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Today on Blu-ray - December 1st
Posted December 1, 2009 11:16 AM by Josh Dreuth
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Over the past 25 years, the Terminator series has proven to be one of the most successful science fiction franchises of all time. Comprising of four films, a television series, video games, comic books, and even theme park rides, the Terminator has become an identifiable part of the American culture. The fourth film installment 'Terminator Salvation' is out on Blu-ray today.
For the Blu-ray review of 'Terminator Salvation', staff reviewer Martin Liebman commented, "Terminator Salvation is not only a loud, action-packed, and special effects-heavy summer extravaganza, but also a pitch-perfect extension to the series while also offering a somewhat meaningful look at what it means to be human and man's superiority to machine." He continues, "Warner Brothers' Blu-ray release of Terminator Salvation delivers a stunning 1080p transfer and a deafening reference-quality soundtrack that's among the very best Blu-ray has to offer."
Two of Guy Ritchie's earlier works are being released today on Blu-ray in anticipation of the theatrical release of 'Sherlock Holmes' later this month. Both 'Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch' are extremely fun to watch, but my pick of the two has to be the more abbreviated - and potentially suggestive - titled film. 'Snatch' uses a now familiar formula of intertwining stories that joins seemingly unrelated individuals into a single, highly entertaining story. Those who have seen the film know it to be one of the best films released in 2000; those who haven't are hereby advised to give it a rent - you won't be disappointed.
For this Blu-ray release - which has been rumored for years - Sony doesn't pull any punches. Despite the muted colors present throughout the film, video is solid and very true to the theatrical presentation. Understanding the Mickey O'Neil character (played masterfully by Brad Pitt) has always been challenging thanks to an authentic thick accent. For as many times as I've seen the film, I found it easier to understand what he was saying with the increased clarity of the DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. This is a very solid catalog Blu-ray release
Likely on the gift lists of many children this holiday season will be the Blu-ray release of 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian', which is being released today. Ben Stiller returns as security guard Larry Daley to rescue his friends who have been mistakenly shipped to the Smithsonian museum. The Blu-ray release also includes and DVD and digital copy of the film for watching on the go.
Also being released today, though not for the first time, are a few retail exclusive Blu-ray titles that Warner is now offering for wide release. These include the much sought after 'The Wizard of Oz: Three Disc Emerald Edition' and 'Gremlins', which were previously only available at Target, and the previous Best Buy exclusive Blu-ray release of 'The Green Mile'. Criterion adds two releases today to their every growing Blu-ray catalog: 'The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter' and 'A Christmas Tale'.
For a complete listing of all the Blu-ray titles released today, click here.
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Source: Blu-ray.com |
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DCG007
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Dec 01, 2009
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Terminator for sure... Blind buy! |
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MADNOD
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Dec 01, 2009
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i've pr-ordered this long time ago, and it's on its way now. |
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NoQuestion
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Dec 01, 2009
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Terminator, Night at the Museum, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch for me. |
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mytran80
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Dec 01, 2009
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got mine today ,can't wait to watch it , i saw part 1 and 2 ,it was the bomb , part 3 didnt have that edge that i was expecting....terminator definitely part of american culture ,god bless terminator |
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rmainhammer
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Dec 01, 2009
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As soon as they reach my price point, I'm picking up Guy Richie's classic first films. |
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BLURAYSONYES
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Dec 01, 2009
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Terminator...Target...$19.99...$5 Target coupon...=$14.99....nice! |
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Chaotic
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Dec 01, 2009
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Just picked up Terminator Salvation |
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Jokerman
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Dec 01, 2009
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Really looking forward to Battle of the Smithsonian this afternoon! |
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KingBing
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Dec 01, 2009
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Terminator should be waiting for me at home! |
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DrrnHarr
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Dec 01, 2009
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"Terminator Salvation", "'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" and "Mask of Zorro" all listed by UPS as delivered.
I certainly am making the most of my free month trial of Amazon Prime  |
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oguh
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Dec 01, 2009
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dammmm i wanna go to target 19.99 thsts a good price and -5.00 cooooooooool. |
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Brad1963
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Dec 01, 2009
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picked up 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' on my way to work today. |
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StoogeFan1118
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Dec 01, 2009
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Got Terminator Salvation, Night at the Museum 2, and all my black friday blus from amazon just a few minutes ago Cant wait to start watching them. |
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Rainman208
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Dec 01, 2009
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Snatch and the "good" Zorro movie for me. I'm giving Terminator a rent first. |
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TheFatalPhenom
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Dec 01, 2009
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When I went to Best buy, they price matched their website for Terminator for 15.99 |
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BLURAYSONYES
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Dec 01, 2009
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I picked up both Night Museum and Terminator. Both using the $5 off for each. I got the 2nd last copy of Terminator BD at my local Target at 2:30pm! |
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soul embrace
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Dec 01, 2009
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got 2 copies of Terminator Salvation (one for me one as a Christmas gift) and Night Museum (also a Christmas Gift) today from amazon. |
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nazdar
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Dec 01, 2009
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Quick and the Dead Snatch Terminator Salvation Phone Booth |
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ogscorpion
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Dec 01, 2009
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I pre-ordered both Terminator Salvation and Night At The Museum Battle Of The Smithsonians this past Sunday at Amazon.com and it is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow at work. |
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