Woody Allen is a critically acclaimed director, writer, and actor and has been one of the faces of cinema for decades. 1979’s Manhattan, like many other of his works, has its place in cinema history and fans can now own the romantic comedy drama on Blu-ray. Question is, does the film hold up after all these years?

QUALITY:
Manhattan is filmed in all black and white so the Blu-ray quality isn’t going to look amazing as say a present day film would. That being said, the film looks good for its time. Most grainy textures have been eliminated and the sound quality of great. It can be difficult to see what’s happening on screen because it can be so dark at times and the shades of grey all seem to blend together.

BONUS FEATURES:
- Theatrical Trailer

Is disappointing there aren’t any supplemental extras included besides a single trailer for the film. You’d think that after more than 30 years there would be something else to add. Still, Manhattan is a film that should be appreciated, whether or not you’re a fan of Woody Allen’s dry and intellectual sense of humor. The Blu-ray version of the film is no visual masterpiece but if you’re a fan, it’s a decent addition to any collection.

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