On DVD digital compression artifacts are usually prevalent in the dark portions of the image. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack has an excellent mix that uses the discrete capabilities of the format to the max. Dialogue is crisp and focused in the center channel while sound effects are fully directional. The track has good bass reproduction and Trevor Jones' rich musical score sounds super in Dolby Digital. Other soundtrack options include a matrixed Dolby Surround compatible track and a French Dolby Digital track.
Subtitles are available in English and French.
DARK CITY has some nicely styled and animated menus that give one access to discs supplemental features. This Platinum Series DVD features two audio commentaries, one with the filmmakers, the other with film critic Roger Ebert. Both commentaries are intriguing and worth a listen. The filmmaker's commentary features director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer, cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos. The commentary has all the inside information fans will want to hear.