However certain darker sequences, which were shot on location with less controlled lighting, are a bit soft. The dream sequences, which are intentionally dark, actually look very good because they were shot in the controlled environment of a soundstage. Color reproduction has a natural level of saturation and realistic looking flesh tones. Digital compression artifacts are well managed on both sides of the disc and never become bothersome. The Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack decodes to standard surround, but since this is a television mix, it isn t too involving.
Dialogue is clean and intelligible and the music is well recorded.
The interactive menus have a bit of animation and sound, as well as providing access to the standard set up features. Options allow one to chose which part of the miniseries they wish to view, plus chapter selection within each part. Supplements are also accessible through the menu system. There is an audio commentary with Stephen King, Mick Garris, Rob Lowe, Ruby Dee, Miguel Ferrer, Jamey Sheridan and editor Patrick McMahon. Since this is a 6-hour production, the commentary isn t always continuous.