MPEG-2 compression artifacts were seldom noticeable. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack is relatively good for a film upgraded from Dolby Surround to the discrete format. Like most action movies, RED HEAT has a mix that uses a lot of directional effects and bass for explosions, crashes and gunfire. Action fans will want to play it loud. Other soundtrack options include a matrixed Dolby Surround track as well as French and Spanish language tracks.
Subtitles are available in English, French and Spanish.