with the Terminator 2 3D documentary, I have never seen that attraction at Universal Studios and now I am totally stoked to go there the next time I go to California. Another problem with all of this is the keep case they give you, there is too much stuff for the small packaging they provide you. I can't close the keep case and the cheap aluminum cover is kinda lame. If you put both discs and booklet in there, it just doesn't fit. Why didn't they do the same thing as Independence Day with a keep case that holds everything? (By the way, Independence Day is the greatest DVD package made yet next to Fight Club). I am really glad I didn't pay the full price that everyone else is having to pay. Word of advice, buy these DVD's before they are release, always pre-order since you save between 10 and 15 percent everytime and you don't feel as bad in buying your selection if isn't everything that you wanted. If you're a huge T2 fan, this DVD is a must have. If you found the movie "amusing" you'll probably like ID4 or Fight Club a lot better if you don't own them already. The only question now is-"What about the original Terminator movie?"
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Summary: Unparalleled Movie
Review: This movie is one of my all time favorites. Ever since I saw the T-1000's liquid metal phase, I was hooked. This movie's plot is unlike anything else you will ever find. With fantastic special effects, surround sound capabilities, and a story line like no other, this DVD is a must buy for any action fan.
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Summary: Terminator 2 Special Edition (problems)
Review: As one of my favorite movies ever, I just had to get this special edition. I was pscyhed to get it, however the excitement was not long lasting. The movie is of great playback quality, flawless crisp clear picture. However, it seems to have problems throughout. Chapters keep repeating, and after chapter 49 I just cannot play the movie at all. I've tried this on two different DVD players, with the same result. I don't know if this is a production failure, or if the DVD is just highly picky about its players. This is the first movie I've ever had problems with. I recommend the movie, however hopefully this is just a "bad" DVD. :(
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Summary: T2 - The Ultimate DVD edition
Review: It's a bit like Star Wars - this movie has been released in so many different formats the last few years it's hard to keep track. The normal version, a special edition on LaserDisc in a black box, special edition on LaserDisc in a blue box, the normal version on DVD etc. However, one combo was missing: the extended version on DVD, with a Dolby Digital soundtrack.I'm not going to tell you about the movie, other than that the transfer (2.35 Enhanced Widescreen) is just perfect and the sound makes you drool. Already have DTS or thinking about upgrading in the future? A DTS soundtrack is included as well. It's the second disc with extras that makes this version a must have for every film freak out there. Three different featurettes, trailers, the very, very cool teaser (which is a real 'making of Terminator 2') and the most extensive collection of behind the scenes footage I have ever seen. Is that all? Nope, it isn't. Even though lots of deleted scenes have been restored, there are still some deleted scenes left on the bonus disc. And if you know how you can enable a secret super special edition that even includes these deleted scenes in the full movie - different ending and everything! This DVD is extreme value for money. The quality of the movie itself is just perfect, and I envy all the people out there who can enjoy the DTS soundtrack. The only item that is missing is the Guns 'n Roses videoclip, which couldn't be included because of rights issues. Go get it.
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Summary: No affect on the feature program? Really?
Review: I just watched this great DVD. The picture quality is awsome. When I opened the disc, there is a little note from THX program saying that the complicated program might cause some problem, but never on the feature presentation.....I have a question about it. When I played the disc on DTS and Dolby Digital EX, the sound paused at the end of the movie in chapter 77, the scene when Schwarzenegger throw himself into the magma and his function is completely terminated. It was O.K on Dolby surround, but each time I play back on DTS or Dolby Digital, this problem occurs. Am I the only one who has this problem?
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Summary: I'll Be Back!
Review: This is really the defitive collection of Terminator 2 offering some of the best extras ever. Highly recommended to all fans around the world. I would prefer the pan and scan version rather than the "matted" widescreen version because you can see more information at times (it's true!)but strangely there isn't one. The closest you get is the pan and scan laserdisc! Still a MUST-HAVE and deserve to be in everyone's shelf!
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Summary: The extra features WILL NOT play on certain DVD players.
Review: The first thing you see when you open the case is a notice from THX warning that some DVD players may experience "navigational difficulties"... their code phrase for saying that they shipped buggy software. That's a bad sign, and the notice is accurate because the extra documentary materials relating to the making of the film would not work at all on my player. I was very disappointed, because the making-of segments were why I paid extra for this fancier edition. Seems they must have been on a deadline and rushed out a faulty product. That's a shame, because what is there that DOES work is very well done, and of course the film itself, both versions, looks great on DVD. So beware, especially if you don't have a recently-made player. Unfortunately, there is no mention of this problem on the outside of the package, or any listing of player brands that their disc isn't compatible with. To make sure, you could go to a store that sells both DVDs and players, then try out this "Ultimate Edition" disc on the same model player that you own at home. It's an expensive disc, and there's no reason to spend the extra cash if the features won't work for you. NOTE that this is only a problem with some of the supplemental materials and not the two included versions of the film itself, which play normally.
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Summary: t2 in dts hear the diffrence.
Review: all terminator fans have to have this movie. its got loads of info about the making of the film,i really mean loads.and the cream of it all is the dts soundtrack for the three versions of the movie.(the third version is five minutes of additional footage which can be accessed by going to title 3 on your player) i checked out the dts5.1es and dolbydigital5.1ex track in comparison with each other, you got to listen to feel the diffrence the sound spatialization is far superior in the dts version an the frequency response is freaked out ,dolby tended to be flatter.moreover the surround channels really kick into action with dts and in dolby its almost indifferent. some things are a little imperfect though,i remember the buying info on this disc said that "six hours on one disc",well its not one but two discs ,and if any of you have the older realease of the t2 dvd dont give it away,because the trailers in the special edition are poor,the colours are all wrong and the resolution is like a vcd.whereas the previous dvd had excellent resolution for the teaser trailer with "the terminator manufacturing plant".other than this the disc is one hell of a buy,the story boards in the disc will amaze you at the amount of planning done before a single frame was shot and the digital effects and makeup effects will blow you away ,if you thought you knew which shot was effect which was not think again ,there is some mind blowing stuff in the additional material.the aluminium case for the movie looks cool, buy this edition before it runs out.(i hear it a limited edition).
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