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7.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag along with a playboy on a boat trip that finds them on a tropical island, where a jewel thief has sinister plans for them.
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Virginia Bruce, Robert Paige (IV), Lionel AtwillComedy | 100% |
Musical | 45% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.36:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
A wealthy playboy in need of speed, Tommy (Robert Paige) rents a city bus to take him from Chicago to L.A., on his way to compete in a yacht race to Hawaii. Bus drivers Algy (Bud Abbott) and Wellington (Lou Costello) find themselves in trouble for granting such a request, soon joining Tommy’s yachting team, which is threated by Joan (Virginia Bruce), who tries to sabotage her competition. Tommy elects to kidnap Joan, but his plans are thwarted by the woman, who knocks them off course, ending up on an uncharted island. Dr. Varnoff (Lionel Atwill) lives on the volcanic location, up to no good while dealing with the natives.
The AVC encoded image (1.36:1 aspect ratio) presentation maintains the bright appeal of "Pardon My Sarong," presenting adequate textures with island life, including jungle surroundings and costuming, as native gear favors silkier dresses. Skin particulars handle well, also identifying makeup efforts. Delineation is satisfactory. Source is in decent shape, with light scratches and speckling present, along with a few blotches.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix deals with more pronounced age, as heavier hiss is present throughout the listening event. Fuzziness is detected as well. Sharpness isn't there to support dialogue exchanges, but intelligibility is never threatened, finding performances enjoyable as the actors work through dramatic and comedic moments. Musical numbers are also hampered somewhat but aren't lost, with musicianship and vocals acceptable. Sound effects are loud, adding to the cartoon mood.
Scattered laughs are found in "Pardon My Sarong," though it does have some production heft with island sets and dance numbers, and The Ink Spots are brought in to periodically entertain viewers, providing spirited performances. "Pardon My Sarong" runs out of gas fairly quickly, but it's not a lost cause, giving Abbott and Costello a series of different opponents for this escape-the-island game of goofiness.
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