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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Cooler, The
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 85 (Jun 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    WIlliam H. Macy, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston, Estella Warren, Arthur J. Nascarella, MC Gainey, Ellen Greene, Paul Sorvino & Alec Baldwin

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.thecoolermovie.com
    http://www.lionsgatefilms.com
    Special Features
    Special features include Mark Isham


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Lions Gate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): LG182D
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Strong sexuality, violence, language, and some drug use
    (Retail Price): $26.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 102
    (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): 04/27/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Wayne Kramer
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    Story Synopsis:
    When things get hot on the craps tables at the Shangri-La Casino in Las Vegas, all it takes is a visit from The Cooler to stop a winning streak. Bernie Lootz (Macy) is working off a debt at the casino by

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced DVD picture is quite satisfying, with images that are nicely detailed and sharp and exhibit pleasing contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and generally deep blacks. The picture can have a dim appearance that is complementary to the mood of the older casino setting of the storytelling. Sometimes the picture has a

    Soundtrack:
    Old Las Vegas

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