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Great Gatsby, The
1974
Genre: Drama Reviewed In Issue 81 (Feb 2004) Of Widescreen Review® Stars: Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Karen Black, Scott Wilson, Sam Waterston, Lois Chiles & Bruce Dern

WSR Review Scores

WSR Picture Rating:	3
DD Sound Rating:	3.5
DTS Sound Rating:	NA
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Critics' Composite Score:	3

Internet Links

http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment

Special Features

None.

DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor):	Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number):	08469
(MPAA Rating):	PG
(Rating Reason):	NA
(Retail Price):	$14.99
(DVD Type):	Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition):	Yes
(Full Screen Edition):	No
(Anamorphic Widescreen):	Yes
(Running Time In Minutes):	143
(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):	12/02/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered):	No

Credits Information

(Director):	Jack Clayton
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WSR Narrative Review

Story Synopsis:
Set during the roaring

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture exhibits soft, hazy images that are both nostalgic and moody. While the picture certainly has dated characteristics, colors can be nicely balanced, with accurate fleshtones and generally deep blacks. Flecks of dirt and plenty of film grain are inherent in the source element. There is some edge enhancement noticed at times, as well as occasional pixel breakup. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby