This is a very good movie that should not be overlooked. In some of the darker scenes in the castles you do see a bit of graininess in the picture, but not enough to detract from the movie. At times you can almost see the humidity in the air in the English countryside. A good picture but not great. This is a good soundtrack that fits the movie well.
Dialogue is clear and the surround speakers deliver the echoes of the castle and cathedrals well.
The music comes to life in the movie, but don't expect much work form your subwoofer in this one. This is mostly dialogue driven and the music matches it well. This is not labeled a Special Edition and it very well should be. It has the director's commentary by Shekkhar Kapur, a making of Elizabeth documentary type, a featurette, theatrical trailer and teaser, Cast and crew biographies and a photo gallery.