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Better Way To Die, A


Genre: Action Adventure

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

Stars:
Andre Braugher, Joe Pantoliano, Natasha Henstridge, Lou Diamond Phillips & Scott Wiper

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 5
DD Sound Rating: 4.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
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Special Features
Includes director


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 05980
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Rated R for strong violence throughout, language, and some sexuality.
(Retail Price): $19.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 101
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): No
(Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
(DVD Release Date): 02/13/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Scott Wiper
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Story Synopsis:
A Chicago police officer who

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a winning picture, with sharp and finely detailed images, and excellent contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are well balanced, with natural fleshtones, rich hues and deep, pure blacks. The picture is clean, and solid, virtually lacking objectionable distractions. Edge enhancement is infrequent, and there are few source element artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby

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