Year of the Dragon

"Michael Cimino's Year of the Dragon finally makes its way to DVD in this fine edition from Warner Brothers Home Entertainment. Highlighted by a commentary track from the reclusive director, the disc also boasts a new remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack along with the original theatrical trailer. Presented with an anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen picture, the film's grain has been kept intact, though seasoned home theater critics might fault the disc with some shimmering issues in the otherwise acceptable picture transfer. Cimino's commentary is a treat as he pours through stories of dancing in Chinatown clubs with co-writer Oliver Stone to being wined and dined by actual members of the Triad gangs. Through it all, the director presents an informative take on the production and of himself, delving into his particular style of filmmaking that unfortunately was taken through the ringer after the debacle of Heaven's Gate. Though it's not packed full of extras with some kind of splashy holographic cover, this release of Year of the Dragon is still a quality DVD that's worth picking up."