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    Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Featured In Issue 112, September 2006

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Lionsgate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    19151
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    For strong sci-fi action and violence and for language.
    (Retail Price):
    $29.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Single Layer (BD-25)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    153
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    1991
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    06/27/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    Yes
    (Director):
    James Cameron
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    Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS 5.1
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    This explosive sequel to the original sci-fi thriller, finds that the Terminator has a mission to protect rather than destroy. John Connor is the young man who is leader of the resistance in the futuristic war against the machines. Schwarzenegger has been sent back in time from the future to protect Connor as a young boy against the T-1000 model, a lethal robot programmed to assassinate Connor before he is able to grow up and lead the future resistance. Along with John's mother (Hamilton), the boy and his protector escape death and battle out their destinies in order to save the future of humankind.

    Special features include the 2003 audio commentary track with James Cameron and William Wisher, the 1993 audio commentary track with 25 cast and crew members, and high-definition trailers.

    The 2.35:1 MPEG-2-encoded Blu-ray Disc image exhibits impressively rich colors, deep blacks, and good shadow delineation. Reds can look slightly oversaturated and there is noticeable edge enhancement from time to time. Differences between the Blu-ray Disc and D-VHS® D-Theater™ release are subtle. Fine details seem to be slightly more precise in the Blu-ray Disc release, and contrast is improved some, providing even better dimensionality in the image. The Blu-ray Disc release is slightly noisier, though, which might suggest they decided to tone down the use of digital video noise reduction in this release. This is one of the better Blu-ray Disc releases thus far when it comes to picture quality. (Danny Richelieu)

    You can find the same matrix Dolby® Digital EX™ and DTS-ES® 5.1-channel encodings that were first included on the Ultimate Edition DVD. Both encodings deliver excellent surround envelopment, although the DTS track has slightly better spatial depth, a more distinct back surround experience, and sounds a bit tighter in the low end. Dynamic range is impressive, and imaging is amply wide and deep in the front stage. This is a good track, but I'm taking off one point for not using PCM. (Danny Richelieu)

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