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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    November
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 104 (Jan 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Courteney Cox, James Le Gros, Michael Ealy, Nora Dunn, Nick Offerman & Anne Archer

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 2
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    Special Features
    Director Greg Harrison is featured in two audio commentary tracks: one with screenwriter Benjamin Brand and the other with cinematographer Nancy Schreiber. In addition, there is an alternate opening sequence, a conversation with composer and visual effects artist Lew Baldwin, and three photo galleries (Sophie's portfolio, Jesse's portfolio, and behind-the-scenes photos). There are also up-front ads.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 10893
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For violence and some language
    (Retail Price): $24.96
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 78
    (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): 12/20/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Greg Harrison
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Photographer Sophie Jacobs (Cox) is understandably suffering from guilt, sadness, and horrible visions after her boyfriend is murdered while she waits outside a convenience store one November evening. Despite failed attempts to move on with her life, a slide photo surfaces that forces Sophie to focus on solving the mystery behind the crime. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The DV-originated imagery is drab and understated on this anamorphically enhanced 1.82:1 DVD. Images are sharp and detailed, although finer details and textures are lacking. Video noise is noticed, especially in the darker scenes. There are also edge halos evident in higher contrasted segments. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    With its interesting mix, the Dolby

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