The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray (original) (raw)

Kino Lorber | 1972 | 105 min | Rated PG | Mar 22, 2016

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The War Between Men and Women

(1972)

The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray offers solid video and decent audio in this enjoyable Blu-ray release

Peter, a cartoonist, has successfully avoided marriage for his entire life...until he meets Theresa. Peter and Theresa couldn't be more wrong for one another, but Cupid has a sense of humor and soon the pair find themselves dangerously close to living happily ever after. If they can overcome flirtatious ex-husbands, clashing lifestyles and Peter's potential blindness, they might just see their relationship for what it is...true love.

For more about The War Between Men and Women and the The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray release, see the The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray Review published by Brian Orndorf on March 7, 2016 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5.

Director: Melville Shavelson
Writers: Melville Shavelson

, James Thurber
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Barbara Harris, Jason Robards, Herb Edelman, Lisa Gerritsen, Severn Darden
Producer: Jack Lemmon

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The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf, March 7, 2016

Sincere sexism and comedy is an uncomfortable mix, but 1972's "The War Between Men and Women" gives the tonal nightmare a try. Starring Jack Lemmon and Barbara Harris, the feature is dripping with acid, with director Melville Shavelson ("Yours, Mine and Ours") working to locate lightness to a diseased lead character. The mission is impossible, but "The War Between Men and Women" is inventive with its odyssey into the black heart of relationship cynicism, blending animation and fantasy with a more sobering reality, given a certain spin by the talented cast.

Lemmon's acting challenge is mighty in "The War Between Men and Women." Portraying a bitter, mean cartoonist nursing female issues and troubles with degenerative eye problems, the actor is tasked with making a monster somewhat human. Of course, Lemmon is skilled with this type of shading, leaning into slapstick and nervous energy, but he also maintains the man's vulnerabilities. Harris is an excellent counterweight for Lemmon, with the pair locating human touches as the movie explores a few broad extremes. There's a real thespian quest here that keeps "The War Between Men and Women" involving, studying Lemmon and Harris as they navigate a screenplay that inspects stubbornness, cruelty, and frustration. And it's all meant to be funny.

The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray, Video Quality

Making rare appearances on the home video market, "The War Between Men and Women" arrives on Blu-ray with an AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation. The recent scan brings the feature to HD with impressive clarity for period cinematography, offering compelling detail on Peter's cartoon fantasies and his apartment messiness. Facial particulars also stand out, easing the film's rare foray into subtle reactions. Primaries are welcoming, with the color palette secure, showing most confidence with costuming and artwork. Grain is managed to satisfaction, remaining filmic. Delineation is communicative. Source is filled with speckling, but broader points of damage aren't encountered.

The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray, Audio Quality

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix is hit with a large amount of shrillness, featuring crispy highs when tempers flare, and scoring is generally thin, without encouraging definition. Intelligibility isn't threatened, but dialogue exchanges aren't particularly strong, handling measured dramatics the best. Atmospherics are thick, mostly exploring street life and party scenes, while animated adventures are lubricated with more cartoony sounds.

The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray, Overall Score and Recommendation

"The War Between Men and Women" doesn't always hit its mark, with the production unsure how to back out of a few charged dramatic exchanges, and Jason Robards appears in a critical supporting role, though his character is more of a distraction, threatening to turn the feature into a sitcom. "The War Between Men and Women" isn't as cheery or meaningful as it hopes to be, but to watch Lemmon and Harris fuss with the material and character extremes is more than enough to secure a satisfying viewing.

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The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray, News and Updates

• The War Between Men and Women Blu-ray

- December 7, 2015

Kino Lorber will add to their Blu-ray catalog Melville Shavelson's comedy The War Between Men and Women (1972), starring Jack Lemmon, Barbara Harris, Jason Robards, Herb Edelman, and Lisa Eilbacher. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market in March 201 ...

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