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Road to Rio Blu-ray Review

Score: 55

from 3 reviewers

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Road to Rio, full of Hope and Crosby's comedic charm, maintains its energetic and musically satisfying allure despite minor transfer issues and lack of bonus features.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 62

The Blu-ray presentation of 'Road to Rio' offers a decent AVC encoded 1080p transfer in a 1.34:1 aspect ratio, showcasing fine film grain and satisfactory detail despite minor speckling and scratches, though it lacks depth in some scenes and suffers from the occasional soft shot and debris in the early reels.

Audio: 69

The Audio presentation of "Road to Rio" features a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mix that balances clear dialogue, spirited musical numbers, and atmospheric effects with minimal interference from age-related issues, though some muffled sounds and hiss are noted.

Extra: 6

Despite the lack of meaningful supplementary material, this Blu-ray includes a trailer montage of upcoming Bob Hope features from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, providing brief previews of titles such as 'My Favorite Brunette,' 'The Lemon Drop Kid,' and 'Son of Paleface.'

Movie: 77

1947's Road to Rio, the fifth installment in the Road series, keeps Hope and Crosby busy with musical numbers and comedic shenanigans, despite a thin plot. Exceptional interplay between the duo, supported by Dorothy Lamour, The Andrews Sisters, and standout comedic moments, ensures an engaging viewing experience.

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