Posted by Christian J. on
URL: https://www.shado-forum.com/The-4-commentary-slowdown-plus-other-A-E-extras-tp1496900p1496905.html

--- Marc wrote:
>
> I'm sad to say that the last option was chosen -- comparing the UK
> and US discs, on the UK discs Gerry seems quite normal, with some
> pep in his voice. On the US discs, he talks as if he was slightly
> drugged, and it's enough to lull the viewer to sleep.

Marc,

that's an interesting question I've hadn't thought of. So thanks for
pointing this out! Sadly A&E decided to make it wrong in this case
(IMO).

> Also of note is that on the UK discs, Gerry's commentary is played
> over the music & effects track, so there is no competing dialog in
> the background. On the US discs, the commentary is played over the
> final mix, so you can hear dialog in the background.

Most interesting!
I'll have to check this one (and also on the SUB-SMASH commentary).

Thanks, Marc!
Christian