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    National Security
    Genre: Action Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 74 (July 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore, Bill Duke, Eric Roberts, Timothy Busfield & Robinne Lee

    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: 2.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.sonypictures.com
    Special Features
    Special features include director Dennis Dugan


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 07820
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Violence, language and some sensuality
    (Retail Price): $27.94
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 88
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2003
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 05/27/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Dennis Dugan
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    Special Notes:
    Also available in a DVD 3-pack with "Money Train" and "Blue Streak."

    Story Synopsis:
    After being convicted on a bogus police brutality charge, Hank Rafferty (Zahn) is sent to prison for six months. When he gets out the only job he can find is that of a security guard, but that

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a boldly colored picture that can slightly push oversaturation at times, with fleshtones appearing a bit reddish. Otherwise, the color scheme can be well balanced, with bright colors and deep blacks. Images are generally sharp, though the smearing or loss of finer details is occasionally noticed. Edge enhancement is an occasional nuisance, especially in the higher contrast scenes, and minor pixelization is detected. (Suzanne Hodges) The disc also includes a modified 1.33:1 (4:3) presentation (not reviewed).

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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