The new wider view seems to be zoomed out just a little, meaning objects and people aren’t as big as they seemed in the last release, but they are proportionate and easy to see. It’s nice to get the wider view that was meant to be seen by audiences this time. Why animate the edges if they are just going to be cut off? It adds a whole new viewing experience to the film.
The Packaging
The two discs are packed in a regular snap case. The cardboard slipcover is embossed and is made of a nice reflective material that creates an almost 3D effect when looked at. It looks fantastic on my shelf next to all my other Disney DVDs.
The Special Features
The special features in this set are numerous. As with all DVDs some features are better than others. For sake of space and time, I’ll mention a few here that I really enjoyed.
The audio commentary with John Lasseter, Leonard Maltin, and lead animator Andreas Déja: They all provide some very in-depth insight about the animation and the characters themselves. I’m sad that the original commentary isn’t found on this DVD, but this is a great crew that really knows their stuff.
"Picture Perfect: Making of Sleeping Beauty": From a 16 minute feature on the first disc, now the making of has turned into a 45 minute extravaganza of how Sleeping Beauty came to be, from the first ideas all the way to the end. There are a vast number of interviews here, even one with Mary Costa, voice of Aurora, which is very fun and informative.
Ending Thoughts
This is not just another scheme concocted by a big studio to get you to part with your hard earned money. Even if you own the old DVD, this set is worth it. Such attention and care has been paid to this release that it’s almost like it’s a completely different movie.
This set is visually stunning. The transfer is flawless. It’s everything you could ever want in the re-release of a Disney classic.
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