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Genre:Comedy
Reviewed In Issue 12 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Elijah Wood, Jon Lovitz, Jason Alexander, Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Bates, Robert Costanzo, Faith Ford, Graham Greene, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mathew McCurley, Reba McEntire, John Ritter, Lauren Tom, Abe Vigoda, Keone Young & Bruce Willis |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
New Line Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
ID2601SU |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG |
| (Retail Price): |
$$39.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
87 |
| (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 |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Rob Reiner |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Alan Zweibel & Andrew Scheinman |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Marc Shaiman |
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| (Production Designer): |
J. Michael Riva |
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| (Editor): |
Robert Leighton |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Jeffrey Stott & Andrew Scheinman |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Rob Reiner & Alan Zweibel |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
SDDS Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
North, based on the novel by Alan Zweibel, is a fantasy comedy about an 11 year-old boy looking for perfect parents. North, played by Elijah Wood, is exceptional in all he pursues. He is an excellent student, athlete and perfectly mannered and appreciated by all except his parents, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander who are too busy with their own lives. North becomes so troubled by the lack of attention that he be-gins the search for his ideal parents aided by a publicity seeking attorney played by Jon Lovits. He travels all over the world not knowing what he has created in his own neighborhood and family while all-the-time looked over by a mysterious guardian played by Bruce Willis. It’s full of exaggerations and lots of cameo appearances.
LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 matted picture is detailed and sharp with excellent contrast, deep blacks and fleshtones that are rendered natural. There is no apparent grain or noise artifacts for an exceptionally clean transfer.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
A dynamic and spatial music score is the highlight of the soundtrack.
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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 Cinematography: |
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