Rumble Fish [Special Edition]

"Francis Ford Coppola's underrated Rumble Fish finally gets its due in the digital medium thanks to this special edition from Universal. The film has received a sharp new transfer that draws out the complex levels of detail in Stephen H. Burum's stunning black-and-white cinematography. Dolby 2.0 and 5.1 stereo options are included in the audio area: both sound great, with the new 5.1 remix really punching up Stewart Copeland's percussion-heavy score. The extras start with a thoughtful commentary track from Coppola that covers everything from aesthetic choices to nuts-and-bolts production details. Several deleted scenes are also included, which come from a poor video source, but fans will be interested to see how they offer more screen time to Vincent Spano's character. Next up are two featurettes: ""On Location"" covers the Tulsa shoot and ""The Percussion-Based Score"" delves into the inspirations behind the film's unique soundtrack. Both are short but pack in plenty of interesting comments from new and old interviews. Finally, there is a trailer and a stylish music video for the film's theme song, ""Don't Box Me In."" All in all, the sharp transfer and tidy package of extras make this worthwhile for Coppola fans and anyone interested in the overlooked films of the '80s."