The image has excellent detail, plus color reproduction is smooth, natural and without a trace of noise or distortion. Digital compression artifacts were slight, only noticeable in a couple of very dark sequences. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack is a blast and a half. Directional effects come at you from everywhere, including the surrounds. In fact, the surrounds are used for some of the most effective pans that I've ever heard.
Dialogue is crisp and clear, while the bass reproduction remained effective throughout.
Other soundtrack options include a matrixed Dolby Surround compatible track, plus a French language track and isolated musical score. Subtitles are available in English, French and Spanish. I have to give New Line credit for offering tender loving care to almost all of their of the DVD releases. I wish every company would do the same.