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    Oklahoma!


    Special Edition
    Genre: Musical

    Reviewed In Issue 102 (Nov 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood, Eddie Albert, James Whitmore, Shirley Jones & Rod Steiger

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating:
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Special Features
    Special features on Disc One include feature commentary by Ted Chapin and Hugh Fordin, optional singalong lyrics on entire film or as individual songs only, the theatrical teaser, a songs-only chapter list, and upfront ads. Disc Two includes feature commentary by Shirley Jones and Nick Redman, optional singalong lyrics on entire film or as individual songs only, two vintage stage excerpts: "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'" performed by Gordon MacRae and "People Will Say We're In Love" performed by Gordon MacRae and Florence Henderson, the theatrical teaser, theatrical trailer, stills galleries, a songs-only chapter list, and of course, upfront ads.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2230843
    (MPAA Rating): G
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $26.98
    (DVD Type): Two DVD-9 Discs
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 148/140
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1955
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 11/15/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): Yes

     Credits Information

    (Director): Fred Zinnemann
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    Story Synopsis:
    Academy Award

    DVD Picture:


    Soundtrack:
    This latest DVD release features a Dolby Digital 5.0-channel soundtrack (unlike the 5.1-channel soundtrack of the previous release), which is a joy to listen to, with beautifully restored music and pristine dialogue and vocals. The low end of the frequency spectrum can sound slightly unfulfilled, although the front left and right channels can drop down into the 30 Hz range. Dialogue is directionalized across the front three screen channels to match on-screen location, which is imaged well. Occasionally dialogue can sound unnatural, like the subject is indoors when they are actually outdoors. A heavy dose of background hiss can be heard throughout the presentation, which can become distracting. The overall level is slightly higher in this release, with slightly better fidelity in the detail across the board. (Danny Richelieu)

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