Of course, this situation doesn't sit well with her fianc e, but Pat is determined to live her life exactly as she sees fit. As you might expect, sparks fly in both the sporting arena and on the sidelines, as Pat and Mike s professional relationship begins to get personal. PAT AND MIKE features a lot of snappy dialogue and some hilarious physical humor that harkens back to Hepburn's screwball comedy days. Look for Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Gussie Moran, two of the real life sports figures from half a century ago that put in appearances in the film. There is some mild film grain present, but otherwise PAT AND MIKE features a sharp, nicely defined image.
Blacks are right on the money, plus the rich looking picture has excellent contrast and depth.
There are no problems with digital compression artifacts during the presentation. The Dolby Digital monaural soundtrack is very clean for its age and is free from distortion. Although there are the expected frequency limitations in the sound, the track is well worth amplifying for David Raksin's enjoyable score. Subtitles are available on the DVD in English and French. The basic interactive menus provide access to the standard scene selection and set up features, as well as two theatrical trailers, a cast list and production notes.