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The Man I Love Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 73

from 2 reviewers

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Raoul Walsh's The Man I Love is an engaging blend of music, noir, and melodrama, enhanced by Ida Lupino's performances and a worthy Blu-ray restoration.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 86

Warner Archive's 1080p transfer of 'The Man I Love' delivers a largely pristine and sparkling restoration with crisp fine detail and stable black levels, faithfully maintaining the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio. Minor issues in scenes from lesser elements and slight macro blocking during foggy sequences are noted but do not significantly detract from its overall excellence.

Audio: 86

The DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mix respects the film's vintage, delivering clear music with standout live performances, rich dubbed vocals, and well-combined dialogue and effects. Despite occasional muffled dialogue, the mix avoids age-related issues like hiss or crackle, maintaining overall dynamic range.

Extra: 31

Extras are minimal, featuring only the original trailer and two 1947 Looney Tunes shorts, Rabbit Transit and Crowing Pains, instead of the listed Roughly Squeaking and Slick Hare.

Movie: 71

Raoul Walsh's direction and a strong cast led by Ida Lupino elevate 'The Man I Love,' merging melodic standards with noir melodrama. Warner Bros.' Blu-ray release restores six minutes of vital footage, enriching its complex narrative despite some crowded plotlines and an imperfect ending.

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