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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Farinelli


    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 43 (Nov 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthv.com
    Special Features
    Extras include a production notes booklet, theatrical trailers and cast and crew biographies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 10629
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated R for depiction of adult themes and sexuality.
    (Retail Price): $29.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 110
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1995
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/22/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Gerard Corbiau
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Golden Globe

    DVD Picture:
    Compared to the horribly oversaturated LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 17, the anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits beautifully refined colors with balanced fleshtones and deep, pure blacks. Images are sharp, with nicely rendered details in costumes and facial details. A bit of soft smearing is apparent in some scenes. Minor edge enhancement, pixelization and artifacts are apparent, but the beautiful cinematography and pleasant visuals should be quite pleasing.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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