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I review the new 4K UHD release of THE TERMINATOR from Warner Bros. Unfortunately this is yet another James Cameron film that has been given the AI upscaling treatment from a preexisting revised master. It is one of the sneakiest of these as most will be fooled by the apparent visual upgrade or passable visuals. But look closely at all and the anatomies start to appear. This “4K restoration” is anything but and resembles the Terminator itself being designed as an infiltration unit.
The mono mix has been released on this new version for the first time in over 20 years but even that is a new over processed version that doesn’t hold a candle to the best of past releases.
Additionally we see no new extras on this release which also manages to drop extras from past releases.
While this may be one of the more barely passable Cameron 4K masters it is completely unacceptable and an underhanded insult to the film. It is also an unbelievably sneaky bait and switch to the consumer as you are asked to buy a screwed with version of the 2012 master you already own on Blu-ray.
But of course James Cameron insists we all have no life and live in our mother’s basements.

00:00 Intro Goof Cameron Terminator model T-4K (contains LFE bass)
08:02 Introduction to the Cameron 4K insanity
12:06 Discussion of 2012 Reliance/Lowry master, revisionist color grade and BD release
14:27 Discussion of crap remix and burying of original mono mix
15:57 The mono mix has two original versions- domestic and international
16:31 This 4K master merely screws around with the 2012 master. That's it.
17:53 Film grain is here, but is has been severely processed even compared to the 2012 master.
18:47 The AI processing is here all over and at random-but harder to spot in motion at times.
21:31 Videophiles will spot oddities but most will be fooled by this sneaky underhanded crap.
22:54 The new digital continuity tweaked shot
24:12 Warner is behind the UHD, so the encode is merely passable
25:12 Dolby Vision HDR
26:05 Optical and Effects shots are seemingly left alone
26:44 This phony 4K master insults true film restoration, archivists, the film and the fanbase!
29:35 THIS IS A BAIT AND SWITCH TO THE CONSUMER!!!
30:09 THIS IS JUST PLAIN WRONG. IT IS LYING TO PEOPLE. WHY WOULD YOU NOT RESTORE THE FILM?
30:29 No master holds up indefinitely. They HAVE to be redone!!!
30:52 A videophile should start to feel that something is wrong while watching.
31:54 This has opened a terrible can of worms for the future of film preservation
32:49 This UHD is a strange manipulated copy of a copy that tries to hide what it is.
34:09 The Audio situation
34:19 The stupid and pointless Atmos re-remix of the 5.1 remix. Louder and more in your face and thus more annoying.
37:38 The Mono Mix finally returns-only to be over processed like crazy and deficient.
44:08 Packaging, Slipcover, Steelbook and Artwork
47:31 Supplemental Features-Merely a small fraction of the MGM DVD Legacy extras. Even drops ones from past BD releases.
50:37 To summarize this mess: for everything you STILL need multiple releases.
52:32 This new 4K iteration lies to everyone. A true restoration would've made everyone happy except James Cameron.
54:26 This sets back film preservation and no I don't live in my mom's basement.
55:22 I cannot and will not advise picking up this release.
56:04 This doesn't compare to proper new catalog masters of the same era.
57:14 Once you get over the wow factor, you get mad.
58:08 Film Preservation is an important cause and it's time to recognize that
58:46 There is no real win here. Your mileage will sure as hell vary.
01:00:02 Arrow Video's Robocop release LAUGHS at this pathetic 4K master and barebones release.
01:00:52 This release merely pretends to do the work, then hands it off to automated processes and expects you fork out $30.
01:01:28 I do not recommend this 4K UHD for any reason.
01:01:45 ANY usage of AI tools in this manner is an instant red flag and should NEVER be supported.
01:02:44 Cameron insults his own work and tries to rip off the consumer and expects praise. A fan could achieve similar results manipulating the 2012 master.
01:08:40 Each fan will have to make up their own minds. Your results may vary.
01:11:21 Final Summary and Closing
01:13:01 Outro Goof (Spoilers for the film) (contains LFE bass)

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