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    Undertow
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 96 (May 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jamie Bell, Josh Lucas, Devon Alan & Dermot Mulroney

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    www.Unitedartists.com
    www.underrrtowmovie.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director David Gordon Green and actor Jamie Bell, a Josh Lucas-introduced 28-minute featurette, two deleted scenes, a photo montage, the theatrical trailer, and bonus trailers. There is also an anti-piracy up-front ad.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 1008113
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Violence
    (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): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2004
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 04/26/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): David Gordon Green
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    John (Mulroney) and his sons Chris (Bell) and Tim (Alan), who live a solitary life on a rural Georgian farm, are surprised when John

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits a satisfying color palette, with accurate fleshtones, rich hues, and deep blacks. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though some smearing is evident. The picture can have a dim appearance, that is suitable for the subject matter and is a visual aid in heightening the suspense. Edge enhancement can be a problem, and there is some pixelization noticed at times. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    Without much depth into the surrounds, the Dolby

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