The visual rhythms are complimented beautifully by Rza's striking score. The image is consistently sharp. You can peer into the characters' eyes and get a sense of what they are thinking. Black are lustrous with shadow detail revealing every crease in a sports jacket or a sudden movement in the night. There is some slight edge enhancement noticeable on high peak day transitions.
Color is stable, with no bleeding from one to another.
Ambient surround information is distinct, even the night breeze makes itself know in the surrounds. Included with on the DVD is a half hour special produced for television featuring interviews with Jarmusch, star Whitaker, and composer Rza. Let's not mince words here. L.A. Confidential was unquestionably the best picture of 1997, hands down. Curtis Hanson's modern film noir boldly stands up to repeated viewing.