The Terminator, whats the best version?
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The Terminator, whats the best version?
I am going to finally buy The Terminator and want to make sure that I am getting the best edition possible and what better place to ask then dvdtalk. I remember seeing an MGM (I think) release a while ago with a foil cover in a standard amray case. I have seen the same cover art, non-foil around lately. Is this the same disc without the fancy package or is there a major difference?
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Didn't the original Terminator release (R1) originally have a holographic cover? (That may be what people mean by foil ) I still think the DVD is double sided, and has the same features, but the cover has just been changed to a less cool looking typeface and picture of Arnie.
I have the holographic cover BTW
I have the holographic cover BTW
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just make sure you go and buy it at a store. Get the one that reads Special Edition across the top. MgM has just started sending out barebones copies with the same upc.
they have done this with Bowling for Columbine, and Jeepers Creepers to name a few. This dvd can be found for under ten bucks most places, just double check for that SE banner at the top.
they have done this with Bowling for Columbine, and Jeepers Creepers to name a few. This dvd can be found for under ten bucks most places, just double check for that SE banner at the top.
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Going by the copies I have seen it would appear MGM has released a version without many of the special features. The non-foil copies I have seen do not say "special edition" and do not list many fo the special features. They have done this in the past with other titles as well.
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Originally Posted by eau
So the foil version and the current version do not have the same disc???
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let me break it down
Terminator Special Edition Foil cover (holographic) Special Edition banner across top
Terminator Special Edition Normal cover Special Edition banner across the top
Terminator barebones Just has mgm logo at top
all 3 share a upc...the first two are the exact same disc....the third is not the same...
this is the version you do not want...stay away
It had also been release barebones (in a snapper i believe) long ago...stay away from this one
Terminator Special Edition Foil cover (holographic) Special Edition banner across top
Terminator Special Edition Normal cover Special Edition banner across the top
Terminator barebones Just has mgm logo at top
all 3 share a upc...the first two are the exact same disc....the third is not the same...
this is the version you do not want...stay away
It had also been release barebones (in a snapper i believe) long ago...stay away from this one
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Originally Posted by Cameron
It had also been release barebones (in a snapper i believe) long ago...stay away from this one
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thanks for the info. I'll have to make another trip to the Best Buy soon. I still haven't bought Jeepers Creepers, should I look for anything in particular on that title?
yes, I meant the holographic cover (i was originally gonna use the term "shiny" but thought that wasn't hip enough )
yes, I meant the holographic cover (i was originally gonna use the term "shiny" but thought that wasn't hip enough )
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Originally Posted by mrhan
The 5.1 remix sounds horrible; listen to the original mono track.
I have the MGM one and it's fine... but I'm still hoping that when we get an HD version down the road, they'll do an actual decent job on the original mono track instead of focusing on that terrible, gimmicky 5.1 track.
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old 'foil cover'
http://www.dvdworldonline.com/Genre/...inator_DVD.jpg
same extras and insert as the one below. but synopsis of film on back, get it if you can.
non foil cover, but all extras included
http://www.geocities.com/coginx/tspec.jpg
settle for this one if you can find it. all extras and EX tracks. same booklet as the foil covered edition(I'll scan the cover if requested)
NON EXTRA DVD
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
I know nothing about this. Just that it has only a trailer
http://www.dvdworldonline.com/Genre/...inator_DVD.jpg
same extras and insert as the one below. but synopsis of film on back, get it if you can.
non foil cover, but all extras included
http://www.geocities.com/coginx/tspec.jpg
settle for this one if you can find it. all extras and EX tracks. same booklet as the foil covered edition(I'll scan the cover if requested)
NON EXTRA DVD
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
I know nothing about this. Just that it has only a trailer
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It had also been release barebones (in a snapper i believe) long ago...stay away from this one
Opinions may differ but I found This Comparison and it pretty much reflects my own feelings.
Last edited by Bugg; 03-09-05 at 02:53 PM.
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I got the R4 (2-disc, SE) which now is replaced by barebones 1-disc release.
And the best version might be the Japanese R2 release - it's got a DTS audio track. :-)
And the best version might be the Japanese R2 release - it's got a DTS audio track. :-)
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I have the Terminator R2 Ultimate Edition, and it's very nice. Haven't gotten around to watching it yet, but the packaging is nice for this 2 disc set. Too bad it's gone OOP already from most websites.
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Originally Posted by MJ defender
And the best version might be the Japanese R2 release - it's got a DTS audio track. :-)