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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Departed, The
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 119 (Apr 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson & Alec Baldwin

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Critics' Composite Score: 4.5
Internet Links
www.thedeparted.com

Special Features
The only special feature on Disc One of the DVD is the theatrical trailer. Now wait, don


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 113288
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

For strong brutual violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content, and drug material
(Retail Price): $28.98
(DVD Type): Two DVD-9 Discs
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 151
(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): 02/13/07
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Martin Scorsese
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
No one likes a mole, especially mob boss Frank Costello (Nicholson), and he is sure he has one in his inner circle. But he is not the only

DVD Picture:
While details are generally captured well in the anamorphically enhanced 2.38:1 DVD picture, pixel breakup can distract from many shots. Black levels are deep, and shadow delineation is decent, which can make for a pleasantly deep image. Colors and fleshtones generally look natural. Source element artifacts, such as dirt and a heavy grain structure, are easily noticeable, and strong edge enhancement can become a distraction. It

Soundtrack:
The Dolby