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    Vera Drake
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 95 (Apr 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Peter Wight & Jim Broadbent

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: 3.5
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.veradrake.com
    Special Features
    Special features include the original theatrical trailer, other New Line trailers, and DVD-ROM online features available with computers running Microsoft Windows 98SE or higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Macromedia Flash 6.0 and is not available for Macs.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): New Line Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): N7841
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Depiction Of Strong Thematic material.
    (Retail Price): $27.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 125
    (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): 03/22/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Mike Leigh
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Vera Drake (Staunton) was a working class woman living in England in the 1950's. Loved by all who knew her, she showed kindness to everyone she met. So caring was Vera that she went out of her way to help all of those in need, even young women who found themselves in the family way. But abortion was illegal in those days, and the law didn't see things the way Vera did, which became evident when they put an end to her kindness once and for all. (Tricia Littrell)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits a sharp and detailed image, with well-balanced contrast and shadow delineation. The color palette is subtle, if slightly understated, contributing to the look of a

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