Making its Blu-ray debut, this comedy classic starring legends Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin is a riotous tale of body-swapping misadventures. Bachelor Roger Cobb (Martin) is a lawyer who dreams of playing jazz. Edwina Cutwater (Tomlin) is a millionairess who dreams of inhabiting a new body. But the guru responsible for Edwina’s soul relocation goofs, and she ends up in a very different body…Roger’s! Now, with one half of himself controlled by Edwina — and his job and sanity in jeopardy — Roger is in for a wild and crazy ride that will show him both what manhood really means, and the hilarity that can result when two literally become one.

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Video Quality

All of Me finally makes its Blu-Ray debut with a 1080p transfer that is among the weaker ones we have seen from the Vestron line. Even still, it proves to be an upgrade from any previous release. There are no details provided about the origins of the transfer, but this appears to be derived from either an underwhelming source or a dated master that has not had a substantial amount of work done to it. The rumor is that the original film elements were destroyed in the Universal fire in 2008, but we cannot substantiate that claim. The Vestron line is no stranger to using older masters, but consumers may balk at the additional cost that comes from being part of the Lionsgate Limited imprint as opposed to the budget releases from the past several years. We appreciate having this in HD in some form rather than it being MIA forever, but fans should keep expectations in check.

The transfer has thankfully not been DNR’d to hell and retains its naturally filmic qualities with only intermittent instances of inconsistent or clumpy grain. This is far from the crispest transfer we have ever seen, but there is some fine detail in the landscapes, production design, and texture of the clothing. Quality shifts from location to location as the film can look either pleasantly clear and detailed or soft and lacking crisp outlines. There are fleeting specks of print damage present in the transfer that did not get cleaned up, but debris is kept to a minimum. Colors are a bit lifeless outside of small bursts of saturation in some of the outdoor events. Largely, the color timing feels a bit askew or anemic. Black levels could use some work, but they are acceptable in their depth. Highlights avoid the worst instances of blooming. We wished this looked better, but it will get the job done who want a passable HD transfer.

Audio Quality

Lionsgate Home Entertainment brings us this new Blu-Ray with the original lossless theatrical LPCM 2.0 mix that holds up better than the video side of things. The track confidently and accurately reproduces the soundscape of the narrative. Dialogue holds up without issue, coming through clearly without being drowned out by the music or sound effects. The environmental effects are firm, from the milling about at the party to the voiceover taking place within Roger’s head. The stereo track really helps the movie feel a bit more spacious. The music that always holds up with top-notch fidelity. This track accomplishes what it sets out to do. Optional English, English (SDH), and Spanish subtitles are provided on this disc.

Special Features

Audio Commentary: Film Historian Joe Ramoni delivers an informative commentary track in which he discusses the creation of the film, the careers of the talent at the time, the legacy of the film, and so much more.

Back In The Bowl – An Interview with Screenwriter Phil Alden Robinson: A new 26-minute interview with the writer in which he discusses the development of the script, learning from Carl Reiner, the unusual collaborations with Lily Tomlin, the evolving nature of various characters, and more.

Bodies Behaving Badly – A Video Essay by Film Critic Cerise Howard: A nearly 29-minute visual essay that explores the body swap genre, challenging gender norms, and more.

Hilarity Ensues – A Video Essay by Hollywood Historian Staci Layne Wilson: A nearly 17-minute visual essay that explores the comedic output of the stars, how their talents are utilized throughout All of Me, and more.

Trailers: This disc provides the Theatrical Trailer (2:35) and the Teaser Trailer (1:29).

TV Spots (2:12)
Still Gallery (7:18)

Final Thoughts

All of Me is an amusing outing from Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin that is not name-checked very often when discussing either performer. Tomlin is somewhat hindered by not having a physical presence on screen for much of the runtime, but she makes the most of her role. Martin is given a chance to really tap into his physical comedy prowess, but you should also be on the lookout for some surprising pathos that comes through at different points. It is not the last word on “body swap” movies, but it is a good time for anyone who enjoys either performer. Lionsgate Home Entertainment has released a new Blu-Ray through their Vestron Video Collector’s Series featuring an inconsistent A/V presentation and a valuable array of special features. Recommended

All of Me is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray exclusively through Lionsgate Limited.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Lionsgate Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.