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| Christmas Story, A |
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Genre:Family
Reviewed In Issue 06 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
MGM/UA Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
ML104599 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG |
| (Retail Price): |
$34.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
93 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
No |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1983 |
| (LD Release Date): |
10/01/93 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Bob Clark |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown & Bob Clark |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Carl Zittrer & Paul Zoza |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Reuben Freed |
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| (Costume Designer): |
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| (Editor): |
Stan Cole |
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| (Executive Producers): |
NA |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Rene Dupont & Bob Clark |
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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): |
1.83:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Mono Sound |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Optical Mono |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
A Christmas Story is based on the novel In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by humorist Jean Shepherd. It is a whimsical and slightly twisted tribute to the traditional all-American Christmas. Set in Indiana during the 1940s, the film follows the adventures of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) as he pursues his happiness in the form of a genuine Red Ryder Carbine Action Two Hundred Shot Lightning Loader Range Model Air Rifle.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture on this disc is acceptable but with subdued, faded color. Color fidelity is a trifle inconsistent and fleshtones do not impart a natural hue. The picture elements has some noticeable noise artifacts. The aspect ratio is 1.83:1.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The sound is unfortunately monophonic and extremely limited. It does not impart the dynamics or dimensionality of modern soundtracks. The dialogue is clear, particularly the wonderful narrative to the story.
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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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