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Bathing Beauty Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 81

from 2 reviewers

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Bathing Beauty dazzles with Technicolor allure and musical charm; Warner Archive's Blu-ray enhances with excellent A/V quality and engaging extras.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 91

Warner Archive's Blu-ray of Bathing Beauty delivers a stunning Technicolor restoration, reproducing the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio in a crisp 1080p AVC transfer. Lush hues, excellent textures, and authentic film grain make for an exceptional visual experience, despite minor posterization and macro blocking issues.

Audio: 91

Bathing Beauty's DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio mix delivers a well-restored split-channel presentation true to its era, offering clean dialogue, strong fidelity, and surprising dynamic range, unmarred by age-related issues. Optional English (SDH) subtitles enhance accessibility for the main feature.

Extra: 56

The Blu-ray of "Bathing Beauty" offers an engaging array of extras, including a vintage theatrical trailer, the Oscar-winning Tom and Jerry short "Mouse Trouble," the patriotic film "Main Street Today," the insightful "Private Screenings with Esther Williams," and a convenient song selection menu, ensuring a rich viewer experience.

Movie: 61

An entertaining yet narratively flimsy musical, 'Bathing Beauty' dazzles with Technicolor brilliance and an impressive lineup of musical performances, although its convoluted plot featuring Esther Williams and Red Skelton leaves much to be desired. The Blu-ray's restoration enhances the film's vibrancy and sound.

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