WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Of Mice And Men
Genre:Drama

Reviewed In Issue 06 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Alexis Arquette, Sheilyn Fenn, Joe Morton, Richard Riehle, Casey Siemaszko, John Terry, Ray Walston & Noble Willingham

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 5
Sound Rating: 4
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): ML102693
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Retail Price): $29.98
(Running Time In Minutes): 110
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Theatrical Release): 1992
(LD Release Date): 10/01/93
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

Credits Information
(Director): Gary Sinise
(Screenplay/Written By): Horton Foote
(Story): NA
(Music): Mark Isham
(Director Of Photography):
(Production Designer): David Gropman
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(Costume Designer):
(Editor): Robert L. Sinise, ACE
(Supervising Sound Editors):
(Re-Recording Mixers):
(Executive Producers): Alan C. Blomquist
(Co-Producers): NA
(Producers): Russ Smith & Gary Sinise

DVD Picture Information
(Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.75:1

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
(Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A
(Theatrical Re-Issue Soundtrack):
(Remastered Dolby Digital):
(Remastered DTS Digital Surround):
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
John Steinbeck’s timeless classic about two close friends, seeking work in the Califor-nia farm country during the Depression was adapted for the screen by two-time Acade-my Award® winner Horton Foote. Gary Sinese directs and also co-stars in this magnificent miracle of filmmaking. Oscar® nominee John Malkovich (1984 Best Supporting Actor for Places In The Heart) plays Lennie, the big man with the mind of a child.

LaserDisc Picture:
Sound is good but lacks the fidelity and bandwidth of the best discs. Surround effects are used appropriately and sound natural.

LaserDisc Soundtrack:
(Surround Bass Below 50Hz):
(Aggressive System Surround):
(Intense 25Hz Bass):
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(Aggressive 0.1 LFE):
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(Aggressive Split Surround):
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(Directionalized Dialogue):
Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
Superb Color Fidelity:
Superb Cinematography:
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