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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Cruising


Deluxe Edition
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 125 (Nov 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Al Pacino & Paul Sorvino

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
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Special Features
Special features include commentary by Director William Friedkin, two Making Cruising featurettes: The History Of Cruising (21 minutes) and Exorcising Cruising (23 minutes), and the original theatrical trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 116796
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $19.97
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 102
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1980
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 09/18/07
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): William Friedkin
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
New York City Detective Steve Burns (Pacino) receives orders from his boss, Captain Edelson (Sorvino), to solve a series of sadistic murders of gay men. In a desparate attempt to crack the case, Steve is sent Cruising New York City

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD shows bright, vibrant colors that not only defy the age of the film, but actually look unnaturally oversaturated. The entire presentation has a cold blue color scheme. Black levels are deep, and shadow delineation is acceptable. Dark scenes are occasionally riddled with excess noise, which can

Soundtrack:
The Dolby