The Business of Strangers [DVD] [2001]

Julia Stiles and Stockard Channing star in the revenge thriller The Business of Strangers. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, this transfer appears to be solid and very pristine. Without nary a hint of edge enhancement or grain in the image, this transfer features sharp black levels and bright, vivid colors. Overall this is a very commendable job by MGM. Also available on side B is a full-frame version of the film. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English. Since this is not an effects-laden action movie, it's not surprising to find this 5.1 mix to be somewhat subdued. However, what the track lacks in directional effects it makes up for in a crystal-clear soundtrack. Also available on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. The extra features on The Business of Strangers are at the bare minimum -- the only supplement available on this disc is an original theatrical trailer for the film.