Mighty Chroma Logo
Mighty Chroma Logo

Stars and Stripes Forever Blu-ray Review

Score: 58

from 2 reviewers

Review Date:

Stars and Stripes Forever shines with gorgeous Technicolor visuals and captivating performances, though it could use an audio upgrade to match its visual fidelity.

Stars and Stripes Forever Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

DTS-HD MA

Video: 73

“Stars and Stripes Forever” on Blu-ray boasts a stunning 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer, delivering pristine, detailed visuals with no digital artifacts or compression issues. The restoration's colorful Technicolor tones and preserved film grain enhance the viewing experience, making this 59-year-old film look exceptionally fresh and vivid.

Audio: 53

The original mono DTS-HD Master Audio track is clean and well-rounded but lacks the immersive quality needed to fully appreciate John Philip Sousa's grand marches. Despite occasional audio imbalances, purists will appreciate the preservation of the uncompressed Linear PCM 1.0 form, though a 7.1 mix would better capture the music's dynamic range.

Extra: 41

The Blu-Ray extras for 'Stars and Stripes Forever' offer insightful content on Sousa's legacy and the film's history, though marred by aspect ratio distortion and poor audio quality; highlights include expert discussions, an alternate UK title sequence, interactive galleries, and a detailed booklet.

Movie: 61

"Stars and Stripes Forever" on Blu-ray offers a feel-good, technically faithful depiction of John Philip Sousa’s life, though it diverges into fictional subplots to add drama. With its upbeat musical numbers and old-fashioned charm, it's an educational and entertaining look at simpler times, perfectly remastered for today's audiences.

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.