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    Rambling Rose: Special Edition
    Genre:Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 03 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Robert Duvall, Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Lukas Haas.

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 5
    Sound Rating: 5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Pioneer Special Editions
    (Catalog Number): PSE92-32
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Retail Price): $74.95
    (Running Time In Minutes): 140
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Theatrical Release): 1991
    (LD Release Date): 03/01/93
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): Martha Coolidge
    (Screenplay/Written By): Calder Willingham
    (Story): NA
    (Music): Elmer Bernstein
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer): John Vallone
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    (Editor): Steven Cohen, ACE
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    (Re-Recording Mixers):
    (Executive Producers): Mario Kassar & Edgar J. Scherick
    (Co-Producers): NA
    (Producers): Renny Harlin

    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.75:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A
    (Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack):
    (Remastered Dolby Digital):
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    This Special Edition features a behind-the-scenes interview with director Martha Coolidge, commentary and more. “Rose.” played by Dern, is a lost-soul-of-a-girl whose budding sexuality upsets the close-knit family she goes to work for in 1930s Georgia.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The picture transfer is stunning and preserves the intended aspect ratio, 1.75:1. The color fidelity and balance including the yellowish tone are accurate. There is not a trace of noise or other artifacts. Clarity and detail are outstanding.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The beautiful orchestrated Elmer Bernstein musical score and the other elements of the soundtrack are superb. The Dolby Surround® envelops to nicely support the mood.
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    Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
    Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
    Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
    Superb Color Fidelity:
    Superb Cinematography:
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