The special effects are stunning and they held the attention of this overgrown kid. The transfer itself is sharp and highly detailed, with even dark sequences offering startling clarity. Film grain is slightly noticeable in a handful of shot, but it is never bothersome. Colors are rich and vivid, with the lush jungle hues never succumbing to chroma noise of distortion. Flesh tones remained natural throughout the presentation.
Blacks are deep and true, plus the DVD boasts excellent contrast.
Digital compression artifacts could barely be detected, thanks to competent DVD authoring. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack has an excellent mix that aggressively takes advantage of the discrete capabilities of the format. Sound effects jump out from every direction, plus the soundtrack has a very wide soundstage that encompasses the surround channels to create a complete sonic environment. Bass reproduction is very strong, while the dialogue sounds completely natural. The interactive menus are of the basic variety, but they provide the standard scene selection feature and access to a theatrical trailer, plus a neat little production featurette.