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    Animal House (National Lampoon


    Double Secret Probation Edition / Widescreen
    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 77 (Oct 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    John Belushi, Tim Matheson, John Vernon, Verna Bloom, Thomas Hulce, Cesare Danova & Donald Sutherland

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    The good thing about this DVD is the special features: a humorous 23-minute mockumentary Where Are They Now: A Delta Alumni Update (though don


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 21550
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 109
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1978
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/26/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): John Landis
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    Story Synopsis:
    National Lampoon

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is slightly improved over the previously released DVD. Colors are very similar, with brownish fleshtones and brownish-blacks. However, hues like reds and greens can be richly saturated. Images can be sharp and detailed at times, but there are many scenes that appear soft and hazy. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended for the dim scenes and limited contrast. There are a few flecks of dirt noticed in the source element. The most noticeable improvement is the decrease in annoying edge enhancement on the new version. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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