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Wicker Man, The
Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 117 (Feb 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Nicholas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker & LeeLee Sobieski

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
www.thewickermanmovie.com

Special Features
Special features include commentary with Director Neil LaBute, Actors Leelee Sobieski and Kate Beahan, Editor Joe Plotch, and Costume Designer Lynette Meyers; and the theatrical trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 110093
(MPAA Rating): PG-13
(Rating Reason):

For disturbing images and violence, language, and thematic issues
(Retail Price): $29.98
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(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): 2006
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/19/06
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Neil LaBute
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
In this 2006 remake, Officer Malus

DVD Picture:
Pixilation and compression artifacts can distract from the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture. Colors are desaturated, with a palette that consists of most earth tones, which adds to the gritty, harsh storytelling. Fleshtones are natural, and blacks are deep, but the compression artifacts are disappointing. (Danny Richelieu)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby