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I was looking forward to the film being restored to at least the theatrical release. The early scenes are cut short to keep it to one disc, I guess, but the pace is sped up to much. The films editor is still alive and may have remembered the directors cut. And the decision to release the film in 2.2:1 screen ratio is really sad. I realize that it is out of the question to expect the original cinerama screen ratio but Warner could have done better. The MGM laser disc had a wider aspect ratio. Otherwise it is okay, the is much improved screen image and the sound track is very good.