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    Bull Durham


    MGM/Special Edition
    Genre: Comedy

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

    Stars:
    Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson, Robert Wuhl, William O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.mgm.com/dvd
    Special Features
    This special edition re-issue includes two audio commentaries (one with the director, which was carried over from the previous DVD, and a new one with Costner and Robbins), a new documentary, two featurettes, and a photo gallery.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 1003331
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $24.98
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer/Dual Layer (DVD14)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 108
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1988
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 04/02/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Ron Shelton
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    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits improvements in color fidelity when compared to the previously released DVD (Issue 31). Hues appear more natural and refined while the previous DVD exhibits slightly oversaturated and smeared colors. Fleshtones appear accurate and blacks are deep and solid. The bar scene in Chapter 4 is completely saturated with red overtones on the previous DVD, while colors are more natural on this new DVD. Images are generally sharp and nicely detailed, with good contrast and shadow delineation. At times, the picture can have a soft quality. There is some pixelization, but little edge enhancement. The source element is revealing of some film grain and artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges) The DVD also includes a modified 1.33:1 version (not reviewed).

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