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Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Torn between two men-one, a married attorney, the other, an unmarried veteran-a commercial artist finds herself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle when she does the right thing" and marries the veteran.
Starring: Joan Crawford, Dana Andrews, Henry Fonda, Ruth Warrick, Martha Stewart (I)Romance | 100% |
Drama | 57% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 16-bit)
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Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
As melodramas go from the 1940s, “Daisy Kenyon” has the advantage of a sharp cast and a surprisingly authentic handling of marital and relationship woes. An adaptation of Elizabeth Janeway’s novel, the picture offers director Otto Preminger a chance to toy with the conventions of a traditional love triangle. However, instead of giving in to syrup, the helmer (along with screenwriter David Hertz) maintain a slightly acidic tone to the feature, treating the confusion, hysteria, and growing bitterness with the authenticity it deserves before returning to formulaic events.
The AVC encoded image (1.33:1 aspect ratio) presentation doesn't feature a problematic source, but wear and tear is visible throughout the viewing experience. Scratches are on view, wavering in intensity, and some fade comes through periodically, leading to milkier black levels. Detail goes about as it can go here, with Crawford's glamour lighting hilariously extreme at times, softening the frame to erase aging. Still, certain shots keep their texture, and the male leads are more open for inspection, including facial responses and thick costuming. Grain is fine and filmic.
The DTS-HD MA sound mix is limited, but it finds a comfortable level of engagement, leading with dialogue exchanges that always keep emotional surges in control, while hushed encounters aren't lost. Scoring cues sound big, supporting melodramatic intent, preserving instrumentation. Atmospherics are basic but present. Mild hiss is detected.
"Daisy Kenyon" ends up in a courtroom in its third act, which applies the brakes on an already leisurely story of confused feelings. It's an unnecessary detour, but performances keep the material alert, riding the line between sudsy declarations of need and more realistic expectations of others. Perhaps Preminger is dealing with studio and audience demands for a fluffier viewing experience, but he manages to sneak some honesty into the effort.
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