After all, this is the man behind deranged masterpieces like Blue Velvet , Wild at Heart and television's Twin Peaks . But if you look closer and really think about it, it's not such a strange choice. Lynch and his lens man Freddie Francis give us long, steady shots of the real life towns and prairies that Alvin traveled through on his way to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin. It's a beautiful trip, and they film it with tedious care to make sure the viewer appreciates every mile of Alvin's journey. This is a good-looking picture, that accurately reflects the theatrical image.
Colors are bright, solid and artifact-free.
As can be expected from a new film, there is no print-related damage to the picture, like hairline scratches or dust residue. Disc-wise, there are a few instances where the video doesn't quite look up to par. Some of the shots of the night sky don't represent blacks as accurately or densely as they should be. It's as if the blacks couldn't quite hold their density and we get a curious flickering. This aside, the picture is definitely one you'll be able to enjoy.