records, still holding that distinction more than a decade after its theatrical release. Of all the World War III, a war costing three billion lives. Out of the ashes of the fire rose the machines, a

It's been a long time coming, but the Blu-ray gods have finally answered our prayers. After several worthless double dips, the film has at last been given a remastered video presentation to replace the old, problematic, and oftentimes ugly MPEG-2 transfer found on all previous editions. Now provided with a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, with the exception of one possible caveat, this new transfer offers a rather remarkable improvement all across the board. On the narrative front, Cameron's script is strong on ideas, but a bit broad on characterizations -- something that remains a common trait in much of the director's work. On the plus side, the overarching premise is pure sci-fi gold, brilliantly balancing a classic high concept idea with a surprisingly intimate and self-contained scope. Deeper themes dealing with the concepts of "man versus machine" and the violent pitfalls of technology are all potent and remain just as relevant today as when the movie was first released. While the screenplay does wear some clear influences on its sleeve, the film never becomes truly derivative (though, Harlan Ellison would certainly disagree), and quite to the contrary, it has gone on to inform an entire subgenre of science fiction. score courtesy of Brad Fiedel, his music seemingly itself telling the story as it unfolds. The themefilm. Now, when I watch The Terminator, I still spot little details referenced in the later film that The terminator immediately begins killing the Sarah Connors living in Los Angeles. Reese, who does not know what he looks like, begins following the important Sarah Connor, hoping that he would be able to spot the terminator before he kills her. Eventually, the terminator appears and Reese clashes with him while trying to protect the future mother. Very soon, however, he and the LAPD discover that the terminator is indestructible.

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other and while I still love it, it's just not 5-star material for me. It still comes close, but even making his second feature, created a sci-fi classic that holds up favorably against later films with the image. In part due to the increase in contrast, the colors are stronger, which will no doubt lead Serving as the audience's surrogate, Linda Hamilton is great as Sarah Connor, imbuing the role with a relatable every-woman appeal. Her character's gradual strengthening over the course of the story is handled well, and effectively hints at the more dramatic changes she will endure in the sequel. Biehn is also solid as the brooding, war-weary hero from a dystopian future, and together the pair has decent, but not quite sparkling chemistry. Schwarzenegger's performance has of course become iconic, and no matter how many times it's been parodied or sanitized in later installments, his cold, intimidating presence still brings an arresting level of true menace to the screen. So much so, that it momentarily purges this memory from my mind.

Terminator: 6-Film Collection Blu-ray delivers great video and superb audio in this enjoyable Blu-ray release intensity of the action, the merit of the story, or the quality of the special effects, few capture the For more about Terminator: 6-Film Collection and the Terminator: 6-Film Collection Blu-ray release, see Terminator: 6-Film Collection Blu-ray Review published by Randy Miller III on January 10, 2021 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5. Writers: James Cameron , John Brancato , Gale Anne Hurd , William Wisher Jr. , Michael Ferris , David S. Goyer Blu-ray ALL Japan - Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - Complete Japanese Dub Edition [2015]or brightly-lit interior shots, particularly those inside the Galleria or partway through the film as

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