UK DVD review


	2003 US DVD Review [Anchor Bay] [2:35:1] [Region 1] [NTSC] [119 minutes]


	FEATURES Presented here is Michael Mann's 'Director's preferred cut' of the Manhunter. Once again we presented with a unique version of the movie that is only available in this form in the US and UK. Extra's include an audio commentary by Michael Mann, the trailer, still galleries, a poster and advertising gallery (courtesy of me). and DVD ROM copy of the screenplay (August 12 1985 draft).

One of the first discs in Anchor Bay's new DIVIMAX SERIES, this version of Manhunter
is head and shoulders above the last director's cut version that was released. It's by
no means perfect as the previously omitted footage has been acquired from the only
available source, a copy from 1 inch videotape. Considering this, the restoration work
is very impressive.

Sound is only 2.0 Surround and it is a pity that the 5.1 mix from the previous release
could not be adapted to fit this new cut.

Around 6.00Mb/s average bitrate is displayed on my player going as high as 7.00.

SUMMARY
The Director's commentary is very educational for those wishing to learn more
about the making of this film. Mann calls it the Director's Preferred Version. It is
different to the previous 'Director's Cut' as the scene where Graham meets Dr.
Chilton face-to-face is omitted.

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