Many of these films feature Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, two stalwart and happy performers in Back to the Beach, who in those earlier films portrayed the darker side of humanity. Beneath all of these “party” and “beach” monikers lay some of the finest and darkest noir since the 1940s – many from the pen of the great John Paxton.
Rarely have there been a series of motion pictures dealing with the darkest attributes of the human soul.
Paramount’s new Blu-ray of Back to the Beach, with the number 34 on the spine, is a colorful effort. I have no idea if the grain is correct or real, as it doesn’t matter in this situation. What we want are jelly bean colors, blue water and most important, wonderful flesh tones surrounding all those bikinis.
Tremendously entertaining – nominated for four Academy Awards, Back to the Beach is one of those treasures that one will want to pass down from generation to generation, warranting that special spot in the Paramount Presents pantheon.
Image – 5
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – Yes
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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