Confirmed as Apted's decision:
Quote:MattH
Quote:MattH
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/310193/first-major-blu-ray-release-to-have-a-mar/30#post_3798617My review will go up later tonight, but Michael Apted in the commentary does indeed mention that he altered the aspect ratio to give the film a more intimate feel for an at-home audience. So, the aspect ratio is his idea and with his blessing.