Special Features
There are no special features bar an original trailer. Sadly, this lack alone stops the DVD release from being an ideal collector’s item. Nevertheless, the film is excellent and the transfer is fine. It is especially beautiful to see this film in its original widescreen ratio and it rewards repeat viewing. The Outsiders is part of a number of Zoetrope releases finding their way onto DVD and is released alongside One from the Heart, The Escape Artist and the aesthetic joy that is Wim Wenders’ film of Hammett. Although these Zoetrope films failed to find much of an audience on their initial cinema release (except for The Outsiders,which has a dedicated following) they make for consistently intriguing viewing. In particular, Coppola’s second Hinton adaptation, now out on DVD, Rumble Fish, makes a perfect complement to The Outsiders.
Wider Screenings Star Rating
The Movie: 4 ½ stars
Picture: 4 ½ stars
Sound: 4 stars
Extras: ½ star
WS DVD rating: 3 ½ stars
Additional Reading
anecdote from Film Tales: Movie Trivia in the Age of DVD
Wider Screenings DVD Attractions Trailer
(courtesy of YouTube embedded video)