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    Lethal Weapon 3

    Featured In Issue 170, October 2012

    Picture4
    Sound4
    WSR Score3.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number):
    1000281882
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $79.98
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    118
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    1992
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    05/22/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Richard Donner
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    Lethal Weapon 3 follows its smash hit predecessors in an explosive and hilarious action-filled caper. Los Angeles police detectives Riggs (Gibson) and Murtaugh (Glover) rip into a vicious crime ring dealing guns to the streets, despite the fact that Murtaugh is only eight days from retirement. Pesci returns as shady ex-mob accountant Leo Getz and Russo stars as Internal Affairs investigator Lorna Cole who, like Riggs, is a born risk taker. And risks are everywhere: a wrong-way chase speeds down an expressway, a housing tract blows up like matchsticks, and Riggs takes an 80-foot plunge on a motorcycle. (Tricia Spears)

    Special features include commentary by Richard Donner, additional footage (SD 03:43), the "It's Probably Me" music video by Sting and Eric Clapton, a teaser trailer, and the theatrical trailer.

    Previously reviewed as a LaserDisc in Issue 02 and DVDs in Issues 28 and 41, this new remastered 2.41:1 1080p VC-1 picture is really terrific, especially compared to the previous 1 and 2 presentations. The digital video transfer is of excellent quality. Donner's use of the widescreen format is effective. Color fidelity is excellent, with natural-looking fleshtones throughout. Images are impressively sharp and detailed, with colors even richer. All aspects of picture quality are exemplary. Still, some scenes seem a little "pasty," lacking a smooth, natural appearance. Not to say that the picture isn't pleasing, it is, and is certain to please fans. (Gary Reber)

    The repurposed DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel mix is aggressive and provides an excellent sense of both envelopment and distinct directional effects. The stereo staging is panoramic, with an excellent sense of depth. Overall, however, the sound still has a metallic edge that will require equalization The special sound effects are very dynamic, with excellent bass extension. While fidelity is wanting, surround envelopment is often satisfying. The audio is loud and blaring at reference level, and seems to have been sourced from an original multitrack master. Deep bass is ample, but .1 LFE engagement is limited. The soundstage is wide and effectively deep, with some split surround engagement. Dialogue is adequate but also limited in fidelity and is poorly integrated spatially. (Gary Reber)

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