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    Casper
    1995 / Widescreen Special Edition
    Genre: Family

    Reviewed In Issue 79 (Dec 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle & Malachi Pearson (The Voice Of Casper)

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4.5
    DTS Sound Rating: 5
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    As for the spooktacular extras on this disc, listen to director Brad Silberling


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 23794
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Mild language and thematic elements
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 100
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1995
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/23/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Brad Silberling
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Casper is a kid

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that can be appropriately dark, but with excellent contrast to reveal all the details, sets, and props in the haunted house. Colors are rich and well balanced, with natural

    Soundtrack:
    Though the production of the 5.1 audio is over eight years old, the creativity and the crafting of the soundstage should certainly be on par with the standout productions of today. The dimensionality is liberal, engaging, and downright remarkable throughout. There

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