THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE on BLURAY

This is a great Bluray. It includes all the extras off the 2004 edition and looks considerably better than the film has in the past. If you've been waiting for an upgrade this is worth it. Much detail that was previously muddled pops nicely here and although I wouldn't call the transfer pristine, it is a significant step up. The most significant of the extras are an audio commentary with director John Frankenheimer, an 8 minute interview with Sinatra, George Axelrod and Frankenheimer, and 3 featurettes. The Manchurian Candidate was remade in 2004 directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Denzel Washington, but while that film has sunk into oblivion the original is every bit as provocative and timeless as ever. Conspiracy theories aside this is must viewing for anyone who appreciates great thrillers and thought provoking politic.