![]()

![]()

directed
by Neil Jordan
U.K. 1986
Writer-director Neil Jordan’s breakthrough film is a brilliant, noir-infused love story. Bob Hoskins (who snagged an Oscar nomination for his performance) plays George, a small-time loser employed as a chauffeur to an enigmatic, high-class call girl. His fascination with her leads him on a dangerous quest through the sordid underbelly of London, where love is a weakness to be exploited and betrayed.
Posters (Click
to enlarge)
Reviews More Reviews DVD Reviews
DVD Comparison:
Criterion - Region 1 - NTSC vs. Anchor Bay - Region 1-6 - PAL
Big thanks to Ole of DVDBasen for the R2 - PAL Screen Caps!
(Criterion R1 - NTSC Left vs. Anchor Bay R 1-6 - PAL -Right)
| DVD Box Covers |
|
|
| Distribution |
Warner Studios Region 1 - NTSC |
Warner Studios
Region 2/4 - PAL |
| Runtime | 1:43:48 | 1:39:30 (4% PAL speedup) |
| Video |
173:1
Original Aspect Ratio |
1:75:1
Original Aspect Ratio 16X9 |
|
NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes |
||
| Bitrate:
Criterion R1
|
|
|
| Bitrate:
Anchor Bay - PAL |
|
|
| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) |
English 2.0 and remastered 5.1 |
| Subtitles | English, None | English (white), none |
| Features |
Release Information: Studio: Home Vision Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: June 13, 1986 Production Company: Criterion Aspect Ratio: Discographic Information: Edition Details: DVD
Release Date: March 12, 2001 Chapters 25 |
Mona Lisa Anchor Bay (UK) - Region 1/2/3/4/5/6 Ratio: 1.75:1 (Anamorphic) Discographic Information: DVD
Release Date: February 2002 Chapters 24 |
| Comments: |
The Anchor Bay has been
horizontally squished down making Mr. Hoskins look even fatter and
shorter in my opinion. As well the Anchor Bay edition is loaded with very obvious edge
enhancement and contrast boosting. Yuchhh. This is very bad. The
Criterion may not be anamorphic but the picture is clearer and adhering
to its original ratio. The Criterion color is more true in my opinion. The commentary appears to be the same with the
Anchor Bay adding a few more features including bumping the sound to
5.1. The Criterion appears to be film
sourced and shows some good film grain. This is a no-brainer. Criterion
all the way excepting true fans may want the extra features of the
Anchor Bay, but that shouldn't mean having the image quality suffer so
much.
|
DVD Menus
(Criterion R 1 Left vs.
Anchor Bay R 1-6 -Right)
|
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Screen Captures
(Criterion R1 - NTSC TOP vs. Anchor Bay R 1-6 - PAL -BOTTOM)
![]() |
![]() |
(Criterion R 1 - NTSC TOP vs. Anchor Bay R 1-6 - PAL -BOTTOM)
|
|
![]() |
(Criterion R 1
- NTSC TOP vs. Anchor Bay R 1-6 - PAL -BOTTOM)
|
|
![]() |
(Criterion R 1
- NTSC TOP vs. Anchor Bay R 1-6 - PAL -BOTTOM)
|
|
![]() |
(Criterion R 1 - NTSC TOP vs. Anchor Bay R 1-6 - PAL -BOTTOM)
|
|
![]() |
Report Card:
|
Image: |
Criterion |
|
Sound: |
Anchor Bay |
| Extras: | Anchor Bay |
| Menu: | Anchor Bay |
| DVD Box Covers |
|
|
| Distribution |
Warner Studios Region 1 - NTSC |
Warner Studios
Region 2/4 - PAL |
![]()

![]()
DONATIONS Keep DVDBeaver alive and advertisement free:
Mail cheques, money orders, cash to: or CLICK PayPal logo to donate!
|
Gary Tooze 1775 Rowntree Court Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4V3 CANADA |
|