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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Lightning Jack


Genre: Comedy

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

Stars:
Paul Hogan, Cuba Gooding, Jr. & Beverly D

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 2
Internet Links
http://www.hbodvd.com

Special Features
Includes a short making-of featurette, cast and crew biographies, the theatrical trailer, and two TV spots.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): HBO Home Video
(Catalog Number): 91143
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Rating Reason):

Rated PG-13 for sexual content.
(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): No
(Running Time In Minutes): 98
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1994
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 11/14/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Simon Wincer
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Paul Hogan is Lightning Jack Kane, a legendary outlaw in his own mind. He

DVD Picture:
While the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 11 earned a reference score for image quality, the non-anamorphic 2.35:1 DVD sports an unimpressive recycled transfer from that disc. The picture is generally sharp, but fine detail and clarity are wanting. Colors are generally well balanced throughout. Plenty of distractions in the way of aliasing problems and occasional edge enhancement mar the picture, for a visual experience that is mediocre at best. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby