Video:

Essentially, City of Champions looks like a VHS copy. The video noise on even the most recent highlights is unacceptable, as if the editor used Sportscenter clips (s)he taped with her home VCR. The only shots that look decent are the blown-up still photographs. Even the interview clips, shot by the production in a controlled atmosphere, look terrible.

Audio:

The Dolby Digital 5.1 track is only called into use on the background music, and then it is used even sparingly. Otherwise, the track sounds like a perfectly acceptable 2.0 mix. The interview clips are clear, and everyone can be understood.

Extras:

The lone group of features is additional interview clips with some of the commentators. There are a couple of interesting stories hidden in there (Ray Bourque and Doug Flutie in particular) but otherwise the clips are wholly forgettable.

There is also a photo gallery and a collection of music videos – clips of Boston sports victories backed by "Higher," "Crystal Village" by Pete Yorn, "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC, "Man of the Hour" by Pearl Jam and "Dream On" by Aerosmith.

Final Thoughts:

If this is the first in a series, it is a great idea. City of Champions: The Best of Boston Sports is the type of disc that could, with some work, be a hot seller to the diehard sports fan. But if it is a one-off just to celebrate Boston's recent success, the city deserved better.