Darker scenes tended to highlight the ever present low-level film grain, which appears to be a consequence of the film stock and processing techniques chosen rather than the transfer itself. This is a fine transfer of a visually stunning film. Four and a half stars. Sound Presented theatrically in Dolby Digital Surround EX, this soundtrack adds to the small but growing number of Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks on DVD to be encoded with a matrixed centre-surround channel. For those equipped with conventional 5.1-channel audio systems, this soundtrack still offers an excellent sonic presentation.
Dialogue is always clear and legible, if occasionally metallic sounding.
The film's overall soundstage is front-hemisphere oriented, but occasionally fully enveloping, with all channels utilised and numerous directional cues emanating from both the front and rear hemispheres. Bass content is substantial in the main front and surround channels, extending to below 30Hz. The LFE channel is used infrequently, but contains impressive bass content when active. As the LFE channel isn't used to support the film's score, its appearance is particularly dramatic. The surround channels are often silent, but extremely active when utilised, containing full-range and full volume audio pans, directional cues and ambient effects.