Most of the outlandish silliness of a few other Bond issues is mercifully absent, replaced by a greater emphasis on believable thrills.
Video:
MGM's picture quality is excellent. The widescreen aspect ratio is 2.21:1, almost its theatrical Panavision release size, with colors vibrant and generally well separated from one another. Grain is at a minimum; shimmering or jittery lines are few; and most other digital artifacts are absent.
Audio:
The original two-channel stereo has been remixed and is presented to good effect in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, if not sounding quite as spectacular as the newer Brosnan features, at least coming close. Front stereo spread is especially wide, with musical ambiance reinforcement used throughout the rear.
Extras:
Now let's talk about the bonus items on this Special Edition, all of them accessed through a colorful, animated menu. Like others in the line, "For Your Eyes Only" contains two, separate, full-feature audio commentaries, one by the director, Glen, and a second by executive producer Michael G. Wilson and members of the crew.
There is the usual entertaining documentary, this one titled "Inside For Your Eyes Only," narrated by Patrick Macnee. There is a "For Your Eyes Only" music video by Sheena Easton; incidentally, the only singer ever to appear on screen singing a Bond theme song. Then there are abundant behind-the-scenes stills, storyboard sequences, the famous MGM informational booklet, four trailers and radio ads, and a remarkable fifty-six chapter stops. However, unlike the DVD of "Live and Let Die," there is no commercial for the British Milk Board. Presumably, this particular dairy product had previously been stirred, not shaken, and Bond wouldn't go for it a second time.
Parting Thoughts:
"For Your Eyes Only" is one of the more credible ventures in the series, if the plausibility factor counts for anything. Most of the outlandish silliness of a few other Bond issues is mercifully absent, replaced by a greater emphasis on believable thrills. The result is highly satisfactory.
The movie may be purchased separately or in a box set with "From Russia With Love," "You Only Live Twice," "Diamonds Are Forever," "Moonraker," "The Living Daylights," and "The World Is Not Enough."
MGM's picture quality is excellent. The widescreen aspect ratio is 2.21:1, almost its theatrical Panavision release size, with colors vibrant and generally well separated from one another. Grain is at a minimum; shimmering or jittery lines are few; and most other digital artifacts are absent.
Audio:
The original two-channel stereo has been remixed and is presented to good effect in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, if not sounding quite as spectacular as the newer Brosnan features, at least coming close. Front stereo spread is especially wide, with musical ambiance reinforcement used throughout the rear.
Extras:
Now let's talk about the bonus items on this Special Edition, all of them accessed through a colorful, animated menu. Like others in the line, "For Your Eyes Only" contains two, separate, full-feature audio commentaries, one by the director, Glen, and a second by executive producer Michael G. Wilson and members of the crew.
There is the usual entertaining documentary, this one titled "Inside For Your Eyes Only," narrated by Patrick Macnee. There is a "For Your Eyes Only" music video by Sheena Easton; incidentally, the only singer ever to appear on screen singing a Bond theme song. Then there are abundant behind-the-scenes stills, storyboard sequences, the famous MGM informational booklet, four trailers and radio ads, and a remarkable fifty-six chapter stops. However, unlike the DVD of "Live and Let Die," there is no commercial for the British Milk Board. Presumably, this particular dairy product had previously been stirred, not shaken, and Bond wouldn't go for it a second time.
Parting Thoughts:
"For Your Eyes Only" is one of the more credible ventures in the series, if the plausibility factor counts for anything. Most of the outlandish silliness of a few other Bond issues is mercifully absent, replaced by a greater emphasis on believable thrills. The result is highly satisfactory.
The movie may be purchased separately or in a box set with "From Russia With Love," "You Only Live Twice," "Diamonds Are Forever," "Moonraker," "The Living Daylights," and "The World Is Not Enough."
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