Waking Ned Devine

"Twentieth Century Fox is to be applauded for its release of this impish Irish flick, as it is an impeccable transfer. The anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) image is so sharp, one is afraid to look too closely at the scenes in which the two seasoned lead actors, the late Ian Bannen and David Kelly, appear naked. The picture is very consistent and changes from the dark, shadowy night scenes to the lighter, sunny days with no difference in detail. The Dolby Surround Sound showcases the Irish melodies prevalent throughout the film in full stereo and the Irish brogue dialogue is easy enough to understand thanks to the distinct audio quality. The additional features menu (which is, as the Irish say, ""good craic"" to look at, as it showcases yet again the two lead actors' behinds) includes detailed bio-filmographies on the main players as well as writer/director Kirk Jones. Also featured is the obvious scene selection as well as the original theatrical trailer. Subtitles are available in English and Spanish. A commentary or mini-documentary would have been welcome, but this is nevertheless a delightful package."