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    Coneheads
    Genre:Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 07 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Michael McKean, Laraine Newman, Michelle Burke.

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 5
    Sound Rating: 5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Video
    (Catalog Number): LV32874WS
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Retail Price): $34.95
    (Running Time In Minutes): 87
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1993
    (LD Release Date): 01/01/94
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): Steve Barron
    (Screenplay/Written By): Tom Davis, Dan Aykroyd, Bonnie Turner & Terry Turner
    (Story): NA
    (Music): David Newman
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer): Gregg Fonseca
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    (Editor): Paul Trejo
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    (Re-Recording Mixers):
    (Executive Producers): Michael Rachmil
    (Co-Producers): Dinah Minot, Barnaby Thompson, Bonnie Turner
    (Producers): Lorne Michaels

    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.78:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Big screen outing for the Coneheads, the satirical alien-invasion sketch from the Golden Era of Saturday Night Live’s original “not ready for primetime players.” This is basically one, long extended sketch following Beldar and Prymaat’s landing on Earth (from Remulak), their assimilation and escape from INS agents. For fans only.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The picture has been matted to 1.78:1. Image quality is superb with accurate fleshtones, solid colors, and consistent color balance throughout. There is not a trace of noise or video artifacts to mar the picture.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The soundtrack is excellent and features David Newman’s dynamic music score. The Dolby Surround® track is aggressive and enveloping with extended deep bass in the surrounds.
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    Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
    Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
    Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
    Superb Color Fidelity:
    Superb Cinematography:
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