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The Naked Spur Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 70

from 3 reviewers

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A top-tier Western with stunning Colorado footage, flawless restoration, and robust audio; a must-own Blu-ray for fans of the genre.

The Naked Spur Blu-ray Front Cover

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 83

The Naked Spur shines on Blu-ray with Warner Archive's stunning 1080p restoration, boasting rich Technicolor hues, sublime clarity, and enhanced depth that showcase its 1.37:1 cinematography in remarkable detail, transporting viewers into the vibrant landscapes of Colorado with pristine color fidelity and minimal grain.

Audio: 77

"The DTS-HD 2.0 mono track of The Naked Spur delivers a robust audio experience, with crystal clear dialogue and impressive dynamic range. The brassy score, gunfire, and natural effects like river rapids and rockslides are expertly rendered, maintaining the original mix's integrity while enhancing the atmosphere."

Extra: 27

The Blu-ray of 'The Naked Spur' expertly includes remastered extras like Tex Avery's charming 'Little Johnny Jet,' alongside vintage features such as the droll Pete Smith short 'Things We Can Do Without,' capturing the spirit of the original theatrical experience with a 'Night At The Movies' approach.

Movie: 87

The Naked Spur emerges as a seminal Western, brimming with tension and character complexity, highlighted by James Stewart's gripping performance. Captured in stunning Technicolor and revitalized in a 1080p transfer, its engaging narrative and dynamic cinematography make it an enduring masterpiece of moral ambiguity and human conflict.

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