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    Imagine That

    Featured In Issue 145, December 2009

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    WSR Score3.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    07184
    (MPAA Rating):
    PG
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $39.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    107
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    2008
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    10/06/09
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Karey Kirkpatrick
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    (Disc Soundtrack):
    Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
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    Imagine That addresses the question of "What if your daughter's imagination was the secret to your success?" When a highly competitive money mogul (Murphy) finds his financial kingdom slipping, he turns to his seven-year-old daughter (Shahidi) and her fantasy world of imaginary princesses for help. Embarking on a whirlwind journey of comic proportions, father and daughter are about to discover that sometimes all you need is a little imagination—and a lot of love. (Tricia Spears)

    Special features include commentary with Karey Kirkpatrick and Yara Shahidi; the following featurettes: Yara Shahidi Set Tour (HD 07:28), A Playground Of The Mind (HD 09:08), Getting The Part (HD 02:26), Star Blanket: Native American Influence (HD 03:43), The King And His Jesters (HD 07:48), and What Were They Really Saying? (SD 05:03); Johnny Whitefeather outtakes (HD 04:54); Evan and Olivia outtakes (HD 05:31); and five deleted scenes—including an alternate ending (HD 08:50).

    The 2.35:1 1080p AVC picture looks terrific. Contrast is well balanced, with deep, solid blacks that reveal good detail and excellent shadow delineation. Shadows are nicely dimensional, providing an enhanced depth to the picture. Fleshtones are perfectly natural throughout. Colors are naturally rendered, with rich and warm hues that provide a pleasing visual experience. Resolution is excellent, with sharp and clear imagery that reveals fine facial features and object textures. This is a nicely rendered picture that is sure to please. (Gary Reber)

    The Dolby® TrueHD 5.1-channel soundtrack is conventionally produced, with dialogue production sound and ADR, which at times is wanting in spatial integration. However, dialogue is perfectly intelligible and natural sounding. The music is nicely recorded, with a wide and deep soundstage, and provides an extended surround presence. On occasion, atmospheric sound effects and other effects are prevalent in the surround, and at times, effectively dimensional. The lower-frequency spectrum provides a solid foundation to the soundtrack. Overall, this is a pleasing soundtrack that nicely enhances the storytelling. (Gary Reber)

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