Who would have expected a special edition for '80s cult film The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension? That is exactly what MGM has delivered with this DVD, and the results are exceptional. The special features for this disc are rather unique, as they present this film like Bonzai actually lived. A nice documentary, with vintage interviews from the cast, and new material with director W.D. Richter doesn't go into great detail, but is still informative and amusing. A real plus is a commentary track with Richter and writer Earl Mac Rauch. Also, on a subtitle track, information is presented as fact about the history of the characters. Knowing the movie is obviously fiction makes this track all the more entertaining. In addition, there are character profiles, information about the "jet car," a photo gallery, an alternate opening (with Jamie Lee Curtis), a tease trailer, deleted scenes, and much more. As for the picture and sound, care has been taken there also. The 2.35:1 anamorphic image is the best this film has seen since the theaters. Though not without some problems, such as moments of grain, it looks far better than would be expected for such a relatively unknown movie. The sound is also good, but not necessarily strong. The 5.1 English track is primarily centered upfront, with only limited use of the surrounds. The front right and left speakers do get some use, creating a little directional effect. Also available is a mono track in French, as well as subtitles in French and Spanish. While there is no question this isn't a film that will ever appeal to a wide audience, fans will be highly grateful that so much work went into this disc.

Now known as the film which propelled both Jim Carrey and the Farrelly brothers to superstardom, Dumb and Dumber was the first in an ever-growing line of gross-out comedies. But this lofty distinction does not keep it from getting a rather sparse treatment on DVD. Unlike the brothers' recent Me, Myself and Irene DVD, which was packed to the gills with extras, Dumb and Dumber comes up short. The picture is a widescreen anamorphic transfer and presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio (a full-screen version is on the other side). The sound is a clear Dolby Digital 5.1 and is used to good effect in certain sequences. Extras, however, are almost non-existent. There are two trailers -- one domestic and one international, a photo gallery, and the standard cast and crew bios. There's no doubt that Dumb and Dumber is well worth owning, but fans of the film craving more may want to hold out for a special edition.