Perhaps a strange title for DVDBeaver to review, but even though I didn't like the film in the theatre I thought I would give it another chance - I always find John Cleese and Madeline Kahn amusing.

This DVD has few, if any, redeeming features. As far as any standards for major studio DVD production go - MGM have established new lows. Here, in 2006, they have released Yellowbeard, a standard production film from 1985, onto DVD without a progressive transfer (see sample below). It is hard to believe.

The anamorphic image is hazy, dark, and the colors are no where near as vibrant as they should be. There are no extra features. There is one menu screen (yes one). It is region-coded to sell outside of North America as well, but I suppose profits from that were not financially viable enough to create, at least, a second menu screen for chapter stops. Pitiful.

The image is unwatchable on most HTPC systems but regardless its weaknesses are clearly evident even on tubes (CRT) - supported by the very low bitrate. At its economical price we still advise individuals to avoid this title - the film is nothing special indeed, but it deserved better treatment than this. Definitely NOT recommended!

Gary W. Tooze