James Stewart is wonderful as George Bailey as he runs the gamut of emotions from joy to despair and desperation. Donna Reed is perfectly cast as Mary, George's eventual wife. She's smart, sexy, and strong - just what George needs to make life in the straightjacket of Bedford Falls bearable. The supporting cast is equally outstanding. The fullscreen DVD has been lovingly remastered to the Lucasfilm THX standard, and it really shows.
Images are crisp and sharp.
The audio is Dolby Digital 2.0, which sends the sound to the main stereo speakers. Strangely, though, the documentaries on side B have Dolby Digital mono audio. Those documentaries are pretty good. The second feature is hosted by Frank Capra Junior. It's a tad shy of fifteen minutes in length and, while it covers much of the same ground, it's also worth watching.