Disc One features the eponymous documentary...and even at just under 60 minutes, it manages to cover a decent amount of ground. The Big Show narrates most of what's here, frequently sharing childhood memories and "behind the scenes" tidbits. His struggles with sudden weight and height gain were brought on by acromegaly, which went untreated until early adulthood. His candid comments add depth to what some might consider a "one-trick career"; impressive highlights are balanced with a touch of melancholy, once we realize that most people his size are lucky to live 50 years. It's an interesting documentary if not well on the short side: some WWE retrospectives last twice this long, and several portions of his early career are glossed over quickly. It's definitely worth a look for die-hard and casual fans alike, even if it sometimes has trouble digging below the surface.

The rest of this three-disc collection (aside from Disc 1's bonus features, listed below) is devoted to some of The Big Show's best wrestling matches. Highlights include a face-off with Sting from his WCW days, a Triple Threat match (with HHH and The Rock) from 1999, another match with HHH from 2006, a bare-knuckle brawl from Wrestlemania 26, a few recent tag team matches and more. Oddly enough, though, a complete list of these matches hasn't been printed anywhere on the packaging. Allow me:

On the technical side of things, this three-disc set is generally on par with modern WWE releases: production values are decent and most of the original content is still intact (save for mentions of the "WWF" name, both verbally and the "Attitude Era" scratch logo). But I digress: what's here isn't a bad effort, it's just a little underwhelming at times. If you've got a soft spot for destruction and a few evenings to spare (or one, if you're bored), A Giant's World isn't a bad choice. Let's take a closer look, shall we?

Presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and enhanced for 16x9 displays, A Giant's World isn't quite on par with other like-minded WWE DVD releases...even taking the age of certain matches into account. While the main documentary and the most recent matches (2008-current) generally look good and utilize the maximum resolution of the frame, everything else suffers a bit more than usual. These 1.33:1 matches are thankfully not cropped, but they are windowboxed (as seen on two of these screen captures); vintage WCW matches look especially soft, and there's a noticeable level of compression artifacts from start to finish. With that said, these digital issues have affected all WWE DVDs, so fans should be used to what's on display here....but don't set your expectations too high.

The audio is presented in 5.1 Dolby Surround and 2.0 depending on the match; likewise, it's roughly on par with recent WWE releases. Crowd noise and regular play-by-play commentary come through loud and clear, creating a satisfying soundstage overall. Again, newer matches obviously sound a bit cleaner and more well-defined, but this is strictly a source material issue. Optional subtitles, Spanish commentary or Closed Captions are not offered during any of the content, unfortunately.

At well over 6 hours in total length, it seems as if The Big Show: A Giant's World pays a sizable tribute to the man in question. Pairing an intimate documentary with additional clips and an assortment of bonus matches, this three-disc collection gives viewers a closer look at the industry's largest athlete...yet at the same time, it feels a little lacking at times. This one's definitely worth a look if you're a die-hard fan of The Big Show, but most everyone else won't find a great deal of replay value here. Rent It first.