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Kansas City Blu-ray Review

Arrow Academy

Score: 66

from 3 reviewers

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Kansas City offers solid technical merits and engaging supplementary material, though it may miss the mark for some viewers with its nostalgic, atmospheric focus.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 67

The Blu-ray presentation of Kansas City from Arrow Academy features an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 1.78:1 with consistent grain, detailed smudge and pattern resolution, but suffers from outdated mastering techniques and occasional crush in dark scenes, though colors and contrast are pleasing.

Audio: 70

Kansas City's Blu-ray audio shines in both LPCM 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, with clear dialogue and crisp jazz numbers. The 5.1 track offers surround enhancements, but lacks punch in bass and sound effects, slightly undermining the energetic essence of the film's soundtrack.

Extra: 62

The Blu-ray extras for 'Kansas City' include a varied and insightful array of features such as Robert Altman's commentary, Geoff Andrew's career-spanning discussion, and Luc Lagier's visual essay, supplemented by an array of EPK interviews, international trailers, TV spots, and a detailed image gallery, all providing an in-depth look at the film’s production and themes.

Movie: 60

Kansas City, often considered a minor work in Robert Altman's oeuvre, is lauded for its meticulous period detail and vibrant jazz soundtrack. Set in 1934, the film's loose narrative structure weaves together a gritty tale of kidnapping against a backdrop of political corruption and racial tension, though some may find Jennifer Jason Leigh's performance overly flamboyant.

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