Personal tastes are probably going to vary on this one as it does stray somewhat from the tone of the original. My girlfriend, for example, hated it while I found it to be just about the funniest film I've seen all year. Given how far out on the fringe the original was, the new footage and dialog didn't even register a blip on my radar as being so much more outrageous that it couldn't be shown in theaters. The anamorphic widescreen transfer on this new director's cut DVD is identical to that of the original release. The image is smooth with excellent detail and impressive depth.
Colors vibrantly pop off the screen but with total stability.
Blacks are pure and solid with shadow delineation that also impresses. The very slightest of edge enhancement and some infrequent compression pixel break up can be seen, but are never intrusive. This is a really great looking picture. Some of the new footage is a bit lessor in quality, with a slightly harsher appearance that makes it stand out somewhat. These inserts however are extremely brief and by the time you notice them, they're over.