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"Disney DVD gives their sprawling swashbuckler a feature-packed release that is sure to give both your DVD player and PC a workout. Presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio the film transfer is nothing short of perfection. While some may doubt the ability of such a large-scale film to transfer suitably to television the sharp image and beautiful colors do so with ease and grace. From the creepy moonlit scenes to the sparkling treasure cave the colors are bright vivid and spectacular. With sound options that include THX-optimized DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Disney DVD has offered viewers a vivid soundscape that perfectly compliments the visual presentation. The DTS soundtrack in particular will have viewers ducking under their coffee tables to avoid cannon fire. It seems only once or twice a year that a DVD comes along that truly redefines what can be accomplished on the format and this is no doubt one of those discs. This release of Pirates of the Caribbean is virtually overflowing with great extra features and viewers may need a free weekend just to navigate their way through its wealth of materials. Starting off with three separate commentary tracks viewers will likely want to start with director Gore Verbinski and star Johnny Depp's amusing and informative recollection of the film's production. Though it may not be the most technical commentary the two play well off of one another and the result in an interesting and informative track. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer provides a bit more detailed take on the production and stars Keira Knightley and Jack Davenport check in with what is definitely the most amusing commentary track. It's obvious that the two stars are comfortable with each other and hearing them joke around as they recall the exhausting shoot is a blast. Writers Ted Elliot Terry Rossio Stuart Beattie and Jay Wolpert's commentary provides notable insight on how the screenplay changed from draft to draft (and script to screen) though one gets…