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    Covenant, The
    Genre: Thriller

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

    Stars:
    Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Laura Ramsey, Taylor Kitsch, Toby Hemingway, Jessica Lucas & Chace Crawford

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2
    Internet Links
    www.myspace.com/TheCovenant
    Special Features
    Special features include commentary with Director Renny Harlin, a 19-minute behind-the-scenes featurette, and previews.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 16662
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For intense of violence and action, some disturbing images, sexual content, nudity, and language
    (Retail Price): $28.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 97
    (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): 01/02/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Renny Harlin
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    In 1692, five Ipswich Colony families formed The Covenant to protect their supernatural powers. But when one family breaks the silence, they are forever banished from the land. Now, some 300 years later, the exiled son returns to take revenge on four descendants (who are now students, and warlocks, at the elite Spencer Prep School) and their families. But, trust me, these boys are not going to take this threat lying down. (Jack Kelley)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits images that are sharp and well defined. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and rich hues. Blacks are adequately deep, and shadow delineation is good, but pixel breakup and edge enhancement can be slightly distracting. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    While each of the 5.1 channels in the Dolby

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