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    Mothman Prophecies, The
    Genre: Thriller

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

    Stars:
    Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, Debra Messing, Lucinda Jenney & Alan Bates

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.themothmanlives.com
    http://www.cthe.com
    http://www.sonypictures.com
    Special Features
    Includes the Low music video


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 07808
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Terror, some sexuality and language
    (Retail Price): $27.96
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 119
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/04/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Mark Pellington
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on true events and the book by John A. Keel,

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD has an edgy visual style to complement the eerie storytelling. Film grain inherent in the source is used to give the picture a gritty appearance. There are many scenes which were digitally manipulated to add even more visual intrigue. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep, silvery blacks. At times, the picture has a cold, highly contrasted characteristic. Images are sharp and nicely detailed, with pleasing definition. Unfortunately, edge enhancement can be quite bothersome. There is also a bit of pixelization noticed. (Suzanne Hodges) Also includes a modified 1.33:1 version (not reviewed) on the disc

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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