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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Popeye
1980
Genre: Musical

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

Stars:
Robin Williams & Shelley Duvall

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment

Special Features
No extras are included.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 01171
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $19.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 114
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1980
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 06/24/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Robert Altman
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
When Popeye (Williams) the sailor man arrives in Sweethaven, he

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture exhibits a slightly dated appearance, with colors that seem a bit faded at times. Color balance is quite satisfying, though occasionally a bit

Soundtrack:
The remastered Dolby