The Picture:
Even though "Tommy" is almost 25 years old, you wouldn't know it from the print, which is fantastic! Aside from some grain here and there, the DVD is sharp and clear. Columbia/Tristar did a superb job.

The Sound:
In it's original theatrical release, "Tommy" was presented in a new "quintaphonic" soundtrack system (basically a system where there are 5 speakers used: 2 on the left, 2 on the right and 1 in the center for dialogue). The DVD also has this feature and it sounds exquisite. Mercifully, the DVD also contains an essay that explains (in detail) the mechanics of the sound system used.

The Extras:
Curiously, the only extras available here are talent bios (cast and director) and those production notes. Why was no theatrical trailer or commentary included? The latter could've provided us with some insight on the activities up on the screen (or maybe what everyone was smoking at the time). Oh well, maybe in another lifetime!

Conclusion:
All in all, "Tommy" is an entertaining journey through the mind of The Who and Ken Russell. Let me just state that Oliver Reed is da man!! (note to self: start an Oliver Reed fanclub). Just watching Ann-Margret sashaying around in a pool of baked beans (?!) is worth the price of admission. Also, it paved the way for the next great rock movie, Alan Parker's and Roger Waters' "Pink Floyd's The Wall," but that is another review...