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    Summer School
    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 87 (Aug 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley & Robin Thomas

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
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     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 01518
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
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    (Retail Price): $14.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 97
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1987
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/01/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Carl Reiner
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    As he gets ready to leave for his vacation in Hawaii, gym teacher Freddy Shoop (Harmon) discovers that other plans have been made for him; he

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture exhibits that soft, slightly ruddy look of many movies from the 80s. Fleshtones and whites can appear a bit pink, but otherwise, color saturation is satisfying with rich hues and deep blacks. While the picture has a soft, sometimes hazy appearance, details are acceptable. Edge enhancement is rarely a problem, but a few shimmering details and pixel breakup can be noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The remastered Dolby

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