THE TERMINATOR (1984) 4K REVIEW | Film, Legacy, AI Transfer, James Cameron & More! | 4K Kings

[@4K_Kings]

What did you think of this film? Which is better - The Terminator or The Terminator 2? What do you think of the 4K restoration? Let us know below! 00:00 Intro 01:28 The Terminator Review 13:27 The Terminator 4K Physical Media Release 16:42 Wrap Up

[@dougquaid570]

T1 >>> T2

[@miguelsantiago2772]

I'm on the T2 mob! Still waiting for an up to par 4k version. Only bought it because of the T2 steelbook from best buy. But I still have mad respect for The Terminator.

[@deathbymazda]

Michael Bean explaining what the Terminator is in that parking garage is one of my favorite acted scenes of all time.

[@fabianc972]

Russ was pretty harsh on the Bean

[@MEGACAMZ]

You guys are high if you think Beihn is mid in this, his performance is fantastic in this movie

[@danieltuval8879]

I don't think anyone can really argue that biehn was a good actor.he is limited at best.

[@duncandonuts5268]

5:40 god forbid we have variety. t-1000 took that spot and it was fantastic.

[@branscombe_]

7:55, wow Michael didn't add anything? do you not hear the passion while explaining the situation, terminator and future in the car ? the love story and passion in the hotel room? wrong here Russ!

[@Strugun]

Agree completely. The first and second films wouldn't be what they are if it wasn't for Michael's amazing performance of setting up the world with his description of what happens in the future and his honest performance as Kylie Reese, one of the most tragic characters in cinema. His whole existence is to know nothing but horrible war and then to die protecting the woman he loves for his son he never new he had.

[@miltontavares9506]

Michael Biehn was phenomenal as Reese. He mixed the physicality and vulnerable of a character who knows nothing about the world he is in but he is willing to protect the mother of his future leader.

[@oscarburrows-rangel3302]

Michael Biehn hive are shaking their fists at this review, but like always, the 4K Kings knocks it out of the park. Well done, gentlemen!!

[@4K_Kings]

The Biehnheads are not happy with us.

[@oscarburrows-rangel3302]

@@4K_Kings Mr. Bean > Michael Biehn. The real ones know.

[@oscarburrows-rangel3302]

@@4K_Kings the best compliment you can give at this point is that Michael Biehn Michael Biehned TF out of that role and nobody can Michael Biehn quite like Michael Biehn.

[@orhanamin1347]

Happy 40th anniversary to The Terminator (1984)

[@davivman6009]

I watched this in my home theater this week and I have to say Terminator has never looked and sounded this good. I had an experience that was superior to the original theatrical run. Unbelievably good transfer and restoration in my humble opinion.

[@4K_Kings]

Agreed!

[@romualdspizans3163]

Agree about T1 being horror film,but overall in therms of philosophy,action,perfect actor assembly and revolutionary special effects.And overall rewatchability,T2 is the king in my humble opinion

[@LILGHETTI]

I think this 4k is probably the best in Cameron's catalog, the blu ray has way too much teal going on. This 4k gives it a more balance filmic look with grain visible

[@danieltuval8879]

I agree 100 percent with you guys.i cannot watch terminator 2 anylonger, but the terminator is an absolute masterpiece. Simple,horrifying and brilliantly paced.a simple horror in the same category as Halloween or alien. Just a great film.no nonsense.

[@AlSumait]

The original Terminator was such an original idea and Arnold’s performance was such an incredible one. I like the low budget feel that it has, giving the director limits and making the most of what he had. I prefer it more to the second one, but I still hold T2 as one of my favorite action movies ever. But for some reason, the original was always a bit underrated because of T2 being so much more popular. A lot of people got to watch the second before the first one.

[@CharlieB3723]

Very happy with this 4K steelbook- it’s a solid release and a fantastic upgrade 👍🏻👍🏻

[@VaughnJogVlog]

Guy on the left was traumatized by T2 as a child.

[@NiceGuyAidey]

I first saw it on rental vhs when I was about 11 years old with my grandfather lol ..... he made me look away at a few scenes !!! I love this film

[@ryandavis5379]

Micheal Biehn and Tom Berenger are the masters at playing the military role so well. Biehn was in The Rock for 10 minutes and the shower scene might be one of the most iconic scenes in action films to me.

[@nicodimus2222]

This transfer is good IMO. Now we just need Cameron to take the same level of care with a proper T2 release.

[@kevinoconnell9798]

When I first saw the stills for this 4k transfer, I breathed a sigh of relief. I couldn’t deal with terminator one teal edition. Great video!

[@4K_Kings]

Right there with you!

[@erikwaters6678]

A+ on the Boogie Nights shirt.

[@richsadler2661]

Great video. Love these deeper dives. The first two terminators have a special place in my childhood. Saw the first one way too young on VHS and my memory is how scary it was… particularly Arnold. I always remember how it seems his flesh is pretty much rotting off as he’s injured. Then it later films it becomes a plot point that it can repair/reheal. Then T2 came out when I was around 14 , and it was one of the first films where I was hyped about it from seeing the trailers, at a time when I was first going to see movies by myself. Of course it blew me away. At that time, T2 was my favourite but in recent years it’s clear to me that the original is the best. It’s lean, simple, uncompromising and just so thrilling. I have the new T1 steelbook - you’re right, the picture quality is great. I’m no purist or expert on these things, but it seems to me that Terminator and Titanic look great, as does The Abyss. But Aliens looks odd to me. And True Lies is very strange looking but I’m not a fan of that film. Cheers guys! Great to see you growing in success.

[@Zog76]

Your outro music is great guys!

[@4K_Kings]

Thanks! All the music you hear we made ourselves.

[@raisedonfiction]

This is my favorite movie and the 4K is pretty good. This transfer is way more consistent than the True Lies 4K.

[@Danjoker.]

It looks incredible! I got my copy this week.

[@Danjoker.]

To me, this movie is perfect blend of horror and sci-fi, combined with some incredible action sequences too. All the performances are amazing, the score is legendary, and it has probably the greatest premises for any sci-fi movie. It's amazing, and I agree with Russ, this is James Cameron best movie.

[@jameswallace756]

The Terminator, I agree with you, is the superior film. For me, it’s Cameron’s masterpiece. I love this film and dialogue in it makes T2 obsolete which that film is basically a Disney-fied cover version of its predecessor. My 13 year-old version of myself hates me for this opinion. This 4K transfer is reference quality. Love this disc.

[@Adeniyidairo]

I really liked terminator salvation. I was surprised that people didn't like it at all.

[@adammassacre4715]

8:38 The way Brian Thompson is glaring at Arnold's length whilst moving his tongue around in his mouth hahaha

[@branscombe_]

4:50, they finally edited the blade back on in the 4k release

[@SleepyTom2165]

Terminator 2 is even more violent than the first, it just has more levity, but it really wasn't toned down at all. Michael Beihn's Kyle Reese was pretty solid, he played that role perfectly with the intensity of someone that would have PTSD. Watch Dark Fate to really appreciate his performance here.

[@KirkRedgate]

I've always prefered The Terminator over T2. It's definitely a horror film, and I'll always remember the first time I watched it in the mid 90s. The 4K is awesome. I wish the steelbook was dark too. It doesn't compliment the look and tone of the film but it is what it is. Congrats on 10K subs btw, nice work.

[@LukeLovesRose]

So you prefer horror films?? Or do you just not see value in incredible action movies like T2??

[@4K_Kings]

Thanks, Kirk!

[@KirkRedgate]

@@LukeLovesRose I like many types of films, just saying I prefer The Terminator over the summer blockbuster vibes of T2. It’s not a bad film by any means.

[@branscombe_]

I got the slipcover, both were almost same price, I just wish the art inside the steel was on the outside and I would have gotten it instead

[@Coobacca]

T2 '91 not '92 👍

[@davidbergin2086]

Cameron needs to give T2 the same treatment, then he's done.

[@HisNameIsRobertPaulson77]

Michael Bien was a good leading man in Navy Seals and K2.

[@gelliaramadis522]

those movies suck as far as movies go but I do love them and Michael's performance in them.

[@mogueraguh]

What stands out to me as a detractor is in fact the love scene. No doubt it’s important but I think it could of been more tame

[@Stereostupid]

Damn I can't believe you crapped on Michael biehn like that! He's absolutely amazing in terminator

[@martynchapman9660]

The Terminator & Mr Freeze!

[@Gh0stbumbles]

Arnold's only movie where he was a villain? Batman and Robin.

[@duncandonuts5268]

Fuck no this is not a horror movie. Not every cat and mouse movie falls into that genre. I was never frightened by this movie while watching it when I was younger. Not until the end sequence. Certainly there are horror elements, but I definitely wouldn't take it that far.. Anyways.. Yeah the viewing experience was great lol I enjoy seeing the AI create a sharper image than what a traditional 4K scan ever could. Probably the version I will watch the most. Just a little disappointing that we don't also get a completely unaltered version to go with it. One with the mono track and also without the AI enhancements, teal color timing and CGI knife. Just kinda goofy that you have to go all the way back to a DVD from 97 to get all that.

[@russceasetheruss5360]

I hear you, but out of curiosity, would you say the same about Jaws? I would describe it the way you described Terminator (minus the ending being scary, but I'll give you the classic jump scare dead head popping up part in exchange).

[@mikettc7803]

I'm with Russ on this one. T1 is truly terrifying, T2 is slicker but ultimately tame in comparison. Overall I was disappointed with this transfer. It loses some of the gritty tone (the HDR highlights are overdone and make the visuals imbalanced) and the AI enhancements are too obvious at times. I popped in the blu-ray after watching and the big benefits of the 4K are superior colours and the typical resolution improvements (less banding and higher bitrate) but I still prefer the HD version.

[@erikwaters6678]

One thing i find hilarious is no other film (T2) has so many sequels that arent connected to each other at all.

[@halcyondaystunes]

Great review boys. Just like to include myself in not having watched any Terminator movies after T2 because I think they are no good. It's obviously wrong to watch them after T2 😂😂

[@4K_Kings]

Thanks for watching! And you're right, there isn't anything past T2.

[@miguelsantiago2772]

You do not ever ever diss Johnny Ringo ever................

[@cp070476]

I think The Terminator and Aliens look bang on! Razor sharp. I'm sick of buying 4k films only to be presented with an image no sharper than 1080p. It's a total scam.

[@branscombe_]

it looked absolutely beautiful I also bought T2 4K and it looks absolutely terrible T2 4k 3D in cinema back in 2018 was epic tho!

[@Arnielover]

Dont know to double dip or not watched terminator on blu ray and it's not bad copy to be honest

[@davidbent347]

Really not fair down playing Michael Biehns performance imo... As well as being a sci-fi horror its also a love story & extremely well acted... The reason you feel the horror is because you're invested in the chemistry between Biehn & Hamilton & wanting them to survive... They allow the audience to empathise with them completely... The guy has never loved in his entire life & its believable... The love scene is really poinient with the piano score reflecting the difference... How do you not acknowledge this element of the film? Lol!

[@TomGur147]

T2 is far better imo. I’ve never really loved the Terminator though. Just my preference. The ending ruins it for me, with Sarah Connor blindly reaching around for the buttons that she has no idea are actually there or what they’ll do, she suddenly decides that she knows which button and what it’ll do so confidently that she pauses before hitting it and says “you’re terminated fucker” that really didn’t fit with the movie. I just watched the 4k, it’s a good transfer. Terribly vanilla package though. Single disc in a vanilla skinny amray case…Deserves some kind of chunky box set, booklet, new extras, especially with the current state of AI.

[@Bigtymer781]

I like T2 better also, but T1 is good. The other funny thing about the ending, after the Terminator rises up out of the fire, he's still injured from getting hit by the truck and he can't walk fast. Instead of running away down the street, Sarah goes into a building where she'll be trapped inside with the Terminator. I guess it's because Reese is injured too.

[@TomGur147]

@ yeah good point. I also think the “I love you Sarah, I always have” was really corny and just didn’t feel earned or realistic to the audience. A single photo of a dead woman from the past…are you serious!!!😆

[@NoCreamedCorn]

Have you guys seen what is going on with the I Love Lucy blu-ray? Holy cow what AI did there is craaaaazzzyyy!

[@4K_Kings]

No, we hadn't heard. Is it terrible?

[@bloodydominations992]

It’s certainly the weakest of the three, but I like what they did with T3. They didn’t ignore the events of T2, it just delayed the inevitable and eventual ascent of technology taking over. I think that’s a realistic take, and in a lot of ways we are living it right now. I love the bleak ending, and this is the last solid role for Arnie before he became the Governator. It’s best to pretend the rest of the movies don’t exist. 😂

[@russceasetheruss5360]

I never saw it, but heard about the ending and thought it was ballsy.

[@bigdreams5554]

I also liked T3, found it to be the bleakest of the three. Obviously not as good as the first two but more realistic given the Internet and rise of AI.

[@LukeLovesRose]

Come on. Lets not dog on T2. Where The Terminator may the greatest B-monster movie ever made, T2 is on a completely other level. T2 is arguably the greatest action film ever made

[@kevinturner4936]

In the year 2024, the basement dwellers rose up and struck back against the war of the machines. No fate. (Bum-ba-bum-ba-bum!)

[@TheRogueMonk]

I DONT AGREE bean.. mr bean .. no bean was PERFECT BECAUSE he was NOT THE SUPER HERO he was the normal soldeir from the past i think he did amazing when he talked about the temrinator i got the feeling that he was a good soldier from the past he was not this super hero person he was perfeect if he had been more impressive in his presence i would not believe the bleakness of his situation and his words his desperate way of being was perfect with him.

[@MrEdWeirdoShow]

Terminator One nobody cares about.There's nothing wrong with it, and never will be.What we need to know is when Terminator TWO will be fixed.That's all that matters.

[@gelliaramadis522]

you lost me after you trashed Michael's acting, he is amazing. Just watch the interrogation scene, his delivery is perfectly done. nobody yells "shut up!" like he does.

[@zombiekohhi3586]

Dark Fate is actually pretty good.

[@nicodimus2222]

T1 is a better sci-fi film. T2 is a better action film.

[@lukesablade]

The same as alien and aliens.

[@williamdriver1959]

T2 is still better. T1 is close

[@mellowfellow-h8r]

*in my opinion

[@barkinstarfish]

Can’t take any review by someone who wears sunglasses indoors seriously.

[@russceasetheruss5360]

😎

[@crow1994-bl]

You guys are ignorant beyond belief.