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    Margaret

    Featured In Issue 170, October 2012

    Picture3.5
    Sound3
    WSR Score3.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    2270468
    (MPAA Rating):
    R / Unrated
    (Rating Reason):
    Strong language, sexuality, some drug use and disturbing images
    (Retail Price):
    $39.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    159 / 186
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2011
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    07/10/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Kenneth Lonergan
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    Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    Margaret is the story of a Manhattan teenager (Paquin) whose life is profoundly altered after witnessing a terrible accident. The experience results in an emotional and extraordinary journey to set things right as her innocent ideals come crashing against the harsh realities of the adult world. (Gary Reber)

    Both the theatrical R-rated version (02:29:49) and the Unrated DVD version (03:06:12) are available. There are no special features included.

    The 1.85:1 1080p AVC picture is mediocre in image quality that is permeated with grain. Stock footage is particularly poor quality. But overall, the appearance is natural, with rich and warm hues. Fleshtones are natural in tonality. Contrast is well balanced with deep blacks and revealing shadow delineation. The image is softly focused, but close-ups are more revealing of fine detail. This is an acceptable picture for the intense dialogue-focused storytelling. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is generally supportive but the emphasis is on dialogue, which sounds nicely integrated spatially and is always intelligible. Atmospherics and sound effects are limited, except for the occasional street scene transition. The nicely recorded music score is the single element that provides a sense of envelopment and dimension. Overall, this is a mediocre sonic experience but serves to support the storytelling. (Gary Reber)

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