There's nothing I can say about this film that hasn't been said already so instead I'll concentrate on the features of the DVD.
One of the most talked about features is the commentary by director Sam Mendes and screenplayer Alan Ball offering some fascinating insights into the film. My one criticism of it would be that Mendes barely lets Ball get a word in, a shame as Ball seems very interesting.
There's also a featurette with a few interviews and behind the scenes stuff, which is all fairly light-hearted .
The storyboard presentation compares some original storyboards and the final shots, commentated on by Mendes and the cinematographer, Conrad L. Hall and focuses on some of the more technical aspects, particularly lighting.
The final feature is 2 trailers, each quite different and showing the film in an alternative way.
While admittedly they could have done more with the DVD it offers some great features and is a must for anyone who loved the film.
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