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Summary: He's back ... on a DVD Special Edition, that will
Review: put a bullet through your head.I own the British (PAL) release of this Special Edition, which contains the same material and cool stuff as the U.S. version, with the solem difference, that it was released in the early spring of this year - so I already have this cool dvd for some time, hehe! I think everone who is deliberating about buying the SPECIAL EDITION of the TERMINATOR will know what it is about. That's why I won't talk about the movie, but about the extras. The menu design (at least that of the British version) is very cool. You get the typical Terminator theme - that thumping, metallic pound which is perfectly protraying the apocalypse which is about to arise - while entering Cyberdine Systems, and suddenly your TV is filled with the endoskeleton of the Terminator, constantly moving, showing its high-tech construction from every angle. From there on you can access two kinds of extra material: still material, like pictures gallerys, scripts and stuff like that (there really is a lot, I own it since March and have only watched the documentaries) AND filmed material: trailers, teasers, international trailers, 3 (at least that is what I think , don't shoot me if there are four) very interesting docs which are generally a mixture of cast'n'crew interviews/behind-the-scenes/who did the director think of that great story - just cool stuff. Then there are the deleted scenes. Damn, they are well-done! I don't have a clue, why the studio cut these scenes, offered in this un-cut, never-before-seen, director's special edition release - they are extrordinary, honest! They give you deep insight in the whole story, you know, doom, devastation, apocalypse, the machines take over control ... This dvd spec edition is great! The movie is great, has ever been, but finally gets the treatment it deserves! If you think, you have seen this movie too often already, THINK AGAIN. I was thinking much the same way, but just could not get around that almost childish cupido to desperately long for something. I surrendered and know what?! I am glad I bought it. The extra features, the whole new quality the DVD gives this picture is worth watching the film again for about ten times in a row! Pre-order it today, so you'll have it as soon as possible. Remember, he's back, but he might not stay long!
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Summary: great movie
Review: even though the end scene is really crappy looking (i mean it was stop motion) it was a great 80's movie. the special edition looks really cool with the new scenes and the new 5.1 sound. so at least we don't have to deal with horrible sound. alse MGM sudios is releasing it instead of Hemindal entertainment. i just hope they fully restored the picture also. Warning to parents: there is a love scene around an hour and 10 min in with some nudity. just to let them know Rated R for graphic violence, strong language and brief nudity involving sex
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Summary: The stuff of movie legend, back at last.
Review: A staple. James Cameron's out-of-nowhere smash hit about a robotic killer sent from the future struck nerves not only with action audiences (who were intrigued by the creative idea and the twists in the story), but with critics and even intellectuals, who read the movie as parables of everything from man's over-dependence on machines to a woman's right to abortion (!). But the movie works because it delivers on the most basic level: it entertains, magnificently. .... Aside from being terrifically well-made, there's also a good deal of sly humor. I liked the way the Terminator dealt with his "landlord" (don't ask) and a scene with Sarah getting hassled at her job (listen closely to the rear channel at the end of the scene). The film has not been treated well in the last several years. .... In addition to Cameron's energetic story, the casting was what made the movie really click.
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Summary: It's about time!
Review: Thank you for finally giving this movie the audio remaster it deserves.For years I put up with the crappy mono sound,now to watch this new special edition remaster will be a whole new experience.DVD RULES!
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Summary: The First Cameron Masterpiece
Review: The ingenious part about "The Terminator" is that it defies every law of the action genre, even in today's world of high-tech digital characters and action sequences. It features some of the most tense action pieces ever filmed. It concludes with the most subtle, yet powerful of endings. Arnold Schwartzenegger got his foot through the door to stardom because of this powerful, and intimidating performance. "I'll be back" not only became his trademark but also became one of the most timeless lines in film history. Cameron's direction has became a model for most action films since. I hope to buy this new edition on DVD, and see all the new features.
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Summary: Classic Sci-fi action thriller!
Review: The Terminator is, by most accounts, one of the true sci-fi classics of all time. Even going by dated 1984 effects, this is the true affecionado's movie, whether you like action movies or sci-fi movies. The story of a cyborg killer versus his human targets is the classic case of good vs. evil. But this time, the twist is the evil is not evil but just "mindless." The killer just plows through everything and everyone to get to his target. And the targets cause a bit of damage themselves trying to get away. Even though you know how the story will eventually end (there are no real plot twists), the action will keep you gripping at the edge of your seat from the very beginning to the very end. This is a classic movie that belongs in every movie fan's collection.
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Summary: Special Effects
Review: In my life time I believe I have watched this film about 100 times, so I was pleased to purchase it after about a 2 year break from seeing the movie. I was instantly impressed by the layout of the menu selections and the sound has definitly improved which all adds to the 'Terminator' effect! The one thing I was startled by is how dated some of the special effects look! and this is enhanced by the good quality of the picture on the DVD, check out the bit's where Arnie is looking in the mirror and repairing his eye, and also when he's been burnt down to the endo-skeleton and he's chasing Sarah at the end, Pure Comedy effects! This film is a classic and I would recommend this DVD to anyone that has seen it before.
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Summary: Arnold's big break
Review: I have seen this movie many times, I know most of the lines and all the parts get better every time. I rented a horrible HBO Video version of the movie and the screen was horrible and the audio wasn't too big either, a rough sort of mono mix. The DVD must do justice and take out the grayness in the colors, add more color and of course improve the sound. The gunshots and explosions sounded horrible I think in the original tape so I think that is improved on the DVD. The front cover looks a lot different than the original movie poster and mostly the video boxes but get it? new cover-new movie? The synth music is great I think, it gives it the whole robot 80s feeling that the 2nd movie couldn't make with the stupid strings and steel clank noises. The first one seems better because it's so original and it focuses more on story instead of action and guns. This movie has its gross parts like Arnold punching a guy through the stomach, taking out his eyeball, and sliting his arm to look at machinery but it's all old effects so it's really fake but much more realistic than Friday the 13th. Anyways, this movie is classic and it doesn't make me scared anymore because 1997 has already passed and that's when the war was supposed to happen. All in all a great flick
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Summary: damn fine
Review: as it has been said below, the uk disk has been out ages now. finally the yanks can get this lush set. also, the t2 region 2 disk will be missing half the extras, the german conpany making it are too incompetent to make the seamlesss branching on the r2 disk, so theres only 1 version of the film, as opposed to 3. and some of the second side/disk features will also be missing becaause theres too much on there really. another note, terminator 3 is in production. james isnt writting or directing so my question is wheres the point of it?
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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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