300: Widescreen Edition
300 on DVD and HD DVD
Without a doubt, 300 (obviously) looks even better in HD. Though I still can't support 1080p, 1080i remained a strong improvement over standard resolutions. It wasn't as strong, however, as The Fountain on HD DVD. Why so? There is nobody to blame per se, except for the film's purposely-grainy appearance. Because of this added grain, the image is not as super-sharp as I have seen in the format, but it is just about as clear as it can get, considering.
Why would you buy the HD DVD? Well, if you have a 1080p-capable player and display, I'm sure you will see an even larger improvement in picture quality. Other than that, HD DVD is all about the improved picture; but you can live with the 'Two-Disc Special Edition', and here's why.
When you have a film with the style of 300, one always has to assume that the DVD will come with great additions. The Two Disc Special Edition is not short on features, as long as you didn't pay attention to the online featurettes.
For those of you who watched every featurette for 300 before the film's release, you might find the webisodes to be old caps & gowns. Fortunately for you, the other features add up. Whether you want another inside look at "Frank Miller's Vision," commentary from Zack Snyder, additional scenes, or a historical look at the brave 300, the Two Disc Special Edition has it.
But who we kidding? Watching blood splatter will sell this film in any format.
300 comes to DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray today, July 31st.
For the video journals, stills, trailers, more stills, posters and movie
info, head over to the 300
Movie Page.
*The Special Edition was reviewed while upconverted to 1080i.
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