: Reviewers from Blu-ray.com highlight a "period sheen" that accentuates the lavish costumes and sets, with finely rendered grain and richly saturated colors.
: The transfer maintains deep, solid blacks, which is crucial for the film's many night scenes and the shadowy aesthetic of its 1930s setting.
: Production was famously troubled; original director Blake Edwards was fired and replaced by Richard Benjamin. Additionally, Burt Reynolds suffered a severe jaw injury on the first day of filming that reportedly affected his performance and health for years. City Heat (1984) 1080p
: Private Investigator Mike Murphy’s partner is murdered after trying to blackmail a mobster, forcing Murphy to reunite with his former partner, Lt. Speer, to prevent a full-scale mob war.
: The film is presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of approximately 93–97 minutes . Movie Overview & Reception : Reviewers from Blu-ray
: While the film was highly anticipated for its star power, critics at the time—including Roger Ebert —found the script and execution uneven. However, modern retrospective reviews often view it as a fun, "amiable" bit of fluff that lets two legends play with their established screen personas.
: The film features a strong supporting cast, including Jane Alexander , Madeline Kahn , Rip Torn , Irene Cara , and Richard Roundtree . Additionally, Burt Reynolds suffered a severe jaw injury
The Blu-ray release from features a 1080p AVC-encoded transfer sourced from a 2K scan of an interpositive.