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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Heist
2001
Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 60 (May 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell, Rebecca Pidgeon, Ricky Jay & Patti Lupone

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
Internet Links
http://www.warnervideo.com
http://www.heist-movie.com
Special Features
Includes a trailer and cast & crew highlights.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 21321
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Language and some violence
(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 109
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2001
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/12/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): David Mamet
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Joe Moore (Hackman) is a veteran thief who is so cool, when he goes to bed sheep count him. Nobody can get the goods like Joe. That

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits images that are nicely rendered, with pleasing sharpness and detail. Though the picture can have a slightly soft appearance, the overall quality is quite natural. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. The source element is revealing of occasional dirt and film grain, but nothing that should be too distracting. There is some minor pixelization, but rarely is there edge enhancement noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
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