Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1992) 4K (only the Theatrical Version is available on the 4K disc but that suits me as I prefer this cut to the others):
1. Despite all of the bleating about this release looking horrible, it's the best it's ever looked. Highlights are bright, probably due to HDR, wrinkles on Arnie, Linda's individual hairs visible - there's a lot more visual detail in this. I did a comparison of some scenes with the new BD and the BD definitely looks DNR'd but better than the previous BD release which was
very soft. I'm guessing the 4K scan/pass/upscale - whatever they did - allowed more perceptible detail.
2. DTS-MA 5.1 sounds great. Surround mix is good along with the fidelity and some cool lows like Arnie's shotgun blasts at the mall.
3. Bottom line: Definitely worth the purchase. It's probably the best it'll look for years to come. Fun movie too. Still great.
The Remains of the Day (1993) BD:
1. DTS-MA 5.1 has some discrete surround moments mostly in the score although there is some reverb in some scenes in empty rooms.
2. Picture is superb. Tons of detail and blacks look pretty black on my LCD - I don't get all bent out of shape about "lack" of blacks like some people but thought I'd mention it.
3. Such a great flick. Performances, direction, production value - all superb. Probably my favourite Merchant Ivory flick.
4. Out of print but you still may be able to pick one up:
Amazon.com
