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Harum Scarum Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 74

from 2 reviewers

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Harum Scarum may be a critically dubious Elvis film, but Warner Archive's Blu-ray boasts top-tier A/V quality and fun extras, appealing to niche fans.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 86

Warner Archive delivers an impressively colorful 1080p transfer of 'Harum Scarum,' sourced from a recent 4K scan of the original camera negative. Boasting excellent saturation, fine detail, and depth, the presentation faithfully respects the film’s 1.85:1 aspect ratio and offers solid AVC encoding with minimal black crush and macro-blocking.

Audio: 91

The DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio mix provides clean, crisp dialogue and a well-balanced foreground and background, with excellent fidelity and dynamic range in live performances, pushing the boundaries of what 60-year-old films can sound like. This flawless restoration ranks among Warner Archive's best audio presentations.

Extra: 36

The Harum Scarum Blu-ray extras provide an engaging mix of well-restored 1965 Tom and Jerry shorts, a nostalgic theatrical trailer, and convenient access to key musical moments from the film, encapsulating both vintage charm and entertainment value for fans.

Movie: 46

"Harum Scarum isn't Elvis Presley's finest work, hindered by a nonsensical plot and lackluster performances, yet its kitschy, campy charm and vibrant visual presentation make it a fun, if not artistically stellar, guilty pleasure. The Blu-ray boasts exceptional A/V quality that elevates this otherwise forgettable adventure-comedy."

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