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    The D Train

    Picture4
    Sound3.5
    WSR Score3
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    2048190
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Strong sexual material, nudity, language and drug use.
    (Retail Price):
    $$39.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    101
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
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    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    (Disc Release Date):
    9/1/2015
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    (Director):
    Jarrad Paul & Andrew Mogel
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    "The D Train" is about Dan Landsman (Black), who for all his life has never been the cool guy. He hopes to change everything by befriending former high school hero Oliver Lawless (Marsden) and convincing him to show up at their class reunion. However, Dan's plan hilariously backfires as the unpredictable Oliver proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. (Gary Reber)

    The 1080p AVC picture exhibits an overall soft, undistinguished appearance, yet is decent enough to pass as technically satisfying. Resolution at times is revealing of subtle detail in facial features, hair, and other elements of suburban and city textures. The color palette is naturally hued with an overall warmth accentuated with the occasional vibrancy, especially in the brighter scenes. Fleshtones appear natural throughout. Contrast is decent, with balanced blacks and shadows that at times reveal subtle detail. Overall, this is a satisfying, though not impressive, picture experience. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack is conventionally produced with a screen focus on dialogue, which generally is well integrated spatially. Atmospherics are also frontal focused with the occasional special effect, such as car squelches and airplane engines. But otherwise, surround dimensionality is limited to the lively music score, including the club and reunion scenes. Deep bass is energized in the music tracks. Overall, this is pretty much a frontal-focused soundtrack centered on dialogue. (Gary Reber)

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