Paul Newman and Robert Redford star in this classic George Roy Hill western, now available in high definition Blu-Ray disc. While the film is sure to be a hit on high def, there are a few flies in the oinment unfortunately.
The film itself is a classic-I can quote many lines from the film, "You think you used enough dynamite, there Butch?", "I can't swim!", and of course, "Who are those guys?". Watching this film again was a real pleasure and it always has been a favorite for millions of viewers. Look for small but significant parts by Cloris Leachman as a hooker, Kenneth Mars as a frustrated town marshall, Henry Jones as the bike saleman, and Percy Garris, played by none other than Strother Martin-"Bingo!".

Sound is equally unspectacular even though the soundtrack is DTS MA lossless. The 5.1 sound is mostly 3.1 sound with heavy front stage channels and very little info coming through the surround speakers, except for maybe the occasional bullet richochet.

Extras include commentary tracks with director George Roy Hill,composer Hal David, CInematographer Conrad Hall and Documentary director Robert Conrad Jr.. A separate commentary track is offered with Wiliam Goldman, screenplay writer.Of course, there is a making of documentary and a featurette about the lives of the real Butch and Sundance. This include interviews with all the major stars of the film; Newman, Redford and Ross and historians of western history.
There is a deleted scene without sound but with dialog subtitles which uses the silent film footage from the opening credits as the characters watch in a film tent in Bolivia, right before Etta Place leaves them. Trailers and teasers round out the extras.
While I really enjoy this film, as millions do, the Blu-Ray is a bit of a disappointment in picture and sound. I'm used to Fox not including any exclusive extras on there Blu-Ray and what is included is good, just nothing new for this edition. Purists will want this as it is a classic but it will be a hard sell to people who already own the 2 disc dvd special edition.