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    Higher Learning


    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube, Omar Epps, Regina King, Michael Rapaport, Kristy Swanson, Tyra Banks, Jason Wiles & Laurence Fishburne

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthe.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary, excellent filmographies, and trailers for three Singleton movies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 06768
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated R for violence, sexuality and for strong language
    (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): 128
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1995
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/03/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): John Singleton
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    Story Synopsis:
    Three college freshmen achieve a Higher Learning about serious subjects not taught in the classroom. Prejudice, intolerance, racism, sexism, date-rape, and murder are the backdrops for John Singleton

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture looks quite good with images that are sharp and nicely detailed, exhibiting pleasing contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. Unfortunately, edge enhancement can be very obtrusive, like the ghost effect around Fishburne in Chapter 5, significantly impairing the picture from earning a higher rating. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    Though slightly dated-sounding compared to current productions, the Dolby

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