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    Fountain, The
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 122 (Jul/Aug 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis & Donna Murphy

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    www.warnervideo.com
    Special Features
    Special features include the 32-minute Inside The Fountain: Death And Rebirth featurette, the theatrical trailer, and up-front ads.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 28376
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For some intense sequences of violent action, some sensuality, and language
    (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): 96
    (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): 05/15/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Darren Aronofsky
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    It is said that whoever drinks the sap from the Tree of Life will live forever. The Fountain takes place in the past, the present, and the future

    DVD Picture:
    Black levels are slightly milky in the anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD, which is a disappointment considering how many dark scenes are in this movie. Details are captured well, but fine textures are not resolved as well as they could be in many scenes. Contrast is slightly off, with whites that bloom, and the color scheme is dependent on yellows and browns. Edge enhancement can be noticed, and some pixel breakup can be seen at times. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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