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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Protector, The
Genre: Action Adventure

Reviewed In Issue 63 (Aug 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello & Roy Chiao

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

Special Features
Includes a jackie Chan filmography, and a trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 22816
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(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): 95
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1985
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 06/04/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): James Glickenhaus
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Do not let the opening scene fool you, this is not a Duran Duran music video, but rather Jackie Chan

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a generally pleasing picture. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though some scenes are softly focused or appear slightly smeared. Color saturation appears slightly dated, but otherwise exhibits good balance. Fleshtones appear somewhat reddish, but blacks are deep and solid. Contrast is a bit low, but shadow delineation is satisfactory. The source element is revealing of some dirt and film grain. Pixelization can be a problem, but edge enhancement is minimal. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby