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    Mummy, The


    1999/Ultimate Edition
    Genre: Action Adventure

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

    Stars:
    Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Kevin J. O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
    DD Sound Rating: 5
    DTS Sound Rating: 5+
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    http://www.themummy.com
    Special Features
    This


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 21258
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated PG-13 for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity.
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): DVD-9 x 2
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 125
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1999
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 04/24/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Stephen Sommers
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    Story Synopsis:
    Reviving the 1932 classic horror tale with wild visual effects and a heart-pounding Jerry Goldsmith score, "The Mummy" stars Brendan Fraser as fortune-hunter Rick O

    DVD Picture:
    Like the previously released DVD, the anamorphically enhanced 2.30:1 DVD exhibits impressive image quality. Images are sharp and finely detailed throughout. The picture is often dark, but shadow delineation is exceptional, with a natural gradation of visual information in the darkness. Colors are rich and well balanced, with deep, pure blacks. Though the picture appears slightly hard-edged at times, and occasional edge enhancement is noticed, the darker scenes appear quite smooth. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    As previously reviewed, the Dolby

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      WSR DVD-ROM Review
    DVD-ROM Enhancements Rating:
    Superb

    DVD-ROM Review:
    In the newest DVD release of the film The Mummy, we are given even more DVD-ROM goodies then its predecessor (reviewed in Issue 34). This version includes all of the features from before, as well as some new Features, and a Mummy Game. Links to the special features found on the DVD-Video portion of the disc can be found in the Features section. Each of the two discs has different features, so make sure to check them both out. I really enjoyed Building A Better Mummy, where you can watch a

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