8.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
In the year 2029, the ruling supercomputer Skynet sends an indestructible cyborg back in time to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, the woman who will birth its greatest enemy.
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance HenriksenAction | 100% |
Thriller | 76% |
Sci-Fi | 70% |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
German: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
Italian: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
Czech: Dolby Digital 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Digital copy
4K Ultra HD
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 5.0 | |
Video | 0.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Offering alongside the standard 4K edition celebrating the film's 40th anniversary, Warner Bros.' new 4K Steelbook edition of James Cameron's The Terminator offers a sleek packaging alternative for die-hard fans and collectors alike. All on-disc content is exactly the same as that standard release, which makes this variant a cosmetic upgrade only. Whether or not the film's new AI-assisted 4K transfer is a cosmetic upgrade remains to be seen, however.
NOTE: These slightly compressed screenshots are sourced from the new 4K disc but downscaled to 1080p/SDR; therefore, they should not be considered a 100% accurate representation of this release's video quality.
For my thoughts on The Terminator's possibly contentious but still pretty watchable 2160p/HDR10 (Dolby Vision compatible) transfer, please see my recent review of the standard 4K edition.
For my thoughts on the inarguably great audio options (which yes, finally includes the original theatrical mono mix in lossless DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio), please likewise see my review of the standard 4K edition.
This one-disc release ships in a matte-finish Steelbook with a predominantly cream, black, blue, and orange color scheme that gets a few style points but doesn't quite capture the "feel" of the film. Nonetheless, it's at least striking with a large profile shot of the skinless T-800 that blends into a smaller image of Kyle and Sarah fleeing for their lives. It continues on the back with a similarly small image of Arnold crouching right after his trip back in time. Inside is a more traditional promotional still of Arnold duel-wielding against a similar background, and it's a bold enough image that probably should've been the front cover instead. The 4K disc sits on a hub on the right side. It's not a bad looking Steelbook per se, just one like many others that could've just used the original poster and been done with it.
The extras listed below are identical to WB's standard 4K edition and detailed in that review.
James Cameron's The Terminator needs no introduction, as it's held up pretty gracefully during the past four decades. Previous home video editions like MGM's Special Edition DVD and remastered Blu-ray have earned good to great marks for their video, audio, and extras, with none completely excelling in all departments. That trend continues with Warner Bros.' brand-new UHD edition, which offers a good-not-great transfer, outstanding audio (including the welcome return of original mono!), and a small but enjoyable pile of extras that advances upon most earlier releases. This Steelbook variant is aimed at collectors but, like the standard 4K edition, still has room for improvement. Recommended.
40th Anniversary Edition
1984
Remastered | Deadpool Slipcover
1984
2015 Comic Con Exclusive
1984
Remastered | Deadpool Photobomb Series | Deadpool 2 Movie Cash
1984
1984
1984
Comic Con Exclusive
1984
1984
Limited Edition
1984
1984
Remastered
1984
Remastered
1984
1984
+BD with the 3 versions
1991
Director's Cut
2009
1080p Corrected Version
2003
2008
2015
3 Disc Edition
2012
1990
2007
1987
2014
2008
2009
2003
10th Anniversary Edition
2012
PG-13 Theatrical Cut
2006
2019
1987
2009
Remastered | Director's Cut
1987
2015