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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Far From Heaven
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 72 (May 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis & James Rebhorn

    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: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    http://www.farfromheavenmovie.com
    Special Features
    Includes the director


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 22456
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Mature thematic elements, sexual content, brief violence and language
    (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): 108
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2002
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 04/01/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Todd Haynes
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Cathy Whitaker

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a rich picture that is visually complementary to the period of the story. Contrast can seem a bit low at times, and the picture has a slightly dim appearance. Colors are rich and fully saturated, with accurate fleshtones and deep, solid blacks. Unfortunately, there is some pixelization that causes the breakup of finer details and creates a

    Soundtrack:
    The 5.1-channel sound mix is quite

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