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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Children Of A Lesser God


    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 46 (Mar 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie & Philip Bosco

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homevideo
    Special Features
    Includes the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 01839
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 118
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1986
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 12/12/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Randa Haines
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Marlee Matlin won a well deserved Best Actress Oscar

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a smooth, refined picture when compared to the noisy LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 19. The picture is slightly soft and hazy, though detail and definition are improved over the LaserDisc. Color fidelity is nicely balanced, with nicely rendered fleshtones and deep blacks, though the picture has a slightly dark quality. Source element artifacts are apparent throughout. Edge enhancement can be a distraction at times, but is not always apparent, and pixelization is only occasional as well. Overall, the visual experience is generally mediocre throughout. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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