On Disc Two, which is a DVD, you get additional standard
definition presentations of Death Wish II, including the theatrical version, the Greek VHS version, and the TV version.
The 2.35:1 widescreen 1080p high -
definition presentation from Universal is done with the VC - 1 codec and for a decade - plus old film, the results aren't bad.
Also a product of direct digital transfer, the DVD offers its own estimation of perfection, unhindered by any imperfection but not having quite the detail of the Blu - ray's
higher definition presentation.
While that still preferred physical medium typically faces no hurdles in giving new movies and TV a permanent home, I can't help but notice as a predominantly Blu - ray viewer that the added detail and smooth playback of 1080p is missed in this standard
definition presentation.
Even comparing the new standard
definition presentation to the old one reveals considerable improvement in the visuals, with the grain that once plagued the movie virtually eradicated.
isn't a show people will use to show off their HDTVs and home theater system, the DVD treats it to a perfectly satisfying standard
definition presentation.
The standard
definition presentation is fine for DVD with an anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 widescreen aspect ratio and a lossy 5.1 mix.
Even for a standard
definition presentation, Robot & Frank isn't quite up to Sony's usually very high standards.
With a high -
definition presentation this strong, here's hoping they now take the time to do just that.