The Quality
I've seen some complaints about the the video quality of this disc, but the anamorphic widescreen transfer on Zodiac is really solid, capturing all the dirty colors of the urban '60s and delivering an image that's appropriately sharp (in other words stylistically soft) and loaded with detail. Due to a yellowish haze over much of the film (representing age?) you could never claim there's anything vivid about this DVD, but it definitely looks great, and there's not a bit of dirt or damage to be seen (which makes sense considering it was shot digitally.) The only problems noticeable is some pixilation along hard edges (the yellow cab's hood standing out quite a bit) and the obvious nature of some of the CGI effects.)

The audio keeps pace with the video, as the Dolby Digital 5.1 track succeeds at both the in-your-face moments and the subtle atmospheric elements, to the point where you will find yourself turning your head to see where the phone's ringing or ducking a bullet. The dialogue comes across crisply and the soundtrack, which goes a long way towards establishing the film's feel, is strong and clear.

The Extras
The only extras here are a couple of previews, including one for a special edition director's cut of the film due out next year. As DVD producer David Prior told the DVDTalk forums, a couple of different factors went into this being a bare bones release, but at least we know for sure a double-dip is coming.

The Bottom Line
The DVD looks and sounds wonderful, but the disc is empty, as an extensive special edition is on the way in 2008. This is a movie you really need to see if you haven't, but a purchase can wait until the traditional Fincher blow-out arrives.