I have to credit Christian Bale and Emily Watson with making real people out of these characters. I don't know quite what to say about Universal's DVD release of Metroland . First off, it's a full-frame transfer. No digital artifacts were apparent, but the source material is grainy, I believe intentionally in the flashback sequences. Audio is presented in Dolby Surround.
Dialogue is clear and natural.
Metroland 's soundtrack features a range of music, from punk to jazz, and the rear channel is used extensively to expand the music's soundstage. The only extra is a theatrical trailer. I can't imagine why Universal would give short shrift to such an excellent movie. There's no reason for a full-frame transfer, or for a lack of extras. This movie would have benefited from a commentary track at the very least.