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    Salton Sea, The
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 66 (Nov 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Val Kilmer, Vincent D

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.saltonseamovie.com
    http://www.castle-rock.com
    http://www.warnervideo.com
    Special Features
    Includes 10-minutes worth of cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew filmographies, an interesting 8-minute design featurette, and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 18882
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Strong violence, drug use and some sexuality
    (Retail Price): $26.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/10/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): D. J. Caruso
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    When Thom Van Allen (Kilmer) and his wife get caught in the crossfire of drug thieves in "The Salton Sea," his life spirals deep into the numbing underworld of tweakers. There, he transforms himself into Danny Parker, and quietly waits to exact his revenge. Vincent D

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a picture with stylized colors to give certain scenes appropriate moodiness. That said, hues are well balanced with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp and exhibit nicely rendered detail. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended due to the dim nature of the picture, though contrast and shadow delineation are generally satisfying. Edge enhancement can be downright obtrusive, but bothersome pixelization is minimal. The source element is revealing of some dirt. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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