Mighty Chroma Logo
Mighty Chroma Logo

Northwest Passage Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 77

from 2 reviewers

Review Date:

"Stunning three-strip Technicolor restoration, despite unfinished subplots and uneven pacing, makes Warner Archive's Blu-ray of 'Northwest Passage' a joy for fans."

Northwest Passage Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

DTS-HD MA

Video: 91

Warner Archive's Blu-ray of Northwest Passage, sourced from a recent 4K scan of the original Technicolor negatives, delivers an exemplary 1080p transfer in the film’s original 1.37:1 aspect ratio. The lush Technicolor, precise detail, and superb black levels ensure a resoundingly great-looking and film-like image.

Audio: 91

The DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio track delivers a robust and faithful representation of its one-channel source, featuring crisp dialogue, well-placed effects, and Herbert Stothart's score with minimal hiss. It's a significant upgrade from older lossy DVD tracks, maintaining excellent fidelity and dynamic range.

Extra: 31

The Blu Ray release of 'Northwest Passage' offers slim extras with a vintage-style featurette on the film’s production and a rough but serviceable theatrical trailer, but misses out on the usual era-specific cartoons.

Movie: 76

Northwest Passage blends historical drama and action-adventure, featuring a stint of Spencer Tracy and Robert Young in stunning Technicolor. Despite its unfinished narrative and episodic momentum, it captivates with ambitious production values, rugged location shoots, and an evocative portrayal of grueling frontier life, now beautifully restored on Blu-ray.

Loading

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. For more details, please visit our Privacy Policy.