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Dreamscape

Genre: Science Fiction Reviewed In Issue 41 (Sept 2000) Of Widescreen Review® Stars: Dennis Quaid, Max Von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Eddie Albert, Kate Capshaw

WSR Review Scores

WSR Picture Rating:	3
DD Sound Rating:	3.5
DTS Sound Rating:	3.5
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Critics' Composite Score:	3.5

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Special Features

Extras include producer, writer and special effects artist audio commentary, a special effects makeup test reel and still gallery. Some supplements produced by Jonathan Gaines. There is a hidden goodie located around the Special Features menu, but it can also be found in plain site on the main menu.

DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor):	Image Entertainment
(Catalog Number):	ID6745CQDVD
(MPAA Rating):	PG13
(Rating Reason):	NA
(Retail Price):	$24.98
(DVD Type):	Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition):	Yes
(Full Screen Edition):	No
(Anamorphic Widescreen):	Yes
(Running Time In Minutes):	100
(Color Type):	Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access):	Yes
(Closed Captioned):	No
(Regional Coding):	1
(Theatrical Year):	1983
(Theatrical Release):	Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release):	No
(DVD Release Date):	06/06/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered):	No

Credits Information

(Director):	Joseph Ruben
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WSR Narrative Review

Story Synopsis:
Originally given an R-rating by the MPAA, Dreamscape was edited to receive the more accesible PG-13 designation. But don

DVD Picture:
Viewed through the component video output, the 1.78:1 anamorphically enhanced DVD looks dated, but with colors that are nicely balanced. Fleshtones appear accurately rendered, and blacks are deep and solid. Images are sharp, but fine detail and definition are wanting. Contrast and shadow delineation generally look good. Minor pixlelization and artifacts are apparent, but are generally not distracting. The overall picture has a soft,

Soundtrack:
The Dolby