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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Mr. Deeds
Widescreen
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 67 (Dec 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, Peter Gallagher, Jared Harris, Allen Covert, Erick Avari & John Turturro

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
Internet Links
http://www.sonypictures.com
http://www.mrdeeds.com
Special Features
Includes director Steven Brill and writer Tim Hurlihy audio commentary, six deleted scenes, three featurettes (the 18-minute "From Mandrake Falls To Manhattan," the seven-minute "Spare No Expense," and the seven-minute "Clothes Make The Man"), Dave Matthews Band music video for


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 07822
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Rating Reason):

Language including sexual references and some rear nudity
(Retail Price): $27.96
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 97
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2002
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 10/22/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Steven Brill
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Special Notes:
Also available in a full screen edition.

Story Synopsis:
Longfellow Deeds (Sandler) is a big-fisted, honest guy who doesn

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD offers a bright, colorful picture that nicely supports the lighthearted storytelling. Hues are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are also nicely balanced. Images are sharp and detailed, allowing viewers to fully appreciate that no expense was spared on the sets. Sometimes, the picture appears a bit smeared. Still, there is a bit of pixelization noticed and edge enhancement can be offensive at times. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
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