The film poses many powerful questions about the cost of fame and fortune, and also the lengths science could, and should, be allowed to go in the name of discovery, before becoming unethical, and even inhumane. Black Jack pauses on such issues as it moves toward the conclusion of its story. All in all, this is an engaging film that kept me interested from start to finish. I loved it and, for those who aren't already fans of anime, this film is one worth taking a chance on to see if you like the format. However, I would keep this one out of the hands of children, due to the realistic nature of the medical scenes and the amount of blood that's involved.
Flesh tones are very lifelike, and the color contrast and black levels come across really well.
The dialogue is mostly center channel oriented and crystal clear. Occasionally there are great moments of directionality, where voices can be heard coming from off screen. The rear surrounds are active, being utilized for anything from buzzing medical equipment and explosions, to screams, and even the score. As usual, rounding out the package is a detailed Manga DVD catalogue, as well as a Manga catalogue for merchandise and weblinks. With a great video and audio transfer, this gripping tale is worth checking out.