Additionally, shadow detail is strong and contrast is relatively smooth. Digital compression artifacts are held in check by smart authoring, which includes the use of dual layer technology. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack features a somewhat reserved mix, which is what you would expect from a dialogue driven film. There are few opportunities for directional effects, but they do crop up on occasion and are effectively reproduced. The actor s voices are cleanly rendered and always remain intelligible.
Music is a strong component of the mix and is well integrated into the film s sonic environment.
Bass is never overwhelming, although when required, it is rather solid. An English Dolby Surround soundtrack is also encoded onto the DVD, as are English subtitles. The interactive menus are basic, providing access to the standard set up and scene selection features, as well as the DVD s supplements. Director Kimberly Peirce provides a running audio commentary that is filled with information concerning the production of the movie and how she adapted the real life events in such a way that they could be turned into a viable motion picture. Also include is a short production featurette, a theatrical trailer, a theatrical teaser and TV spots.