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| Lone Star |
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Genre:Thriller
Reviewed In Issue 25 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Jesse Borreco, Ron Canada, Gabriel Casseus, Richard Coca, Miriam Colon, Chris Copper, Carmen De Lavallade, Clifton James, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey, Frances McDormand, Stephen Mendillo, Joe Morton, Elizabeth Peña, Tony Plana, LaTanya Richardson, Gordon Tootoosis & Beatrice Winde |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Columbia/TriStar Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
80186 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.95 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
135 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1996 |
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| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
John Sayles |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
John Sayles |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Mason Daring |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Dan Bishop |
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| (Editor): |
John Sayles |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
John Sloss |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
R. Paul Miller & Maggie Ranzi |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
2.35:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Stereo SR |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Lone Star is the gripping murder-mystery that begins when two off-duty sergeants find the skeletal remains and a rusty sheriff’s badge on an abandoned rifle ridge. When the town’s current sheriff, Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper), learns through a multi-layered investigation that the bones belong to a corrupt sheriff run out of town by late legendary lawman—and Sam’s own father—Buddy Deeds (Matthew McConaughey).
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture, framed at 2.38:1, exhibits natural color fidelity, accurate fleshtones and deep, solid blacks. Images are sharp and detailed, with good shadow detail and contrast. Slight noise is apparent, but no artifacts.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is distinguished by exceptionally produced dialogue which consistently projects a natural spatial presence —something that is often poorly produced on most soundtracks. The overall ambiance, however, is wanting in soundfield dimension and often sounds monaural. The music score is generally well recorded with subtle surround envelopment and limited bass.
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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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