Video: 4
Audio: 3
Extras: 4
This is one funny movie. It's the kind of film that you can pick up years later and appreciate all over again. Bill Pullman and John Candy star as two space cadets, literally and figuratively, who rescue a kidnapped princess. Together, this motley crew attempts to save the planet Druidia from the evil Dark Helmet, who plans to steal the planet's fresh air.

The original DVD edition, released in 2000, has scarce extras. The original's commentary with Brooks is included here, but MGM/UA has added a second disc of nothing but bonus features. Included are a costume and art gallery, two theatrical trailers, a Spaceballs documentary, a tricky trivia game, and film flubs. I was hoping for a bloopers reel, but it's just a collection of filming mistakes they made that weren't corrected and made it into the final cut. There's also a featurette on the late, great John Candy.

Both DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks are available, but there's nothing spectacular here. You'll hear some sub work and surround effects, but this disc won't become a reference for auditioning your speaker system.

The 1.85:1 anamorphic picture looks great for a film from 1987. Colors are rich and vibrant with lots of detail. Specifically, take notice of the sand granules when the Eagle 5 crashes in the desert—there's fine detail. The fleshtones are a bit red, but it's nothing that will detract from the fine film.

This DVD is a must-own for any serious fan of comedy. May the Schwartz be with you.