I must admit that this movie did not appeal to me when it was first released in theaters.  However, many years ago, I rented it and was captivated by the story.  Since then I've had to make do with the underwhelming DVD edition.  If you are looking for a lot of action, then this movie is probably not for you.  What it does offer is a fantastic story with a cast that gives top notch performances.  If you already own the DVD, and are not sure if this one is worth the upgrade, believe me the Blu-ray edition blows the old DVD out of the water.  The sound and picture are near perfection.  The colors on the DVD version appear washed out compared to the high def color palette.  While this movie won't give your surround system a major workout, it does provide very clear ambient surround effects.  The special features include two new short documentaries on the making of the film.  While these don't compare to some of the extras offered on other titles, they are very informative and a welcome addition to the previous version.  My one fault would be that it would have been great to have at least a good commentary track, or even a picture in picture feature.  But, because I feared that this movie would never get the treatment it so rightly deserves, I would still highly suggest you add this title to your Blu-ray collection.
I must admit that this movie did not appeal to me when it was first released in theaters. However, many years ago, I rented it and was captivated by the story. Since then I've had to make do with the underwhelming DVD edition. If you are looking for a lot of action, then this movie is probably not for you. What it does offer is a fantastic story with a cast that gives top notch performances. If you already own the DVD, and are not sure if this one is worth the upgrade, believe me the Blu-ray edition blows the old DVD out of the water. The sound and picture are near perfection. The colors on the DVD version appear washed out compared to the high def color palette. While this movie won't give your surround system a major workout, it does provide very clear ambient surround effects. The special features include two new short documentaries on the making of the film. While these don't compare to some of the extras offered on other titles, they are very informative and a welcome addition to the previous version. My one fault would be that it would have been great to have at least a good commentary track, or even a picture in picture feature. But, because I feared that this movie would never get the treatment it so rightly deserves, I would still highly suggest you add this title to your Blu-ray collection.