Roxanne [P&S]

"A smart, modern interpretation of +Cyrano de Bergerac, Roxanne doesn't receive the best of DVD treatments, but the quality of the film should please anyone. Presented in both a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen version and a full-frame version, the ""scope"" widescreen version of the film is a revelation after years of viewing the film on cable and video. The transfer is good, and the restoration of almost half the image after pan-and-scan adds a great deal to the film. The Dolby soundtrack is fine. The trailer captures the charm and comedy of the movie. While a commentary with director Fred Schepisi was probably unlikely from the start, it would have been fun to hear writer/star Steve Martin discussing his ideas on adapting the source material for a modern romantic comedy. A ""making of"" featurette might have been useful as well. While Roxanne doesn't have everything required to make a DVD great, it remains a worthwhile rental."