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Quiet American, The
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 76 (Sept 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Do Thi Hai Yen, Tzi Ma & Rade Sherbedgia

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

Special Features
Special features include The Sundance Channel


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 30831
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Images of violence and some 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): 101
(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): 07/29/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Phillip Noyce
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Story Synopsis:
It

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture that has a look that can slightly resemble some classic movies, with somewhat of a subdued color scheme that visually complements the 1950s setting of the story. Fleshtones can appear slightly orange or yellow, but otherwise hues are naturally balanced with bright reds and blues and generally deep blacks. While contrast is nicely rendered, visual information is slightly lacking in the darker scenes. Finer details can appear smeared at times, and pixelization and edge enhancement are present on occasion. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby