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    Nacho Libre

    Featured In Issue 115, December 2006

    Picture3.5
    Sound3
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    11974
    (MPAA Rating):
    PG
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $39.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (HD-30)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    92
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    2006
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    11/07/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Jared Hess
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    (Disc Soundtrack):
    Dolby Digital+ 5.1
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    Ignacio (Black) is the cook, and a bad one at that, at the Mexican monastery where he grew up. With the institution in financial trouble, Ignacio decides it's time to do something to help out. So, he dons a pair of spandex tights, throws a cape around his neck, and puts on his mask, becoming "Nacho Libre," the greatest wrestler to enter the ring (well, sort of). And with his sidekick Esqueleto (Jiménez) by his side, the two begin a secret life to better the orphans, all by the grace of God. (Tricia Spears)

    Special features include dinner and a commentary by Jack Black, Jared Hess, and Mike White; the following featurettes: "Detrás de la Cámara" (29 minutes), "Jack Black Unmasked!" (13 minutes), "Exterior-Hacienda-Night" (14 minutes), "Interior-Lucha Libre-Night" (15 minutes), "Lucha Libre" (three minutes), and "Hecho en Mexico" (2-1/2 minutes), a nine-minute "Moviefone Unscripted Interview With Jack Black And Héctor Jiménez"; two songs: "La Canción De Ramses" and "La Canción De Encarnación" performed by Jack Black; three deleted scenes; promo spots; two photo galleries; DVD-Rom material; previews; and up-front ads.

    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture exhibits a generally pleasing color balance, although fleshtones can look slightly orange and plugged up. Shadow delineation is adequate, and blacks are deep, but the overall picture does not have much dimensionality. Edge enhancement is noticeable, although it is generally mild. The HD DVD's VC-1-encoded picture looks much better, with more natural colors, much improved detail, and more consistent shadow delineation. Details are still not as well resolved as the best releases, but it is a definite improvement over the DVD. (Danny Richelieu)

    The Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack sounds good tonally, but the mix leaves much to be desired. The surround channels are not incorporated very often, and the front stage is rather narrow. Heavy distortion can be heard at times in the soundtrack, which is a distraction. The HD DVD's Dolby Digital Plus encoding improves fidelity noticeably, but it also exacerbates the distortion. (Danny Richelieu)

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