听 Ralph Fiennes returns to London's east end to relive the horrors of his childhood in David Cronenberg's latest chiller. Sadly the opportunity of, for once, giving us a decent Cronenberg DVD release has again been squandered with this average disc.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Picture Bleached colours make up a bleak picture transfer that's sharp and intense with detail.
Sound The 2.0 surround mix is quite effective in adding to the claustrophobic nature of the movie.
Special Features
Cast and Crew Interviews In this section, you'll find interviews with David Cronenberg, Ralph Fiennes, Gabriel Byrne, Miranda Richardson, Lynn Redgrave, producer Catherine Bailey, and scriptwriter Patrick McGrath.
While the list might look impressive, the chats with these stars last no more than a few minutes at most, with a focus on plot and character that is of little interest. Cronenberg does talk a little about working on the shoot, the themes he's trying to explore, and about adapting the original book to screen. Otherwise you're better off reading our interviews.
Additional Extra Features Trailers and TV spots.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Chapters: 20
Ratio: 1.85:1 (anamorphic)
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English
Captions: English
Menus: Static and sielnt
Special Features Subtitles None of the special features come with subtitles.
This DVD was reviewed on a JVC XV-N5 DVD player.
