Swimming Pool [Unrated]

French director François Ozon's deliberate thriller arrives on DVD in exclusive "Unrated" form thanks to the fine efforts of the folks at Universal Studios. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, the image is virtually flawless. Well-balanced colors, even skin tones, and solid blacks highlight a transfer that was obviously taken from a pristine print of the film. Audio is presented in both English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, with an English DTS track also available. Though the dialogue-driven film certainly isn't one to give the top-shelf home audio system a workout, it is clear and free of any audible distortion. In addition to English closed-captioning, optional French and Spanish subtitles are also available. While fans of the film may be excited to notice the inclusion of deleted scenes, most of those included are fairly incidental and mainly feature star Charlotte Rampling walking deliberately through an unfamiliar French countryside. A theatrical trailer rounds out the extras.