Further restorative work took place in the digital domain before the transfer was down converted to NTSC for this DVD release. Whatever blemishes remain after the film and video restoration are only minor. Costumes and settings tend to be deeply saturated and completely stable, without a hint of chroma noise of smearing being evident. The intense reds on display during Monroe's Heat Wave number are a knockout. Flesh tones usually look good during the presentation, but appear pale in contrast to their surroundings.
Blacks appear very accurate, plus the image has smooth contrast and a good sense of depth.
Digital compression artifacts remain out of sight, thanks to clean dual layer authoring. This is a big fifties style mix, which directional dialogue that follows the actors placement on the screen. I like the way the voices move across the forward soundstage and wish I had a front projection system to complement the audio, bringing me closer to a big wide CinemaScope experience. The surround channels kicks in during a couple of moments during the film, but when it s not there, it isn't really missed. Additionally, Merman's bigger than life voice manages to stop the show every time she sings.