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    Narc
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 75 (Aug 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Busta Rhymes, John Ortiz, Krista Bridges, Richard Chevolleau & Chi McBride

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.narcmovie.com
    http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by writer/director Joe Carnahan and editor John Gilroy, two 13-minute featurettes Narc: Making The Deal and Narc: The Visual Trip, the 19-minute Shooting Up featurette, and the 10-minute Narc: The Friedkin Connection segment.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 34183
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For strong brutal violence, drug content, and pervasive language
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 105
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2002
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/17/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Joe Carnahan
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    After being suspended from the police force, undercover Narc officer Nick Tellis (Patric) is lured back to duty to investigate the murder of a fellow officer. Teamed up with Henry Oak (Liotta), the dead cop

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorpically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture with color stylizations that leave the picture awash in blue overtones and high contrast with blown out bluish whites. Images are sharp and detailed, though there are a few times when the picture has a slightly smeared appearance. The dim visual style of the picture nicely complements the setting and storytelling. Minor pixelization and edge enhancement are noticed on occasion. (Suzanne Hodges)

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