Video:
Fox presents Redemption in both Widescreen anamorphic (1.78:1) and Full Screen Standard (1.33:1). The transfer is crisp, clean and very, very DV-looking. The movie would serve better had it looked a bit muddier as its subject matter is often dark and intense. This might be the first time I wished a disc had a worse transfer, just to give the cinematography some artistry and roughness.

Sound:
The audio comes in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround. The quality is excellent--very important when Foxx is speaking softly (which is quite often).

Extras:
The extras include a commentary by director Vondie Curtis Hall, film editor Terilyn Shropshire and co-producer/real life writer of the story Barbara Becnel. The only person who says anything particularly interesting is Becnel, who's able to speak for Williams and point out some aspects of the picture that are more fictional. And since Williams is a fascinating figure, the commentary is already loaded with interesting information. Though you really wish Williams or Foxx had chipped in. But if anyone had requested Williams' participation, San Quentin wasn't down so two telephone recorded audio tracks are used instead. Two separate messages are recorded, with images, in which Williams speaks a bit about the film, but focuses on his non-violent call to inner city youth.

Final Thoughts:
Blessed with a powerhouse lead performance by Jamie Foxx and an inspiring true story, Redemption is certainly watch-able. But because of its acted and inherent strengths, the film leaves you frustrated. Foxx, and especially Williams, deserved a superior movie.

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