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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Great Muppet Caper, The


Genre: Family

Reviewed In Issue 52 (Sept 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
The Muppet Performers Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Steve Whitmire, Louise Gold & Kathryn Mullen And Co-Stars Charles Grodin, Diana Rigg, John Cleese, Robert Morley, Peter Ustinov & Jack Warden

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
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 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 05618
(MPAA Rating): G
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $19.95
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 98
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1981
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 07/10/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Jim Henson
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
In their second feature film, The Great Muppet Caper, Kermit and Fozzie appear as ace reporters for The Daily Chronicle. And along with their photographer, Gonzo, the boys travel to Merry Olde England to investigate the theft of fashion designer Lady Holiday

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a nicely rendered picture. Colors are well balanced and fully saturated, with deep blacks, and natural flesh and muppet tones. The picture is generally sharp and can be nicely detailed, but at times appears a bit smeared and wanting in definition. While the picture is generally solid, the source element is revealing of artifacts and a considerable amount of film grain. Details shimmer at times, and there is some minor pixelization. Edge enhancement is generally infrequent. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby