Bringing Joe to California stirs up a lot of press coverage, which catches the attention of the poacher who killed Joe's mother. After seeing Joe on television, the poacher decides he must capture the giant gorilla and settle an old score. Older children shouldn't have a problem with it, and I'm sure there is enough action in the film to keep them more than entertained. The special effects are stunning and they held the attention of this overgrown kid. The transfer itself is sharp and highly detailed, with even dark sequences offering startling clarity.
Film grain is slightly noticeable in a handful of shot, but it is never bothersome.
Colors are rich and vivid, with the lush jungle hues never succumbing to chroma noise of distortion. Flesh tones remained natural throughout the presentation. Blacks are deep and true, plus the DVD boasts excellent contrast. Digital compression artifacts could barely be detected, thanks to competent DVD authoring. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack has an excellent mix that aggressively takes advantage of the discrete capabilities of the format.