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    Little Man Tate


    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Jodie Foster, Dianne Wiest, Harry Connick, Jr. & Adam Hann-Byrd

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.mgm.com/dvd
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary with Jodie Foster and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 1002361
    (MPAA Rating): PG
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    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 99
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1991
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/04/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Jodie Foster
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    He was barely out of diapers when his mother (Foster) realized that Fred Tate was different. The boy is a genius, an exceptional artist, and a gifted pianist. But all Little Man Tate wants, at seven years old, is to have a friend to eat lunch with. In a last ditch attempt to encourage his potential, and to break him out of his boredom in elementary school, his somewhat detached mother enrolls him in a school for exceptional children. Little does she know that Fred would end up more isolated than ever. This is a wonderful directorial debut by Jodie Foster with a compelling screenplay by Scott Frank. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is generally pleasing, with images that are sharp, though detail and fine definition are limited at times. Colors appear nicely balanced with deep blacks, though fleshtones can appear a bit reddish. Contrast appears a bit low at times, but shadow delineation seems satisfactory. Edge enhancement can be bothersome. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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