Digital compression artifacts are completely hidden by first rate dual layer authoring. For sure, this is no action movie, but this is the caliber of sound mixing what other comedies should be striving for. The forward soundstage has a pronounced presence, with very good channel separation and distinct sound effect placement. Activity in the rear channels isn't constant, but most of the time the surrounds hold their own by providing ambient sound and musical fill. When the rear channels do come to life, they do so in a forceful way that pulls the viewer into the moment.
Dialogue sounds completely natural and is always fully intelligible.
The bass channel sits on the sideline most of the time, but it effectively kicks in when required. Music is very nicely integrated into this sound mix and maintains a full, rich quality for both Alan Silvestri's score and the film's excellent selection of popular music. English and French Dolby Surround soundtracks are also encoded onto the DVD, as are English subtitles. Full motion video, animation and sound enhance the DVD's charming interactive menus. Through the menus, one has access to the standard scene selection and set up features, as well as a few supplements.