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Frankie and Johnny Blu-ray Review

Score: 57

from 2 reviewers

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The Kino Lorber Studio Classics Blu-ray of 'Frankie and Johnny' offers a significant upgrade, with enhanced sound and image quality, appealing to Elvis fans despite the film's middling content.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 74

"The Blu-ray of 'Frankie and Johnny' features a vibrant AVC encoded image with a 1.66:1 aspect ratio, preserving the blazing colors and deep black levels, offering a crisp, film-like experience that's meticulously cleaned of specks and scratches. Despite minor oversaturation, it delivers a captivating and authentic viewing experience.”

Audio: 64

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix, while offering clean dialogue and good fidelity for Elvis' voice, generally lacks vibrancy and sharpness, with a muted quality that affects both musical numbers and overall emphasis.

Extra: 16

The Blu Ray extras of "Frankie and Johnny" feature a well-preserved theatrical trailer in HD (2:52) and an SD promo trailer for "Clambake", delivering a nostalgic glimpse into its marketing era with commendable quality representation.

Movie: 51

Despite strong veteran support and Elvis's dedicated performance, 'Frankie and Johnny' suffers from a lackluster storyline, uninspired musical numbers, and deficient leading lady representation, resulting in a routine yet charmingly vintage production.

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