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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Match Point
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 108 (May 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Brian Cox, Matthew Goode, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Jonathan Rhys Meyers & Penelope Wilton

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
www.dreamworks.com/matchpoint

Special Features
A preview is the only supplement.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): DreamWorks Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 94866
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

For some sexualty
(Retail Price): $19.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 124
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2005
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 04/25/06
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Woody Allen
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
People are afraid to admit how great a part of life is dependant on luck. The day that Chris Wilton (Rhys Meyers) met Tom Hewett (Goode), his luck changed forever. And when Chris met Tom's sister Chloe (Mortimer), Chloe thought that she too was very lucky. However, after Chris was introduced to Tom's fiancee Nola (Johansson), the attraction between the two was undeniable, and Chris was willing to risk everything just to be with her. Nonetheless, he married Chloe, thinking he could forget about the now-out-of-the-picture Nola. But as luck would have it, Nola re-entered his life, complicating things even further, forcing Chris to make a final decision regarding his future. This is his "Match Point"

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits a pleasing color palette that is nicely balanced with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp and nicely detailed, with well-balanced contrast and shadow delineation. At times, edge halos are evident, but there is no obtrusive pixelization. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
While the noise floor and overall fidelity is quite good in the Dolby