The picture quality is perfect, with no visible artifacts or compression data. Transferred from the computer, there are no source artifacts. The best possible presentation of a wonderful film. The 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack is just as animated as the film, with superior sound reproduction. All of the sound fields spring to life, pumping out vivid streams of data.
Rear speakers are in constant use, while the dialogue mix is strong.
Middle and high ends are clean. There's also fascinating information on the stop- motion process that brings the characters to life. Interviews with the talent flesh out the featurette, which runs around 20 minutes. Hit the button to see one of two moments from the film featuring chickens running amok. Easter Egg hunt that provide valuable insight into the making of the film.