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Yankee Doodle Dandy Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 71

from 2 reviewers

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Yankee Doodle Dandy excels with James Cagney's captivating performance and energetic dance numbers, complemented by an outstanding Blu-ray presentation from Warner Archive.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 71

Warner Archive delivers an impressive 1080p, AVC-encoded Blu-ray of 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' showcasing James Wong Howe's exceptional cinematography with striking detail, superior contrast, and a natural grain structure. Despite minor video noise, the transfer excels in depth and clarity, making it a must-upgrade for fans.

Audio: 71

The Blu-ray of 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' features a lossless DTS-HD MA 2.0 mono track that preserves the film's robust and Oscar-winning musical scoring with clear dialogue and crisp sound effects, though it occasionally reveals limitations of its 1940s recording technology.

Extra: 66

The Blu-ray extras, ported from Warner's 2003 DVD, are a treasure trove with highlights including an encyclopedic commentary by Rudy Behlmer, a 'Warner Night at the Movies 1942' segment, comprehensive documentaries, vintage shorts, and a pristine 1080p presentation of two Looney Tunes cartoons.

Movie: 76

"Yankee Doodle Dandy offers a captivating and technically solid Blu-ray presentation, with James Cagney delivering an electric portrayal of George M. Cohan that transcends the film's chronological liberties and lack of dramatic depth, reflecting both Cohan’s and America’s indomitable spirit during World War II."

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