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| New Jersey Drive |
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Genre:Drama
Reviewed In Issue 17 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Sharron Corley, Gabriel Casseus, Saul Stein, Gwen McGee. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
MCA/Universal Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
42520 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$34.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
98 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1995 |
| (LD Release Date): |
10/1/95 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Nick Gomez |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Nick Gomez |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Wendy Blackstone |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Lester Cohen |
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| (Editor): |
Tracy Granger |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Spike Lee |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Larry Meistrich & Bob Gosse |
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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): |
DTS Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Spike Lee is the executive producer of New Jersey Drive, an urban action thriller that takes place in Newark, New Jersey, the auto theft capitol of the world. Jason Petty (Sharron Corley) and his best friend Midget (Gabriel Casseus) and their gang make their living by stealing cars from the street, day and night. They take BMWs for hot thrill rides, and sell other people’s Mercedes to the fence or the chop shop. Police lieutenant Emil Roscoe (Saul Stein), who has a personal vendetta against Jason, monitors their activities when the two steal a police car, which results in further trouble. This is a familiar story of societal “victims” forced into a life of crime (rather than seen as violent criminals who belong in jail), but trying to better themselves.
LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 matted picture exhibits accurate fleshtones, deep, solid blacks and excellent color fidelity. Shadow detail is excellent although the slightest noise is apparent in the dark scenes. The look is natural, detailed and sharp.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack has a rap music score and is well recorded with an effective surround presence that envelops. The sound is aided by both directional and surround sound effects that are sure to please.
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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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