BLU-RAY REVIEW

Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris

Featured In Issue 263, September/October 2022

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(Studio/Distributor):
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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(MPAA Rating):
PG
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(Retail Price):
$34.98
(Disc Type):
Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
(Widescreen Edition):
Yes
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(Running Time In Minutes):
116
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Color
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Yes
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Yes
(Regional Coding):
A
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(Theatrical Release):
Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release):
No
(Disc Release Date):
9/6/2022
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(Director):
Anthony Fabian
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DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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"Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris" tells a humorously heartwarming tale about a London housecleaner, Ada Harris (Lesley Manville) who thinks her lonely life might turn around if she can become the owner of a Christian Dior gown. Saying goodbye to her friends won't be easy, and neither will be winning over elite people in Paris from Madame Colbert (Isabell Huppert) to idealistic accountant André (Lucas Bravo). But Ada's irrepressible charm just might end up saving the whole House of Dior in this uplifting story of how an ordinary woman becomes an extraordinary inspiration by daring to follow her dreams. (Gary Reber)

Special features include three deleted and extended scenes (HD 04:24), gag reel (HD 05:14), upfront previews and a Movies Anywhere digital copy.

The 2.39:1 1080p AVC picture, reviewed on a Sony Bravia Z9D 4K Ultra HD HDR display, upconverted to 2160p with greater resolution and luminance, was photographed digitally and sourced from a 2K master Digital Intermediate format. The picture is beautiful with natural imagery throughout. Color saturation exhibits warm and rich hues that are captivating. Every color pops with warmth and naturalness. Flesh tones are perfectly natural. Contrast is excellent with deep black levels, revealing shadow delineation and natural white levels. Resolution is excellent with sharp imagery throughout. Fine detail is exhibited in facial features such as skin pores, lines, hair, and makeup. The detail in the fabrics of the beautiful dresses are exquisite. The costume design is by legendary designer Jenny Beavan, who picked up her third Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Cruella. Object textures abound in every scene. This is a beautifully photographed picture that is colorful and captivating. (Gary Reber)

The DTS=HD Master Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack is dialogue focused with wonderful spatial integration. Atmospherics are totally realistic and enhance the the wonderful ambiance of every scene. Sound effects also enhance the realistic sonics. Deep bass is occasional and dynamic. Surround envelopment at times encompasses the soundfield. The orchestral score is wonderful and nicely complementary. But the real fun is the dialogue with its commoner sensibilities. This is a terrific holosonic® soundtrack. (Gary Reber)