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Broken Hearts Club, The: A Romantic Comedy


Genre: Comedy

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

Stars:
Zach Braff, Dean, Cain, Andrew Keegan, Nia Long, Mary McCormack, Matt McGrath, Timothy Olyphant, Billy Porter, Justin Theroux, Ben Weber & John Mahoney

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
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Special Features
Includes audio commentary, deleted scenes with commentary, the theatrical trailer, and bonus trailers for


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 05611
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Rated R for language, drug use and some sexual content.
(Retail Price): $29.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 95
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/06/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Greg Berlanti
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DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits good picture quality. While the picture is generally sharp overall, softly focused images are common. Colors are nicely balanced with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. While the picture is quite solid throughout, minor edge enhancement is apparent, and occasional shimmering is noticed in fine details. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The audio presentation from this Dolby