Davy_Lee wrote:I think it means the original aspect ratio of the feature is 1.85 : 1 but is presented in 1.33:1 or fullscreen with vertical black bars on the left and right sides (pillarboxing) on the DVD.
The info "1.85 : 1 presented in 4:3" is confusing, especially to uninitiated buyers. They should have just stated "1.33 : 1 or 4:3".
ah! That makes sense.
Generally the cover will say something about it preserving the original aspect ratio, or in the case of full screen (and this DVD), that it's been modified to fit the screen. I've been collecting for 20 years so I'm definitely not uninitiated, but the wording on DVDs like this always been a confusing point to me. Thanks for the clarification!
Alister: Thanks for the info! Looks like there's no widescreen release. Every release (and double packs) that I see say either 4:3 or 1.85:1 Full-Frame. Oh well.