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    Big Trouble
    2001
    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 68 (Jan 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Tim Allen, Omar Epps, Dennis Farina, Ben Foster, Janeane Garofalo, Jason Lee, Dwight

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.video.com
    http://www.bigtrouble.net
    Special Features
    Includes a Five Minute Movie version (actually eight minutes) and audio commentary by director Barry Sonnenfeld.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Touchstone Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 24021
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language, crude humor and sex-related material
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 85
    (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): 10/08/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Barry Sonnenfeld
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the novel by Miami Herald humor columnist Dave Barry, "Big Trouble" is the hysterically chaotic story that all starts with an assassination attempt on Arthur Herk (Tucci), who had stolen money from his employer. However, at the moment of the assassination, two teenagers interlope with a squirt gun attack on Arthur

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a bright, colorful picture that is certainly satisfying for the comedic storytelling. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp overall, but some scenes exhibit a soft or slightly smeared appearance. Edge enhancement and pixelization can be bothersome, and the picture can have a

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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