| Panorama presents the film in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen. Signs of heavier print damage is apparent but only on a few select occasions. This is otherwise a very strong transfer with very good detail and a natural look to it.
The Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 option choosen by me expectedly involves when it should. In this case when music kicks in, the front channels do great work. The dialogue heavy movie conveys that aspect very well through sound. A Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1, Cantonese DTS 5.1 and Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 options are also available.
Aside from a few spelling errors, the English subtitles are excellent. Traditional and simplified Chinese subtitles are also included.
There were two dvd editions simultaneously released on the market. One called Gold Edition that came packed in a Lunar New Year style envelope and 12 movie postcards along with the dvd. This reviewed edition comes in a large cardboard case holding the dvd keepcase and those same 12 movie postcards. A nice touch and thankfully the keepcase has coverart so you can fit that in itself onto your dvd shelf while displaying the bigger cardboard among your limited editions or whatever.
The extras on the disc are limited though to an unsubtitled making of (20 minutes, 34 seconds). It's good for some amusing behind the scenes footage of the adorable Daichi Harashima and cast is obviously smitten with his presence on set. Otherwise, this your standard making of with interviews, movie clips and shots from the set. Nothing too exciting, especially since it doesn't have English subtitles. Rest of the extras are trailers for Lost In Time, The Spy Dad, Hidden Track and Naked Ambition. |