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Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon, A


Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 50 (July 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
River Phoenix, Ann Magnuson, Meredith Salenger, Ione Skye, Louanne & Matthew L. Perry

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
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Special Features
None


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
(Catalog Number): ID9171CUDVD
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $24.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 93
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1988
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/26/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): William Richert
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Story Synopsis:
Based on the novel,

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a slightly soft picture, but with a fair amount of detail. Colors are nicely saturated, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are generally good. Fine details shimmer slightly on occasion, but there is no obtrusive edge enhancement. With an overall soft character, the picture is otherwise solid and satisfactory for its age. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby