With almost dreamlike photography and a magnificent William Allyn score, Reed's vision plays against the material. Oliver lacks the scope of beauty in either music or photography. Oliver is spread onto two sides of the DVD, the break coming at the film's theatrical intermission. This break could not be placed more appropriately, but it still means a trip to the player to flip the disc. Contrast is often less than satisfactory on this DVD presentation of Oliver .
Details have a tendency to bloom against gray skies.
The snow scenes appear too washed out and overall the DVD feels under-saturated. Surround location is accurate and a sense of place is maintained. Dialogue and songs are easy to understand.