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The Terminator 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 81

from 9 reviewers

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The Terminator's 4K UHD Blu-ray release delivers outstanding visuals with a Dolby Vision HDR upgrade and impressive Dolby Atmos sound, although it retains some minor digital flaws and limited extras.

The Terminator 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

2K Upscale

HDR10

Dolby Vision

Dolby Atmos

DTS-HD MA

Dolby TrueHD

Video: 85

The 4K UHD release of "The Terminator" delivers an impressive visual upgrade, combining enhanced detail and refined grain with vibrant HDR colors, maintaining the gritty 1984 aesthetic. While AI enhancements sometimes introduce a slightly artificial look, overall clarity and depth achieve Cameron's intended modernized presentation, offering fans a satisfying if not flawless viewing experience.

Audio: 91

The audio presentation of "The Terminator" 4K UHD Blu-Ray is a stellar mix of nostalgia and modern enhancement, offering both a bombastic Dolby Atmos upgrade and the original DTS-HD MA 2.0 mono track. The Atmos mix delivers a dynamic and immersive sound experience, while the mono track provides purists with an authentic 1980s sonic feel. Overall, this dual offering satisfies a broad audience with rich details, precise directionality, and robust low-end effects.

Extra: 52

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of "The Terminator" presents an exceptional audio experience, featuring a modern Atmos track alongside the original mono soundtrack, delighting audiophiles and preserving the film's historical sound. The special features revisited some legacy extras like "Creating the Terminator" and "Unstoppable Force," though some key documentaries from past releases are omitted, leaving fans enthusiastic yet mindful of what's still missing.

Movie: 88

The Terminator remains a landmark sci-fi thriller, praised for its gripping narrative and elegant time-travel mechanics. James Cameron's masterful direction blends cutting-edge practical effects, suspenseful action, and vivid character portrayals within a streamlined 2160p HDR10 transfer, enhancing its status as a timeless classic in both the sci-fi and action genres.

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