One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (DVD, 2002, Two Disc Special Edition)

For those who purchased the previously released 1997 disc of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the good news is that this brand new, two-disc Special Edition set is definitely worthy of the new purchase. After going back and comparing the two film transfers, there's really no comparison: 2002 wins without hesitation. It's quite obvious that the 1997 single-disc suffered from both a lack of technological finesse and tender loving care, as the original was so dirty with artifacting that it was nearly unwatchable.However, in this digitally remastered version we find a presentation that is not quite perfect, but light-years beyond the original release. Some flickery dirt still pops up from time to time, most notably in the opening and closing sequences. But once the disc starts spinning, the clarity and sharpness of the imagery will help you to overlook any such minor defects. Color balancing has also taken place, as the original release was entirely over-saturated to the point of white uniforms looking yellow throughout the hospital ward interior shots.