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Yards, The


Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 50 (July 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg & James Caan

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.miramax.com

Special Features
Includes director


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 18276
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Rated R for language, violence and a scene of sexuality.
(Retail Price): $32.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 115
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 04/17/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered):

 Credits Information

(Director): James Gray
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Leo Handler (Wahlberg) took a fall for a bunch of friends, and he spent four years in prison paying for it. Now, all he wants is a fresh start, a good job, and a law-abiding existence. So, his Uncle Frank (Caan) helps him secure a job at

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a crisp, sharp and detailed picture, with nicely rendered contrast and shadow delineation. Colros are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. The picture has a

Soundtrack:
The Dolby