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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Marathon Man


    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 54 (Nov 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane & Marthe Keller

    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
    http://www.paramount.com/homevideo
    Special Features
    Includes a making-of featurette, cast and crew interviews and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 08789
    (MPAA Rating): R
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    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 122
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1976
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/28/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): John Schlesinger
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    Story Synopsis:
    From William Goldman

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a slightly sharper picture when compared to the previously reviewed LaserDisc (Issue 28), but color fidelity is quite similar. Viewed alone, the picture has a dated appearance, with images that are generally sharp, but lacking in fine detail and definition. Colors can appear somewhat oversaturated and plugged-up, while othertimes bland. Blacks are undefined. Contrast and shadow delineation are generally limited. Source element dirt, grain, and artifacts are revealed. Edge enhancement is occasionally noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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