Blacks are a perfect inky black, plus the image provides outstanding shadow detail and very smooth contrast. Digital compression artifacts never make their presence known, thanks to first rate authoring and the use of dual layer technology to maximize the bit rate. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack boasts a terrific mix, which makes effective use of the discrete nature of the format without being overly showy. There is excellent channel separation in both the front and rear. Directional effects never draw attention to themselves, which enhances the films realistic sonic environment.
Dialogue is very clean and very well recorded, retaining the natural timbre of the actor's voices.
Bass is strong and full sounding without being overblown. Music is very well integrated into the mix. The music that has been placed under the opening and closing credits sounds remarkably good in Dolby Digital. English and French Dolby Surround soundtracks have also been encoded onto the DVD, as have English subtitles. The interactive menus contain animation and sound and are very nicely designed.