Color reproduction is excellent, with the new transfer delivering better saturated hues and more consistently natural flesh tones. Contrast is very good, while blacks are dark and very realistic. Neither chroma noise or digital compression artifacts effected the image in any noticeable way. The entire soundstage is livelier and more open sounding. Directional effects take full advantage of the discrete nature of the format, including the capabilities of providing split surround channels.
Sounds pop out at the viewer from all sides and greatly enhance the visuals.
Dialogue reproduction is clean and precise, plus the track delivers rather authoritative bass, which is better than I expected from a soundtrack that predates the digital formats. The musical score by Joseph LoDuca and Danny Elfman also benefits from the re-mix, sounding more vibrant than it has in the past. The interactive menus are nicely designed and offer animation, sound and full motion video. Through the menus, one can access the scene selection feature, which is weakly implemented, as well as the DVD's supplements. The soundtrack is only 2.0 Dolby Surround.