Rating summary
| Movie |  | 4.0 |
| Video |  | 3.5 |
| Audio | | 3.5 |
| Extras |  | 3.0 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
She Done Him Wrong Blu-ray Movie Review
A comedy classic with Mae West and Cary Grant.
Reviewed by Neil Lumbard August 21, 2021
She Done Him Wrong is a worthwhile comedy-drama with a historical bent. The feature-film is produced by William LeBaron
(The Very Idea, The General Died at Dawn). With a must-see performance by Mae West, fans of
classic comedies won't want to miss it.
Lady Lou (Mae West) is a night club singer exploring music and stardom in the 1890s. As Lou's success explodes, she finds herself
with many eligible bachelor suitors interested in her hand: including the witty Captain Cummings (Cary Grant). Even as Lou resists swarms of gifts
from the suitors, her heart must decide who to love. Will Lady Lou find her soulmate?
The heart of the film resides in the wonderful performances. Mae West and Cary Grant are both exceptional in the film. West carries herself well
and provides a bravado performance with an outstanding level of charm. Grant is similarly outstanding and full of classical wit and charm.
The production has a number of impressive merits. The art direction by Robert Usher (No Time for Love, Hold Back the Dawn)
shines and helps to tell the story. The sets and production design elements are top-notch and fit the filmmaking well. There are many great
elements at play here: a terrific effort through-and-through. Another wonderful component resides in the creative costumes designed by Edith Head
(The Sting, Roman Holiday). The costumes showcase Mae West quite well.
The incredible Mae West.
The music composed by John Leipold (The Big Wheel, Two Yanks in Trinidad) added to the production merits as well. The score
provides the film with a sense of wonder that adds an element of charm that fits the material. The music ebbs and flows well with the visual
component of the filmmaking.
The cinematography by Charles Lang (Charade, Some Like It Hot) is stunning. The black-and-white cinematographic element
provides the filmmaking with a sense of style that is impossible to ignore. The visuals soar and the film plays all the better for it.
The screenplay by Mae West (My Little Chickadee, Klondike Annie), Harvey F. Thew (Love in the Desert, Song
of the West), and John Bright (The Kid from Cleveland, The Public Enemy) is one of the greatest components of She
Done Him Wrong. The script is one of the strongest of the Mae West classics and there is a lot of charming elements to the story. The characters
were well developed throughout and the dialogue was exceptional as well.
Directed by Lowell Sherman (The Royal Bed, Bachelor Apartment), She Done Him Wrong is an altogether entertaining
classic that has withstood the test of time. The production merits are superb and the filmmaking excels on a number of levels. Edited by Alexander
Hall (The Great Lover, Here Comes Mr. Jordan), She Done Him Wrong is a cinematic delight that Mae West and Cary Grant
fans won't want to miss.
She Done Him Wrong Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
Arriving on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber, She Done Him Wrong is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high definition in the original
theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1 full frame. The Blu-ray release is impressive and manages to preserve the presentation of the film well. The encode
is effective throughout and there were no significant issues with print wear or damage. Black levels were reasonable and the black-and-white
cinematography shines.
She Done Him Wrong Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
The release is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio mono. The lossless audio on the release is top-notch and sounds clear throughout the
presentation. Dialogue is crisp and clear (and well-defined) throughout. The sound-quality on She Done Him Wrong never struggles to preserve
the soundtrack. There were no egregious issues to report in regards to hiss, crackle, warps, pops, or clicks. A satisfying audio mix.
Optional English subtitles are provided.
She Done Him Wrong Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
Audio Commentary by Film Historian David Del Valle
Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kat Ellinger
Exclusive Introduction by Turner Classic Movies Host Robert Osborne (SD, 2:18)
She Done Him Wrong Cartoon (SD, 7:56)
The release also includes a selection of trailers promoting other releases available from distributor Kino Lorber: Night After Night
(SD, 2:39), I'm No Angel (SD, 1:58), Belle of the Nineties (HD, 1:54), Goin' to Town (SD, 1:42), Every Day's A
Holiday (HD, 2:27), and My Little Chickadee (SD, 1:36).
She Done Him Wrong Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
She Done Him Wrong is an entertaining comedy classic. The production has terrific merits that shine throughout the film. The real
star of the show is the cast: Mae West and Cary Grant are both terrific here and their performances help to make the film the beloved classic that it is.
The Blu-ray has an impressive presentation and is well worth picking up for fans. Highly recommended.
