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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
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    Genre: Family

    Reviewed In Issue 48 (May 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall, Paul Reubens & John Aylward

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
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    Special Features
    Includes a making-of featurette, cast and crew biographies, the theatrical trailer, and bonus trailers for


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 05617
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 84
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1997
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 02/06/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Caroline Thompson
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Special Notes:
    Our review copy disc is labelled backwards: the widescreen edition is found on the full screen side; the full screen edition is found on the widescreen side.

    Story Synopsis:
    Based upon the book

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD, compared to the beautiful LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 27, exhibits improvements for a more delightful picture. Images are sharp and detailed, with excellent contrast and shadow delineation. Still, some scenes exhibit a slight soft focus. Refinements in color fidelity create a more natural picture that is easy-on-the-eyes. Occasionally, fine details shimmer slightly. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    Reason #123 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    I read WSR for the articles—honest. Terry Paullin's industry insight is refreshing and lively. The lack of comparisons of which home theatre-in-a-box is best or which sub $200 DVD player is best leaves more room for in-depth product and movie reviews. Most importantly, though, I read WSR for the caricature of Gary Reber morphed on to the movie featured on the cover in the Editor's Couch page. Pierce Brosnan had better watch out!

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