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    Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm
    Genre:Animation

    Reviewed In Issue 09 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Voice Talents Of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Dana Delaney, Hart Bochner, Abe Vigoda.

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 5
    Sound Rating: 5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 15500
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Retail Price): $39.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 77
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1993
    (LD Release Date): 05/01/94
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): Eric Radomski & Bruce W. Timm
    (Screenplay/Written By): Allan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko & Michael Reaves
    (Story): Alan Burnett
    (Music): Shirley Walker
    (Director Of Photography):
    (Production Designer): NA
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    (Editor): Al Breitenbach
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    (Re-Recording Mixers):
    (Executive Producers): Tom Ruegger
    (Co-Producers): Alan Burnett, Eric Radomski & Bruce W. Timm
    (Producers): NA

    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.90:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo SR
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the classic DC Comics characters, Batman—Mask Of The Phantasm™ is a genuine theatrical adventure featuring the Caped Crusader in his eternal battle against the evil villains who plague Gotham City. Detailed with well crafted animation and colorful fantasy, this Batman introduces a new villain, Phantasm, a sinister character who has a mysterious link to the Dark Knight’s past. The story elements principally concern an investigation into the murders of the city’s most-feared gangsters who are being systematically eliminated. The police suspect Batman and the story unfolds as the Dark Knight eludes the police, captures the Phantasm and clears his name.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    This is a superb, exceptionally clean and solid, artifact-free picture. Images are sharp, colors are vibrant, and blacks are deep and sharply defined. The aspect ratio is 1.90:1.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    First rate stereo sound that is well defined and spatial with aggressive surrounds.
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    (Aggressive System Surround):
    (Intense 25Hz Bass):
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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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