DVD Infernal Affairs
Megastar

image

Excellent job by Megastar. A sharp, clean 16/9, with vivid colors. The only noticable problem can be some average compression in the backgrounds. But you need to watch it on a king-size screen to find it annoying.

sound

The DTS track isn't as impressive as on big actioners of course, but still it's very efficient. Sound effects are particularly precise, and using all the channels. However, two problems could have been avoided. Voices are a little bit too low from time to time, and atmospheres could have been richer.

subtitles

Nice job, even if it's too fast from time to time.

special features

The commentary on the first DVD isn't subtitled, so let's have a look at the second DVD. First, there is quantity. It's much better than on the Touch's DVD whose second DVD was almost empty. However, the content is not so interesting, with a making-of without english subtitles. Then you have the usual trailers, pics, bios, to see once. Better than on 99% of HK DVDs as a conclusion, but still not very interesting compared to US or european special editions. But the price is not the same..

The alternative ending is not really a special feature, as you choose your ending when you launch the movie. It allows you to see it integrated inside the movie.