This is a fabulous release of one of my all-time favorites and there's not much I can add to what's already been said.  The only thing that puzzles me is why - with all the "Collector's" editions and "Ultimate" editions that have been released over the last few years - they have not included Spielberg's very first UFO film - "Firelight".  Made in 1964 when he was 16 years old, "Firelight" has often been cited by Spielberg as his low-budget ($500) version of Close Encounters.  Most folks have never seen it and I don't believe it's ever been available on video but it would certainly interest die-hard fans of "Close Encounters", as a glimpse into the early inspiration of a great film and the evolution of a great filmmaker.