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[ChandlerBing]

First up we have not one but two new screen-specific audio commentaries, the first with director Bruce Beresford, the second with Pierce Brosnan and co-producer Beau St. Clair. Both are solid commentaries, but I found the latter more enjoyable as Brosnan is quite passionate in what attracted him to the project (he also co-produced). Beresford is rather dry and technical at times, versus Brosnan, who of course sounds so suavely James Bond-ian that it is a kick just to hear him do a commentary. As co-producer as well as actor, he and St. Clair talk at length about the development of the project, the tough struggle to cast Alan Bates (why remains puzzling) and attracting Beresford to the project. While fans of the director should listen to his track as well, if you're gonna pick just one, I'd go with Pierce.

Is this a sneak preview of how he's going to be on Die Another Day? I hope so!

[Mourning Becomes Electra]

From Current Film:

EXTRAS: The DVD's main features are two audio commentaries, one from director Bruce Beresford and one from actor/producer Pierce Brosnan and producer Beau St. Clair. Both tracks communicate the filmmaker's passion for the project quite well, but the Brosnan track is a bit more involving. Although surprisingly subdued, the actor still brings a lot to the table, discussing his involvement in the project, talking about the character, and sharing some stories from the set. He offers some good insights here and seems comfortable with the commentary process - I hope to hear more from him in the future.