WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Little Rascals, The
Genre:Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 13 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Joseph Ashton, Vincent Berry, Roberto Hernandez, David Iden, Kris Krause, Kyle Lewis, Myles Marisco, Andy Reassynoer, Marcello Sanna-Pickett, Sean Wargo, Kenny Yee, The Voice Of E.G. Daily

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 5
Sound Rating: 5
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): MCA/Universal Home Video
(Catalog Number): 42240
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Retail Price): $$29.98
(Running Time In Minutes): 83
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1994
(LD Release Date): 2/1/95
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

Credits Information
(Director): Penelope Spheeris
(Screenplay/Written By): Penelope Spheeris, Robert Wolterstorff, Mike Scott, Paul Guay & Stephen Mazur
(Story): Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur & Penelope Spheeris
(Music): William Ross
(Director Of Photography):
(Production Designer): Larry Fulton
(Visual Effects): CIS Hollywood, Cinema Research Corporation
(Costume Designer): Jami Burrows
(Editor): Ross Albert
(Supervising Sound Editors): Richard L. Anderson, MPSE; David Whittaker, MPSE
(Re-Recording Mixers):
(Executive Producers): Gerald R. Molen
(Co-Producers): Mark Allan
(Producers): Michael King & Bill Oakes

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 Digital
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
All The Little Rascals characters from the classic television series star in this fun adventure. The “He-Man Woman Haters Club” must deal with a serious situation. Alfalfa has fallen in love with Darla, threatening the very existence of their boys-only club. Guest appearances include Mel Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg, Daryl Hannah, Reba McIntire and Donald Trump.

LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 picture is sharp and detailed with excellent color fidelity and natural fleshtones. Definitely one of the select transfers no doubt due to the Lou Levinson MCA/HD transfer. The picture is virtually perfect and optimized for the LaserDisc format.

LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The super soundtrack has a wonderful score featuring the “Our Gang Theme.”
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
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Superb Color Fidelity:
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