Perhaps the real standout problem here is with brightness and contrast levels that together yield a slightly murky, darker image. This was a problem with the film's earlier release on DVD as well. As you would guess, this negative quality also takes away from color fidelity during the feature. We're not talking major disaster here, and in no way should this stop one from purchasing the disc. We noted only small amounts of grain in the shadows of a handful of darker scenes.
Flesh tones look good in all lighting keys.
The elements used by MGM to strike their digital master were fairly clean, but you ll note small white and black pock marks here and there during the feature. This is not necessarily a bad thing. The forward stage is a bit narrow and shallow, but it s by no means flat and unremarkable. Panning effects and sound effects placement are fairly smooth and accurately place. The surrounds provide lower signal, ambient tones during the presentation, but one never feels enveloped by the track.