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In Love and War Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 73

from 3 reviewers

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In Love and War shines with excellent A/V presentation and production design, yet its muted storytelling lacks depth, overshadowing its visual allure.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 90

In Love and War's Blu-ray, sourced from a meticulous 4K scan, impresses with its 2.39:1 aspect ratio transfer: enhanced detail, rich color fidelity, and deep contrast, preserving the film's period aesthetic with minimal artifacts. Panavision's distinct visuals and restored textures offer an outstanding experience.

Audio: 90

The DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio mix excels in capturing a dynamic range, balancing explosive war scenes with subdued dialogues, albeit with some clarity issues in quieter speech. The soundtrack harnesses the LFE channel effectively while George Fenton’s score enriches the auditory space, free from aural artifacts.

Extra: 20

In Love and War's Blu-ray extras are minimal, offering just a vintage theatrical trailer, while the film itself struggles with its portrayal of Hemingway, relying on Italian locations to elevate its made-for-TV feel and leaving viewers pondering a less engaging romance.

Movie: 57

In Love and War offers a visually rich but emotionally muted depiction of Hemingway's wartime romance, hampered by lackluster chemistry between leads, yet redeemed by Attenborough’s strong direction, historical authenticity, and a commendable Blu-ray restoration that highlights the film’s technical prowess over its narrative depth.

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