One of famed director François Truffaut's neglected masterpieces, Fahrenheit 451 receives a fair DVD release from Universal. A stark, cold work that slowly builds in emotional power as its numbed hero comes to life, Fahrenheit 451 is even more relevant in our "post-literate" age than it was upon its initial release. The movie, which was beautifully shot by Nicolas Roeg, is presented in its widescreen theatrical aspect ratio, but not in the superior anamorphic format. The images seem a little compressed and the stylistically muted color palette appears to be further faded. The print itself is in excellent shape and there aren't any signs of scratches or other flaws. Bernard Herrman's typically note-perfect score is a standout of the Dolby Digital Mono audio transfer. Regardless of the absence of any extras, this DVD is still preferable to previous video versions of the film.