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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Brian
2001
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 58 (Mar 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Sean Maher, Mekhi Phifer, Paula Cale, Elise Neal & Ben Gazzara

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.cthe.com

Special Features
Includes bonus trailers.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 08306
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.95
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 89
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2001
(Theatrical Release): No
(Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
(DVD Release Date): 01/22/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): John Gray
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Also available in a DVD two-pack with

Story Synopsis:
Based on the book I Am Third by Gale Sayers and Al Silverman, Brian

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture exhibits naturally rendered colors, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp and nicely detailed, with pleasing contrast and shadow delineation. Occasionally, the picture appears slightly soft. There is some edge enhancement noticed, but otherwise there are few distractions. (Suzanne Hodges) The DVD also includes a modified 1.33:1 version (not reviewed).

Soundtrack:
The Dolby