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Summary: SIMPLY THE BEST!!!
Review: WOULD DEFINITELY GIVE THIS TITLE A 6 STAR RATING BUT ONLY ALLOWED 5 STARS MAXIMUM! FINALLY, GIVEN THE SPECIAL TREATMENT IT DESERVES. BEEN WAITING A VERY LONG TIME FOR THIS DVD TO ARRIVE, NOW I CAN HEAVE A SIGH OF RELIEF. BEEN WAITING SO LONG, GUESS I CAN WAIT A FEW MORE MONTHS... ESPECIALLY WITH ALL THE GOODIES IN STORE FOR ALL FANS.
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Summary: I KNEW IT !
Review: I KNEW IT.I HAVE HAD MY DVD PLAYER FOR ABOUT A YEAR,AND I COULD NOT FIND THE FIRST TERMINATOR MOVIE ON DVD ANYWHERE.IT HIT ME THAT IT WAS PROBABLY GOING TO BE RE-RELEASED WITH ALL THE EXTRAS THAT A GREAT MOVIE DESERVES.IT KILLS ME THAT I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER TO GET THE MOVIE.
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Summary: Superb - Much Better with the 5.! Soundtrack
Review: I am really pleased with this DVD first of all it is widescreen anamorpic, which is always a good thing if you own a widescreen tv. Second of all the soundtrack sounds excellent and with these come a load of extra features which I think DVD's were made for. If you loved the Terminator 2 DVD then you'll totally love this.
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Summary: The Original Terminator gets the DVD it so Richly Deserves.
Review: "The Terminator - Special Edition" has been out on Region 4 for months now and it is a Great DVD. Deleted Scenes, Retrospective Trailers, the works. All I can say is it's about time.
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Summary: Do Not Terinate this as your film choice
Review: I have seen this film numerous times and each time there is something more that I notice that I missed before. It is a fantastic science fiction thriller that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat but also gives you food for thought of the possibilities of the plot line really happening. The special effects only add more to the impact of this film as well as the superb acting abilities of those not only in major roles but also in minor roles.
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Summary: Better than its overblown sequel
Review: Many people, with due right, consider T2 to be a modern classic. But many also forget where the story began. In 1983, James Cameron made "The Terminator". It's budget was a lot less than that T2, but Cameron employed a number of cunning tricks to get the story across. For instance, he set his story in modern day so that he didn't have to pay for futuristic sets and effects. After the - frankly awful - first US release of "The Terminator" on DVD, this double-disc bonanza is welcomed with open arms. The extras are great (apart from the script drafts - who wants to read pages and pages on a television anyway?), and the package is nicely designed with a modern "metallic" take on the T1 poster. There's even a great deleted scene where Michael Biehn gets all emotional about grass! Okay, so it can be too violent for some and too silly for others, but its a classic all on its own. It boosted Arnie's career, and still remains one of his best performances to date. The only odd thing is why the prologue text is presented as subtitles at the beginning of the film and not overlayed onto the image. But 5 stars it deserves, and 5 stars it gets. I sure hope (living in the UK, where the Region 2 version of this DVD is already out) that the currently un-released Region 2 disc of Terminator 2 (or, the R2-T2 - ha) is just as good.
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Summary: Horrible Sound, Disgrace of the meaning dvd
Review: The movie is great but the DVD version was very disapointing considering it is in Mono. They claim that in the movies it was not in stereo either but with the technology of today they definitely have to re-release this title in with new sound. It is out in other regions, why cant they do it here? I went crazy to find this title new but was lucky enough to get it used at funcoland for 19.99 and it was disapointing
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Summary: One of the greatest science fiction-action films ever
Review: "The Terminator" is one of James Camerons earlier films, and one can say his earlier movies were more "personal." The Terminator is a masterpeice on film, especially considering the incredible low budget it was filmed on, $6 million. The special effects can't hold a candle to the sequel, but the story is stronger here, and the characters are more easily identified with. Here is the basic plot (although I don't want to say too much). In the future, a supercomputer starts a nuclear war to destroy mankind. The resistance is led by John Connor, so the computer sends the Terminator (arnold) back in time to kill Johns mother before he is even conceived. The John from the future sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect his mother. Arnold is perfect in his role, even though his screen time and his lines are limited, his impression is easily made. The acting here is superb, and the mood of the relentless killing machine makes this an incredibly thrilling movie to watch. The chase scenes are incredible, as well as the other action segments, including the ever famous police station shoot-out (I'll be back...). But along with the great action is the whole mood of this film, especially the relationship formed between Sarah and Kyle (resulting in a suprising plot twist that you'll have to watch the movie to find out). You connect with these two people, and feel their emotions, their fear; and that element is perfectly combined with the thrilling suspense of the story. Also thown in is a little bit of black comedy to lighten the veiwer from the intensity of the film (including one scene cut from TV. For years I only watched the copy I taped off of TV, when I saw this one scene after I finally bought the tape, I laughed for minutes on end). I don't own this movie on DVD, but from what I've read the sound is supposed to be fairly poor. In my opinion, though, this film is so good that even if the sound doesn't take full advantage of the DVD system, it is still an incredible movie experience nonetheless. I first saw this movie when I was 11 years old (I'm 16 now), and since then it has been my favorite. If you enjoy this movie, I suggest these movies as well, and vice-versa. Aliens, Terminator 2, The Matrix, Blade Runner.
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Summary: Great movie, no need for special features.
Review: Most people want the very best out of their DVDs. I'm all for the extra features and superior sound. The Terminator on DVD doesn't have fantastic audio or extra features. What it does have is an excellent sci-fi movie presented in its orignal theatrical form, which includes its mono soundtrack. Sometimes less is more, and having nothing at all is worse. This is a must have DVD for any HARD CORE collector. Even if they do release a Special Edtion with all the goodies, its nice to have the old edition, in its original splendor (if you can find it). But that's just me.
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Summary: "I'll be back."
Review: That line said by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself in James Cameron's "The Terminator" has become one of those classic movie cliches. The movie itself is an original and frightening action/thriller with a dark, grainy look and an '80s feel to it. The scene in the Technoir gives me chills. It moves in slow motion, then becomes fast and explosive. This film made Arnold a star, and he was born to play the "Terminator". He's chilling, realistic, and scary. At first, he didn't want to play this character of an emotionless cyborg, but after reading the script, he did. It's the role he will be remembered for for years to come.
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