Saving Private Ryan. Is it worth the upgrade?

[NHT]

I have the old release of this wonderful movie but Im contemplating on getting the 50th anniversary 2 disc edition. Is it worth it to spend the extra money in terms of sound quality and picture quality and extras?

[Sithlord]

Private Ryan SE

My brother purchased the 50th edition region 4 and the sound (DTS) was poor IMO compared to the Region1 which was much better for P & S. The bass was just too boomy on the region 4 and I was expecting the picture to be better and it wasn't on my display. I'm sure the extras are better and thats the reason for getting the new one. I hope this isn't the same for you Region 1 owners.

[theMaximus]

I had a original DVD release and later upgraded to a DTS edition. I'm not sure if 50th anniversary edition has DTS tracks, but I can definitely say that the DTS edition was better than the original Dolby Digital 5.1. I don't think they did any video remastering since the original release. I just bought a DTS edition off of eBay since DTS edition is hard to find at common retail stores.

[Shane Martin]

The region 1 50th anniversary that is out now DOES NOT HAVE DTS unless you buy the $39 boxset.

Buying this movie w/o DTS is not a good idea. The sound difference is dramatic.

[theMaximus]

The region 1 50th anniversary that is out now DOES NOT HAVE DTS unless you buy the $39 boxset.

Buying this movie w/o DTS is not a good idea. The sound difference is dramatic.

Just as I thought. However, DTS version is really worth it but does not have any special features due to huge disc space taken up by the DTS track.

[Sithlord]

Another strange turn of events where Australia gets DTS over the US release. I can honestly say that the Region 4 DTS 50th Anniversary is not as good as the Region 1 DTS track. Thanks for the info Shane.

[jimmyp58]

As others have mentioned, the DTS version is far better than the 5.1 --- I couldn't believe how much more detail I heard.

Jim

[Shane Martin]

Another strange turn of events where Australia gets DTS over the US release. I can honestly say that the Region 4 DTS 50th Anniversary is not as good as the Region 1 DTS track. Thanks for the info Shane

So no real loss for the US

I will say this much: If you have heard the DTS DVD, You pretty much know how good the DD Laserdisc is. It's VERY VERY SIMILAR. And it appears from what I understand there were atleast 3 different mixes.