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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Dead Simple


    Genre: Dark Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 54 (Nov 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Daniel Stern, Patricia Richardson, Lacey Kohl, Sherry Stringfield & James Caan

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.artisanent.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary, interviews, bios, and trailers.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Artisan Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 11979
    (MPAA Rating): R
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    (Retail Price): $24.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): No
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2000
    (Theatrical Release): No
    (Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
    (DVD Release Date): 08/21/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Jason Bloom
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Frank Jacobs (Stern), a hapless hotel owner that has big, no, giant dreams of breaking into the country music scene. Facing a roadblock

    DVD Picture:
    The 1.85:1 DVD is not anamorphically enhanced (despite contradictory information on the jacket) and exhibits a

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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