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| Lightning Jack |
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Genre:Comedy
Reviewed In Issue 11 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Paul Hogan, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beverly D’Angelo. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
HBO Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
LD91143-WS |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$$39.95 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
98 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
No |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1994 |
| (LD Release Date): |
9/1/94 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Simon Wincer |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Paul Hogan |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Bruce Rowland |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Bernard Hides |
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| (Costume Designer): |
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| (Editor): |
Nicholas Brown |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Graham Burke & Anthony Stewart |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Paul Hogan, Greg Coote & Simon Wincer |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
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| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
2.32:1 |
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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:
Lightning Jack is a comedic western with Paul Hogan playing the title character, Lightening Jack Kane, the legendary outlaw, in his own mind. He’s quick-on-the-draw, but doesn’t quite draw the attention he desires, despite or because of a series of hilarious heists in his quest for fame. Joining him is Ben Doyle a “want to be” outlaw, wonderfully played by Cuba Gooding Jr., a literate mute who saves Lightening Jack’s life in a number of situations, but cannot handle a stick-em-up. Together they pull off a final, daring and comedic bank robbery, finally being re-warded with the recognition they desire.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture has been framed at 2.32:1. The perfectly solid picture has no noise or other artifacts. Images are sharp with excellent resolution and shadow detail. Colors are well balanced and vibrant with deep blacks, excellent contrast and natural fleshtones.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is a wonderful mix of dynamics, spatial envelopment and aggressive surrounds. Excellent directional effects and natural sounds of the western environment enhance this presentation
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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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