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Assignment K Blu-ray Review

Score: 65

from 2 reviewers

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Assignment K delivers unpredictable Cold War intrigue and beautiful visuals, though hampered by a lackluster lead and slow pacing.

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Video: 75

Assignment K's Blu-ray presentation, utilizing a 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encode at 2.35:1, retains a filmic aesthetic despite its dated palette. While stability is commendable, visuals are softened with room for color improvement and misalignment. International locations shine in detail, yet action pacing lags.

Audio: 90

The Blu-ray of 'Assignment K' features an English LPCM 2.0 audio track with optional English SDH subtitles, exhibiting impressive lossless quality typical of Sony Pictures masters. Despite high volume settings, the audio remained clear and vibrant, free of age-related anomalies.

Extra: 1

The Blu-ray release of 'Assignment K' disappoints with the complete absence of supplemental features, lacking any extras that might enhance the viewing experience for enthusiasts.

Movie: 71

Assignment K (1968) emerges as a unique blend of spy thriller and romantic melodrama, distinct from its Bond influences with less gadgetry and an emphasis on realism. Val Guest captures picturesque European locales to heighten the film’s narrative twists, while Stephen Boyd’s character lacks Bond's playboy charisma, adding depth to this Cold War saga.

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