Predator

[Demiurge]

Did anyone buy the re-release of this? How good is the DTS track? For $15.99 at Wal-Mart it may be worth a purchase

[kberg]

I didn't purchase the new release, but I'm betting the print and sound are the same transfers from the originals when they were released in DD and DTS indepenently. I bought the DD version first, then the DTS, and the DTS version is MUCH better, IMO.

[Demiurge]

Worth the purchase or not?

[amulford]

I'm getting it. I LOVE that movie, one of my ALL TIME favs (I'm gonna have me some fun, I'm gonna have me some fun, I'm gonna have me some fun, I'm gonna have me some fun....):D

[dorokusai]

Worthy.

[MSkeezer]

Stick around!

[kberg]

Just saw this at Walmart and it seems like a good buy with all of the extra features, both DD and DTS, as well as a free movie ticket to AVP. For those that have already bought it, are there any restrictions on the free movie ticket?

[Airplay355]

the movie ticket is a cash check for the movie theater. its for the price of 1 adult to see the movie. the movie theater guy just has to fill it out and then i guess the movie place takes it to the bank or whatever. it says its to be treated like a regular check.

[amulford]

I went and got it. Just got done watching it. DTS is WAY better. Man I LOVE that movie!!!

Really liked all the special features, too. Watched that whole disc first.

[Demiurge]

I did just pick it up yesterday, but I haven't watched it yet.

I was reading the AVP ticket and it's even accepted where passes are 'suspended'. Pretty cool. :cool:

[Ron-P]

I bought this today (the 2-disk set). As one of the best sci-fi actions movies ever it was worth the double-dip.

Hope I can get to watch it soon. Too many unwatched dvds are starting to line up.

[Whadyasay]

I got the earlier DTS version a while back. I find the print to be grainy and the sound to be very inconsistent. It's incredibly bright and aggressive at times (music and "Predator-Vision" sequences), yet at other times it seems rather constricted. Hopefully there will be a review of the new release somewhere soon so I can pre-judge whether it's worth getting.

[gregure]

The new Predator re-issue was actually the first movie I watched when I finally setup my complete system w/ my B&K and SVS PB 10.
I found the sound to be awesome. Not in any way inconsistent or too bright.
Lots of cool jungle sounds in the surrounds.
The PQ is a little more variable. Some of the darker scenes and wide shots are very grainy, while other scenes look great. Flesh tones are particularly good, but overall it's not a bad transfer.
Really is one of the best sci-fi/action/horror/kickass films of all time.
Really enjoyed that part at the end of the documentary where they were asking everyone to say the ugly m-f-er line but John McTiernan refused to say it.

[Toxis]

I bought this and Predator 2 SE last week. haven't got around to watching either yet but will soon.

[dorokusai]

Grainy? Who cares, it's a must have for the collection. Not everything is perfect in the world.

[George Grand]

One of the few recent movies I have purchased on DVD. A litle hokey, but a good watch nonetheless.

I like to think that with very little effort expended, I myself can be the perfect asshole. Some days are better than others for me.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)