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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Maxed Out
    Genre: Documentary

    Reviewed In Issue 122 (Jul/Aug 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Citizens of the United States

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Special Features
    Special features include five featurettes: the 11-minute black-and-white The Wise Use Of Credit, What Is A Credit Report? in seven minutes, a six-minute Bankruptcy: A Life-Changing Experience with Elizabeth Warren, Dave Ramsey On Personal Responsibility in an intense five minutes, and the five-minute Americans For Fairness In Lending, plus up-front previews.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Magnolia Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 10086
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $26.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 87
    (Color Type): Color With B/W Sequences
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2006
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/05/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): James Scurlock
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Mercedes. Master-planned communities. MasterCards. Maxed Out has them all...and then some. An eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and often utterly sad, documentary that explores the way Americans use credit, and the credit card companies that, according to facts brought forth in the video, seem to pray on those who are sure to default. After his viewing, Editor Gary Reber thought the Amish may be onto something. (Jack Kelley)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD looks good for a documentary, with vibrant hues and generally natural fleshtones. There are times, however, when skin can look very orange. Details can be captured well, but some pixelization can be noticed that gives the image a very digital look. Edge enhancement can also be recognized from time to time. (Danny Richelieu)

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    The Dolby

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