The DVD

Video:
The picture, presented in standard letterbox format, is absolutely beautiful. The campus and beach scenes, and especially the road scenes, are just gorgeous.

Sound:
I rarely comment on soundtracks, as they so often tend to be a distraction, but the music in this film is great, and it sounds great in Dolby 2.0 Mono. Both the sound quality and the picture contribute to the overall viewing experience, making Loving Annabelle feel as though it is a much bigger budget production than it actually was.

Extras:
There are a generous amount of extras included, especially given this film's indie status. I absolutely loved the alternate ending, more so even than the actual ending, as it lends more closure to the story while at the same time still allowing viewers to make up their minds as to what happens next. The featurette on the making of the movies, as well as the commentary, is truly instructive as to the filming process, the struggle of making a movie on a shoestring, and insights into the actors and their journey in finding the essence of their characters. Of particular interest is writer/director Brooks's description of how she was inspired to write the story, as well as her careful direction of the love scene. Those involved do the requisite gushing about how great it was to work with one another, but it comes across as genuine and sincere. The deleted scenes are also worth a look, as viewers will likely be left wanting more, and these scenes add more to the overall experience.

Final Thoughts:
A winner, in every way. Check it out.