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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Strictly Ballroom
Genre: Comedy Drama

Reviewed In Issue 59 (April 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson, Gia Carides, Peter Whitford & Barry Otto

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4.5
Internet Links
http://wwwmiramax.com

Special Features
Includes audio commentary with Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, and John O


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 24183
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

Mild language and sensuality
(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): 94
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1992
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/19/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Baz Luhrmann
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:


DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits wild colors that jump from the screen bordering oversaturation. Images are sharp, with nicely rendered definition. Contrast can seem a bit low at times, but shadow delineation is satisfying. At times, the picture has a smeared quality. There is some pixelization noticed, but no distracting edge enhancement. The source element is revealing of some grain and occasional artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby