The film looks rather messy -- but seemingly intentionally so -- in the "real world" that Danny inhabits and that comprises the film's opening and final acts. Gloomy, grainy, dark, and devoid of bright primary colors, there's little of visual interest here; even the classic theater shows its age, the plush seating dim and faded, patched and grimy, and the general lighting and wall colors diminished and worn. There's a slight push to a warmer overall hue, and flesh tones often appear with a similar tint. The image appears rather flat, with lifeless detail and overpowering blacks. Once the action shifts to the world inside the silver screen, the image brightens considerably; colors are far more vibrant, detail resolution increased, and the sense of depth more discernible. Still, the image isn't exactly pristine, as there's a touch of softness in places -- though far less exaggerated than scenes taking place in Danny's world -- and fine detailing and textures never come close to matching even those seen in the better, not to mention top-tier, Blu-ray discs. Still, the transfer's back-and-forth and sometimes messy look seems more reflective of McTiernan's directorial decisions rather than any major fault of the transfer, and regardless, this is the best home presentation of Last Action Hero yet.