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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Hoot
Genre: Family

Reviewed In Issue 112 (Sept 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson, Tim Blake Nelson, Cody Linley, Neil Flynn & Clark Gregg

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.hootmovie.com

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 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): New Line Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 10359
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

For mild bullying and brief language
(Retail Price): $27.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(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): 2006
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 08/15/06
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Wil Shriner
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Thinking that blue-skied Montana was a place to finally call

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 can look good, with good color saturation and shadow delineation. Details are on the soft side, and minor pixilation and edge enhancement can be seen throughout. The standout of the picture is the color reproduction, with the well-rendered shades and hues of the Florida landscape delivered nicely. (Danny Richelieu)

Soundtrack:
While the Dolby