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Where Angels Fear To Tread |
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Genre:Drama
Reviewed In Issue 05 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Judy Davis, Helen Mirren, Rupert Graves, Helena Bonham-Carter. |
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DVD General Information |
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(Studio/Distributor): |
New Line Home Video |
(Catalog Number): |
ID2361LI |
(MPAA Rating): |
PG |
(Retail Price): |
$39.99 |
(Running Time In Minutes): |
112 |
(Color Type): |
Color |
(Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
(Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
(Theatrical Release): |
1992 |
(LD Release Date): |
09/01/93 |
(THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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Credits Information |
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(Director): |
Charles Sturridge |
(Screenplay/Written By): |
Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger & Charles Sturridge |
(Story): |
NA |
(Music): |
Rachel Portman |
(Director Of Photography): |
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(Production Designer): |
Simon Holland |
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(Costume Designer): |
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(Editor): |
Peter Coulson |
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(Re-Recording Mixers): |
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(Executive Producers): |
Jeffrey Taylor & Kent Walwin |
(Co-Producers): |
NA |
(Producers): |
Derek Granger |
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DVD Picture Information |
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(Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
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DVD Sound Information |
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(DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
(Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Stereo A |
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WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Where Angels Fear To Tread is based on the novel by E.M. Forster (A Room With A View, Howards End). It is a romantic story set in late 19th century Europe about a middle-aged, wealthy English widow, Lila (Helen Mirren) who escapes her confined life and overbearing, nagging in-laws to travel through provincial Italy. Lila soon writes her in-laws to inform them that she is engaged to Gino Garella (Giovanni Guidelli), a local Italian pretty boy, poor and half her age. Outraged and shocked, Lilas in-laws react with ignorance and misunderstanding, but when Lila suddenly dies during childbirth, the family is forced to re-evaluate their position. The story cascades into a humorous yet tragic fight to adopt Lilas baby boy.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture quality is rather film-like but softly focused. It is as if the filmmakers used a haze effect to enhance the period’s atmosphere. Otherwise the color balance is consistent throughout and flesh tones appear completely natural.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The sound is very good with a consistent supportive surround ambience the effectively complements the mood.
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(Aggressive 0.1 LFE): |
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(Aggressive Split Surround): |
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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