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    Bomb The System
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 103 (Dec 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Mark Webber, Jaclyn DeSantis, Jade Yorker & Gano Grills

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
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    Special Features
    Special features include four deleted scenes; two graffiti artists at work shorts: "Video Graf" (four minutes), and "Truck Job" (three minutes); a five minute interview with Lee; 11 minutes with Semz; and three minutes with Bonz; an 18-minute behind-the-scenes featurette; the U.S. theatrical trailer; an alternate trailer; additional Palm Pictures trailers; weblinks; and a poster.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Palm Pictures
    (Catalog Number): 3117
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Pervasive language, drug use, some violence and sexuality/nudity.
    (Retail Price): $24.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 91
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2003
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 10/11/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Adam Bhala Lough
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    Story Synopsis:
    While graffiti is seen as a destructive and illegal crime to many, it's considered an art and a way of life to others. Anthony "Blest" Campo(Webber) is a New York City tagger, and despite the death of his brother, run-ins with the law, and pressures from society, his addiction and way of life encourages him to "Bomb The System" no matter what the outcome may be. (Tricia Spears)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.82:1 DVD picture exhibits quality that is stylized and suitable for the storytelling. Colors are nicely saturated, although delineation can be limited. Some scenes are extremely desaturated and a stark chromatic contrast to the otherwise colorful picture. Film grain adds a gritty texture, and there are occasional flecks of dirt noticed, but the look is edgy and complementary. Pixelization and edge enhancement are not too much a problem with this title. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    Although each of the channels in the Dolby

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