The Fox transfer looks very true - extremely dark at times and no visible signs of digital manipulation. It is progressive and anamorphic in the original 2.35:1 ratio. There are no visible damage marks and the film's gritty appearance is very intentional. It offers well-rendered subtitles in English, French or Spanish and a Spanish DUB additional to the original English mono and stereo tracks supplied. 

Rydell gives us a good commentary and details the lack of cooperation that the US Defense department gave and the methods that they utilized to circumvent it to procure naval equipment (like the ship in the first scene). His recollections of the film after, what he claims is, 25 years are quite good and he occasionally narrates but gives valuable details that only a director/producer could supply. He talks with genuine affection for the cast and crew. There is an un-restored vintage 10 minute featurette with Rydell on the locational shooting. An unusual addition is the optional isolated score and FX tracks which is kind of nice as some of the film's music is quite beautiful and touching. There are also photo galleries, a 50 second TV spot and a trailer. 

I realize that critical reaction to this film was rather indifferent and I suppose you can't control the things that move you emotionally, but for me this film hit hard 30-odd years ago when I saw it as a boy... and hits hard today. Perhaps director Rydell just knows how to put a lump in my throat as I am also such a huge fan of his film 'The Cowboys'. Anyway, be aware that I recommend the film but many do not. The DVD is stacked and a great deal as far as I am concerned. 

Gary W. Tooze