As already reported throughout the web, this is the same feature presentation that can be found in the The Lina Wertmuller Collection (Summer Night / The Nymph / Swept Away / Seven Beauties / Ferdinando and Carolina). It is still in the original aspect ratio of 1.66 and still NOT 16X9 enhanced. We have noted previously that a few DVD production houses won't anamorphize 1.66 features because they feel the black borders on the side of most systems will be confusing to the viewer. Regardless of that silliness - this image doesn't look too bad at all. It's progressive, colors are well balanced and it has some detail to it. Black levels are acceptable and the transfer is generally very bright. The optional subtitles are an ugly yellow font and there excessive audio options (3 original language and 3 English DUBs!). I noted a few instances of out-of-sync audio which seems common with many Italian films of this era (or before).

The long interview with Wertmüller on the 2nd disc covers quite a lot - as much as anyone might wish to know of her career and some of her personal life. It was interesting to view. She has a very charming side to her.

The package has had some effort put into it, but it is not at Criterion level. As opposed to the 1:17 interview I'd have preferred a commentary, but perhaps I'm looking a gift-horse in the mouth. The film is certainly worthy of masterpiece status - a harrowing extravaganza - and almost universally regarded as Wertmüller's best. For that reason alone it should be viewed. We consider this a very worthy addition to any DVD collection.

Gary W. Tooze