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| Perfect World, A |
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Genre:Drama
Reviewed In Issue 09 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Warner Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
12990 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
138 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1993 |
| (LD Release Date): |
05/01/94 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Clint Eastwood |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
John Lee Hancock |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Lennie Niehaus |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Henry Bumstead |
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| (Editor): |
Joel Cox |
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| (Executive Producers): |
NA |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Mark Johnson & David Valdes |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
A Perfect World, has Clint Eastwood directing Kevin Costner in his first bad (but nice) guy role, that of escaped prisoner Butch Haynes. Eastwood plays the Texas Ranger Red Garnett, who leads the manhunt for Butch, a fellow escapee and the young fatherless boy (played superbly by T.J. Lowther) they have kidnapped. The story covers the changes in the relationship between Butch and his young hostage, who develop a bond, that of a protector and father figure, with the young boy finding solace and friendship, in their journey across Texas. The profoundly moving story culminates in a gripping final showdown, where Garnett and Butch finally meet after a statewide police pursuit.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture, presented in its proper 2.35:1 composed aspect ratio is marred by inaccurate fleshtones which have a reddish hue. Overall the picture is soft and lacks the fine resolution of the best discs. Otherwise the picture has no artifacts and is sure to please.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
Nothing exceptional to hear but conventional movie stereo which really translates to mono effects and dialogue, with stereo limited to music and virtually no surround ambience. Overall the sound is veiled and not as well defined as would be expected.
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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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