The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

"The familiar theme for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly springs nicely from this mono transfer, but technological limitations keep everything very centralized. The sounds are basically clear and the dialogue is understandable, but this track lacks the complexity of two- and five-channel presentations. This DVD utilizes an adequate 2.35:1 widescreen transfer that includes some defects brought by age. Dirt and grain also appears intermittently, but they never detract too much from the overall experience. The most significant bonus with this release is the inclusion of seven deleted scenes that were removed from the original 1966 Italian release when it appeared overseas. They cover approximately 16 minutes and use a strong widescreen transfer. The additional extras include the original theatrical trailer and some production notes. The preview appears in a mediocre 2.35:1 widescreen transfer and includes some basic narration. The notes offer a page of minor behind-the-scenes details and two screens concerning spaghetti Westerns and Sergio Leone's trilogy. It's also impressive to note the 64 chapter cues, which give very specific access to the film."