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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Man From Elysian Fields, The
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 72 (May 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Andy Garcia, Mick Jagger, Julianna Margulies, Olivia Williams, James Coburn, Michael Des Barres & Richard Bradford

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.sonypictures.com

Special Features
Includes audio commentary by the director, writer, and star Andy Garcia, and filmographies.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 00272
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Language and sexual content
(Retail Price): $29.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 106
(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): 03/18/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): George Hickenlooper
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Byron Tiller (Garcia) is a struggling writer trying to provide for his family in the way he knows best. But when his editor has no interest in his latest manuscript, Byron finds himself desperate for income. When Luther Fox (Jagger) approaches Byron with an offer to come to work for his male escort service Elysian Fields, Inc., Byron decides to take him up on it. Without letting his wife (Margulies) know of his plans, "The Man From Elysian Fields" soon finds himself caught up in his sordid new world, thereby destroying all that he was trying to save. (Tricia Littrell)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a satisfying picture, with colors that appear fully saturated and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are generally sharp and nicely detailed, though some scenes appear slightly soft. Pixelization causes a digital breakup of finer details at times. There is some grain and dirt inherent in the source element, but rarely does its presence seem excessive. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby