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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Joe Gould


    Genre: Comedy Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 45 (Jan/Feb 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Ian Holm, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Hope Davis, Steve Martin & Susan Sarandon

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Special Features
    Includes a short featurette, cast biographies, the theatrical trailer, and a production notes booklet.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): USA Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 963060132-2
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated R for some language and brief nudity.
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 110
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1999
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/26/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Stanley Tucci
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the stories

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD has a stylized look that enhances the 1940s setting of the movie. Colors are well balanced, and fairly muted, but with natural fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp, with fine detail noticed in backgrounds and clothing details, though some scenes appear slightly soft and hazy. While edge enhancement is noticed on occasion, the picture is very solid, with little detected pixelization. Minor source element artifacts are apparent, but do not distract. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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