Wyatt Earp [2 Discs] [Special Edition]

"Don't be confused thinking this two-DVD set is a special edition, even though it's labeled as such. Far from it. Considering that the supplements consist of a brief new featurette on the making of the film, a slightly longer television special hosted by Tom Skerritt (which is also on the making of this film and its relationship to other film ""epics""), plus ten deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer, you can clearly see that little was done by Warner to make this set beyond ordinary. Interviews from the main cast and crew members on the featurettes show a love of the genre and working together, so a commentary would be expected at the very least, but sadly isn't included. On a positive note, though, the picture and sound make up for any other deficient elements. This 190-minute film is broken over the two discs, with the above extra features on the second DVD. The 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer is impeccable in every way. Wide panoramic vistas are perfectly captured and translated to the digital format. Colors are rich, while blacks are solid and very dense. It's a beauty to watch. The 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack is equally as good. Surrounds are used sparingly, but to superb effect. Environmental sound effects create a complete auditory field, while the dialogue is clear and free of distortion. While the sound and picture are well above average, if you are looking for more, don't expect to find much depth with this release, which is really too bad."