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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Real Life


Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 49 (June 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain, J.A. Preston, Matthew Tobin & Albert Brooks

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 2.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.paramount.com/homevideo

Special Features
Includes a terrific 11-minute interview with Brooks and the theatrical trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 01287
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 99
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1979
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 02/13/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Albert Brooks
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Inspired by the landmark

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD has a dated appearance, with adequate sharpness and detail. Colors are well balanced with accurate fleshtones, deep blacks, and the oh-so-familiar hues that decorated the late

Soundtrack:
The Dolby