All of Me Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		3.5
Audio		3.5
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

All of Me Blu-ray Movie Review

All of Me is an entertaining and charming classic comedy. Based on the novel "Me Two" by Ed Davis. Adapted by Henry Olek. Produced by Stephen J. Friedman (The Last Picture Show, The Big Easy). Starring Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin.

Edwina Cutwater (Lily Tomlin) is a dying multimillionaire who manages to have her soul transferred into another body. Yet things get out of hand and the soul ends up in the body of lawyer Roger Cobb (Steve Martin) instead of the target destination. Now the two are paired together as zany antics unfold while trying to figure out if there is any way to fix things.

The performances add a lot to the comedy. Steve Martin is especially compelling in the leading role. Martin is one of the funniest and most charming comedic actors in film history. Martin delivers an exceptional performance in the film. Martin showcases his knack for physical comedy beautifully. Supporting Martin, Tomlin delivers an impressive performance as well. The comedic chemistry is undeniable between the two actors.

Composed by Patrick Williams (Lou Grant, Jewels), All of Me is well-done and the music adds a good element to the story. The score is a nice backdrop to the on-screen antics. The score highlights the comedic sensibilities of the filmmaking.

The cinematography by Richard H. Kline (The Andromeda Strain, Soylent Green) is an impressive part of the production. The cinematography by Kline is well-done throughout. All of Me is a beautiful looking comedic gem and the filmic visuals add to the fun.

Edited by Bud Molin (The Jerk, Summer Rental), All of Me is well paced. The comedic timing is well highlighted by the editing oversight. The vision for the film is all the better and clearer as a result.

The production designs by Edward C. Carfagno (Time After Time, Pale Rider) impress in spades, too. The design efforts add comedic fun. The sensibilities of the production effort help the comedy to unfold.

The screenplay by Phil Alden Robinson (Field of Dreams, Sneakers) is one of the greatest strengths of the film. The script has a fun concept. The dialogue is well written. The characterizations are well done. The screenplay brings the over-the-top antics to life in a fun way.

Directed by Carl Reiner (The Jerk, Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid), All of Me is a comedy gem that is well worth discovery or rediscovery. The classic comedy All of Me is certainly a great showcase for Steve Martin and his comedic acting chops. All of Me is well worthwhile for that reason alone – with the direction by Carl Reiner compelling throughout.

All of Me Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Umbrella Entertainment, All of Me is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 widescreen. The high-definition transfer remains faithful to the original cinematography. The filmic transfer capably showcases the film and its comedic style. An engaging presentation of the film.

All of Me Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. The lossless audio is clear and engaging. Dialogue is crisp and easy to understand. The score is well reproduced and highlighted on the release. A solid lossless presentation.

All of Me Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The limited edition comes with a deluxe chipboard artbox, booklet, and poster.

On disc supplements:

Audio Commentary with podcasters, writers, and film analysts The Wives Colangelo

Interview with actor Victoria Tennant (HD, 19:40)

The Odd Couple – Journalist David Michael Brown on Steve Martin & Carl Reiner's Funny Friendship (HD, 12:03)

Trailer (SD, 2:08)

All of Me Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

All of Me is a compelling classic comedy. Steve Martin is incredible in the film and gives it his all. The film is worth seeing for his performance alone. The supporting cast does a great job, too. The Blu-ray release provides a solid high-definition transfer, lossless audio, and a selection of bonus features. The limited-edition release comes packaged as a gorgeous box-set edition. Highly recommended.