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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Undertow
Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 96 (May 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Jamie Bell, Josh Lucas, Devon Alan & Dermot Mulroney

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.Unitedartists.com
www.underrrtowmovie.com
Special Features
Includes audio commentary by director David Gordon Green and actor Jamie Bell, a Josh Lucas-introduced 28-minute featurette, two deleted scenes, a photo montage, the theatrical trailer, and bonus trailers. There is also an anti-piracy up-front ad.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1008113
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Violence
(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): 108
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2004
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 04/26/05
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): David Gordon Green
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
John (Mulroney) and his sons Chris (Bell) and Tim (Alan), who live a solitary life on a rural Georgian farm, are surprised when John

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits a satisfying color palette, with accurate fleshtones, rich hues, and deep blacks. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though some smearing is evident. The picture can have a dim appearance, that is suitable for the subject matter and is a visual aid in heightening the suspense. Edge enhancement can be a problem, and there is some pixelization noticed at times. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
Without much depth into the surrounds, the Dolby