François Truffaut's third film, Jules and Jim, stands as one of the landmark films of the French New Wave. This DVD release presents the film in a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio. The French soundtrack is fine, especially considering the age of the source material. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by a critic from {~Premiere magazine. Although he provides many details about the film, the performers, and the New Wave, his style is unpolished. He sounds more like a lecturer than someone who is moved by the film. Trailers, production credits, and filmographies for the cast and crew, and a three-minute montage devoted to lead actress Jeanne Moreau round out this solid presentation. |