: 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 transfer maintains deep, solid blacks, which is crucial for the film's many night scenes and the shadowy aesthetic of its 1930s setting. City Heat (1984) 1080p
: The film features a strong supporting cast, including Jane Alexander , Madeline Kahn , Rip Torn , Irene Cara , and Richard Roundtree . : While the film was highly anticipated for
: 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. : The film features a strong supporting cast,
The Blu-ray release from features a 1080p AVC-encoded transfer sourced from a 2K scan of an interpositive.