This would have been an obvious film on which to use DVD's 16x9 feature, with its big action, and fast-paced visuals. The print used for the transfer is a tiny bit grainy, but it's otherwise excellent. Look at the shimmering on Sizemore's forehead in chapter 5 - that's edge enhancement at its finest. A proper high-def transfer would have greatly improved the look of the DVDs in both cases. What we get instead is a picture that looks crispy, but not quite sharp.
Contrast is excellent, and the colors are very solid, if somewhat subdued.
All in all, it's very good, but could have been so much better. The Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound mix is excellent, with lots of nifty panning, rear channel effects, and deep, throbbing bass. The mix is thunderous, with well placed dialogue, and pulse-pounding, if uninspired, music. All in all, this is an great audio experience, that really draws you into the movie - it's almost as nifty as the sound on the DVD version of The Rock . And it gives your sound system a definite workout.