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WSR Detailed DVD Review
American Pimp


Genre: Documentary

Reviewed In Issue 45 (Jan/Feb 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
American Mack Daddies

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
Internet Links
http://www.mgm.com/dvd

Special Features
Includes an exclusive interview with Allen and Albert Hughes, conducted at the 2000 South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1001189
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Rated R for pervasive sexual content including dialogue, strong language and some drug related material.
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 87
(Color Type): Color With B/W Sequences
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 10/17/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): The Hughes Brothers
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Urban auteur filmmakers, the Hughes Brothers bring to you a raw expos

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits varying image quality, with images that are generally soft throughout, lacking detail. The look is appropriate of documentary footage, as the focus of the film is not the image quality. Colors can be rich and vibrant, but source element artifacts and film grain are revealed throughout. At best, a mediocre visual experience. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby