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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Mackenna


    Genre: Western

    Reviewed In Issue 42 (Oct 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Telly Savalas, Julie Newmar, Camilla Sparv, Keenan Wynn, Ted Cassidy, Lee J. Cobb, Ramond Massey, Burgess Meredity, Anthony Quayle, Edward G. Robinson, Eli Wallach

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthv.com
    Special Features
    Includes cast and crew biographies, the original theatrical poster, production notes booklet, and bonus trailers for The Guns Of Navarone and Lawrence Of Arabia.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 03709
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 123
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1969
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/11/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): J. Lee Thompson
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    Story Synopsis:


    DVD Picture:
    Compared to the oversaturated "painted" colors of the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 15, the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD is much more refined for a more natural appearance. Colors tend toward brownish hues, typical of westerns, but rich, vivid colors are also presented without bleeding. Edge enhancement is noticed, and can sometimes be a distraction. Bothersome source element artifacts and scratches are apparent throughout. Minor pixelization is apparent for an occasional hard edge. The majority of the film was originated in 65mm, though transferred from 35mm, and, for its age, the transfer looks good.

    Soundtrack:
    The remastered Dolby

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