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Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 94 (Mar 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner & Fred Willard

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.anchorman-themovie.com

Special Features
Includes audio commentary, an eight-minute blooper reel, a nine-minute making-of featurette, a Ron Burgundy


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): DreamWorks Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 91677
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Rating Reason):

Sexual Humor, Language and Comic Violence
(Retail Price): $29.95
(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): 2004
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/28/04
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Adam McKay
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
In an age when only men anchored the news, Ron Burgundy (Ferrell) and San Diego

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits satisfying quality for the lighthearted storytelling. While some scenes appear undefined, others are generally sharp with satisfying detail. Colors are well balanced with accurate fleshtones, vibrant hues, and deep blacks. Pixelization can be noticed at times, as well as minor edge enhancement.

Soundtrack:
Typical of DVDs of this genre, the Dolby