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I Remember Mama Blu-ray Review

Warner Archive Collection

Score: 74

from 2 reviewers

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Warner Archive's Blu-ray of 'I Remember Mama' presents a beautifully restored family drama that remains charming and relevant, highly recommended.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 91

I Remember Mama's Blu-ray impresses with a 1080p transfer from a 4K scan of the nitrate negative, showcasing striking detail, vibrant exteriors, and well-handled black levels. The original 1.37:1 aspect ratio and excellent encoding ensure clarity, free from common artifacts, making it a cinematic experience like its opening day.

Audio: 91

The DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 effectively preserves the film's original mono sound, minimizing artifacts like hiss while ensuring clear dialogue and enriching Roy Webb's score, supporting the atmospheric narrative of 'I Remember Mama' with precision and fidelity.

Extra: 11

The Blu-ray's extras are minimal, featuring a rare original RKO theatrical trailer likely sourced from a kinescope, with the release housed in a keepcase adorned with themed poster artwork and lacking any inserts.

Movie: 81

I Remember Mama shines as a meticulously crafted family drama with outstanding performances, particularly from Irene Dunne and Barbara Bel Geddes, and George Stevens' keen direction. Its episodic storytelling and heartfelt narrative blend past and present seamlessly, all enhanced by a top-tier Blu-ray restoration.

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