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    Young Adult

    Featured In Issue 166, April 2012

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    Sound3
    WSR Score3.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    14639
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    Languge and sexual content
    (Retail Price):
    $29.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    93
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    2011
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    03/13/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Jason Reitman
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    Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    In Young Adult, Charlize Theron is Mavis Gary, a former prom queen and current writer of young adult novels who returns to her hometown in order to win back her non-married high school sweetheart. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include commentary by Director Jason Reitman, Cinematographer Eric Steelberg, and First Assistant Director/Associate Producer Jason A. Blumenfeld; two featurettes Misery Loves Company (HD 17:27) and The Awful Truth: Deconstructing A Scene (HD 06:23); a Q&A featuring Janet Maslin and Reitman at the Jacob Burns Film Center (HD 46:05); six deleted scenes (HD 07:01); and an UltraViolet digital copy.

    The 1.78:1 1080p AVC picture is nicely photographed from a digital source. The imagery is appealingly natural throughout, with well-balanced hues that enhance the realism. Fleshtones are accurately hued as well. Resolution is superb, with fine nuances in detail revealed in facial features, Charlize Theron's powdery makeup, hair, clothing, and object texture. Contrast is well executed with deep, solid blacks and revealing shadow delineation. This is a pleasing picture throughout, with a natural visual character. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is conventional with no particularly distinguishing qualities. The music is nicely recorded, especially the prominent drum kit. Atmospherics, such as ambient sound effects, at times enhance a sense of dimension, but mostly the sonics are flat. Dialogue is always intelligible and, at times, is nicely integrated spatially. While not distinguished, this is a pleasing, but limited, sonic experience. (Gary Reber)

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