The African Queen

(Paramount Home Entertainment, 3.23.2010)

One of the most beloved films in the history of Hollywood, The African Queen is finally making its long overdue debut on DVD. For years, fans have been begging for a release of this scrappy comic adventure featuring what may be the finest performances of Humpherey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn's storied careers. It's also one of John Huston's most charmingly laid back, yet utterly enthralling pictures. A cursory glance at the transfer on this disc -- I'll take a closer look when I get my hands on the Blu-ray -- suggests that it was worth the wait. Paramount has not only cleaned-up the film, they've also dared to remove distracting distortion from the original rear projection shots, giving the film a visual clarity it never quite achieved, but always desperately wanted.

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