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| Mother Night |
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Genre:Thriller
Reviewed In Issue 25 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Nick Notle, Sheryl Lee, Alan Arkin, Kirten Dunst. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
New Line Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
ID3789LI |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.99 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
114 |
| (Color Type): |
Color With Black & White Sequences |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1996 |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Keith Gordon |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Robert B. Weide |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Michael Convertino |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
François Séguin |
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| (Editor): |
Jay Ranbinowitz |
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| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Ruth Vitale, Mark Ordesky & Linda Reisman |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Keith Gordon & Robert B. Weide |
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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 & Dolby Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Mother Night is an ambitious thriller adapted from Kurt Vonnegut’s novel. Because of his status among the Nazis, American playwright Howard W. Campbell, Jr. (Nick Nolte) is confronted by an American government agent (John Goodman) who seduces him into becoming an allied spy with the Nazi party. Escaping capture as the Third Reich crumbles and returning to America, Campbell is tormented by his shocking past—is he a hero, a villain or both?
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture, matted at 1.85:1, exhibits an excellent grayscale that is sharp and detailed with excellent shadow delineation. There are inconsistencies throughout the color sequences with excellent exterior color fidelity, but oversaturated and orangish interiors. Some noise, grain and overenhancement is apparent.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is nicely produced with a character that is quietly rendered through superb dialogue and precise Foley and ambiant effects. The music score is beautifully rendered throughout with excellent fidelity and imaging. Surround envelopment is subtle, but effective.
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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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