WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Natural Born Killers
Genre:Action Adventure

Reviewed In Issue 12 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey, Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, Rodney Dangerfield.

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 5
Sound Rating: 5
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 13228
(MPAA Rating): R
(Retail Price): $$39.98
(Running Time In Minutes): 118
(Color Type): Color With Black & White Sequences
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1994
(LD Release Date): 1/1/95
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

Credits Information
(Director): Oliver Stone
(Screenplay/Written By): David Veloz, Richard Rutowski & Oliver Stone
(Story): Quentin Tarantino
(Music): Various Artists
(Director Of Photography):
(Production Designer): Victor Kempster
(Visual Effects): Pacific Date Images
(Costume Designer): Richard Hornung
(Editor): Hank Corwin & Brian Berdan
(Supervising Sound Editors): Michael Wilhoit & Wylie Stateman
(Re-Recording Mixers):
(Executive Producers): Arnon Milchan & Thom Mount
(Co-Producers): Rand Vossler
(Producers): Jane Hamsher, Don Murphy & Clayton Townsend

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

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
(Theatrical Sound): DTS & Dolby Digital
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Mickey and Mallory (Harrelson & Lewis) are Natural Born Killers—and are rapidly becoming media darlings. As they make their way across the Southwest committing abominable acts of mayhem and murder, they begin—with the help of bloodthirsty media—to attract a cult following, particularly among our impressionable youth... all delivered in hyperkinetic style. Make certain the kids are out of the room!

LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 picture is solid, sharp, detailed with vivid color and natural fleshtones.

LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is dynamic with extended bass and aggressive surrounds.
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(Aggressive System Surround):
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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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