The colors also vary, vibrant and alive in some scenes, muted and drab in others. Some of the blacks also begin to fade, making the scene look unattractive. As the booming basses of John Addison's majestic score rattle the room, you know the Dolby Digital Stereo Surround track is going to get the job done. The booming basses get a workout thanks to the frequent explosions, while the trebles tingle with clarity. The dialogue mix is hit and miss, but I highly doubt that it's a transfer issue.
Some scenes just play softer than others.
The surround mix is alive with ambient noise, putting you right in the middle of the action. The RSDL disc is already packed with a 3- hour movie and the original theatrical trailer. Unless MGM had made it a flipper, there's no room for much more. That's okay considering the circumstances. The DVD does come with an eight-page booklet featuring fascinating facts about the stars and the making of the movie.