The success of Mark Waters' remake of Freaky Friday certainly helped the decision to release this fine DVD of the original. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and will be a treat for anyone who has only seen this movie on television. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. A French soundtrack is available as well. Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a featurette hosted by Jodie Foster in which she reminisces about the making of the film, and a memory game. Disney has also made a two-pack featuring both versions of the film available for purchase.
Customer Rating
5
Timeless!
on November 3, 2008
Posted by: CheyTown
The headline should say it all. This is about as good as it gets when it comes to Disney's live action films. Yes parts and the story may seem sappy but its still a good laugh. Barbara Harris is a delight as Ellen, doing everything from playing baseball to hanggliding. It also lets you see a young Jodie Foster (soon after her Taxi Driver success) in a self-professed awckward period as Annabel in the opposites shoes. Great co-stars (John Astin, Ruth Buzzi, and Kaye Ballard) complement this film. While the story seems outdated (in comparison to the 03 Lohan/Lee Curtis remake), its still charming. Jodie offers a wonderful look back at her days as a Disney "kid" and offers her perspective. See it once...just to see what inspired the 03 hit remake.