Fresh, just another in a series of "hood" movies, is lucky enough to receive the collector's series status from Miramax. The anamorphic transfer, a real strong point of this disc, is framed at 1.85:1, and represents the film nicely. Colors are reproduced effectively, while darker scenes show no sign of breakdown. Detail is equally outstanding and the real strength to the transfer. Unfortunately, the sound, which utilizes a Dolby Digital surround track, is weak. At times, the audio is unclear and distorted, quite possibly due to film's low budget. Also available is a French soundtrack and English closed captions. Though not quite as extensive as some other special editions, this DVD does feature some enjoyable supplements. The main point of interest is a commentary track with first-time director Boaz Yakin. He is well-spoken and very straightforward with valuable notes on all aspects of the film, from its history to the filmmaking process. Though the packaging claims to have a "behind-the-scenes featurette," it's barely that, lasting only two minutes, and not of much interest. In addition, there are seven storyboard-to-shot comparisons for a variety of different scenes, various cast auditions, and a fast-paced gag reel (which doesn't contain many gags, but is more or less a series of behind-the-scene shots) that runs five minutes.
Customer Rating
5
great back ground view
on February 5, 2011
Posted by: james500
from Washington DC
TheSound track is out of sight, can,t wait for a release on blu-ray .
What's great about it: you will injoy over & over again.
What's not so great: that it,s not on blu-ray yet.
The movie had a new story line some parts had you guessing what will happen next the stars where gheat actors and the back ground on the set of the movie was out standing.
What's great about it: The story line and the ending.