The Movie:

Eve's Bayou, gained much praise from such critics as Roger Ebert and Stephen Holden - while I can see where they were coming from at times, Eve's Bayou was unable to keep my attention due to the fact that the movie was disjointed at parts and had many periods of long inactivity.

The movie plays a lot on superstition and it seems to get hung up on this fact, relying on superstition to further the plot throughout the whole movie. With only a couple sub-plots branching off the main, there isn't much to this movie besides the obvious. Sure, some parts were extremely good and there was quite a bit of outstanding acting, overall, the movie just didn't keep me interested throughout.

The Picture: There were no noticeable problems with the picture. I would have liked to see an Anamorphic transfer, but nonetheless, the picture still looked pretty darn good. The film does have a couple dark scenes and they turned out good and all the scenes, especially the final one, I noticed as being crisp, clear, and easy to watch.

The Sound: Eve's Bayou is mainly character driven with a lot of dialogue and hardly any special effects that would require sound. The Dolby Digital 5.1 presentation is a nice addition and I especially took notice during a few scenes where it stood out and was pleasant to listen to.

The Extras:

Featuring only an audio commentary and a short film, the disc lacks extras, but has enough to warrant a second viewing (sort of). The commentary features writer/director Kasi Lemmons, the producer, and director of photography, Terilyn A. Shropshire. These 3 women discuss parts of the movie and where the inspiration came from. They all mention their favorite scenes (each of them had many favorite scenes) and praise the actors' abilities. The audio commentary is nice for a while, but gets monotonous towards the end when the three of them run out of stuff to talk about.

The short film, Dr. Hugo, is an interesting addition to the disc. It is featured in the movie in a shortened version with different actors, and is presented here in its uncut edition. You have to see it for yourself, but basically, it's about Dr. Hugo going to the home of one of his patients, and what happens behind closed doors (husband absent) is up to the imagination. Be warned, this short film contains nudity and does not carry any warning or rating.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Eve's Bayou is an ordinary DVD with the bare extras, but if you liked the movie, this disc has a couple extra features you should see. Even though the commentary drags on towards the end, it does give some insight into the film and the filming process and is a good listen for a little bit. The short film was interesting and a great addition to the disc. Had I enjoyed the movie more, I'm sure I would have enjoyed the DVD as a whole more. The $25 price tag is a bit high, but if you can find it for 40% off, it's a good deal for this particular disc.