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    Phantom Of The Paradise


    Genre: Musical

    Reviewed In Issue 53 (Oct 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Paul Williams, William Finley, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Harold Oblong, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham & Jessica Harper

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 2.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Internet Links
    http://www.foxhome.com
    Special Features
    Includes an up-front Fox ad and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2002377
    (MPAA Rating): PG
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    (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): 92
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1974
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/04/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Brian De Palma
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Phantom Of The Paradise is an outrageous musical horror comedy filled with infectious music by composer and star Paul Williams. In a nutshell, Williams is a record tycoon haunted by a disfigured composer (Finley) he once wronged. Often compared to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, being of a similar genre and gaining a cult following.

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a generally pleasing picture, with images that are sharp and generally well defined. Colors are nicely balanced, with accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. At times, skin tones appear somewhat brownish. The picture has a dated quality, but images are quite solid and should surely please. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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