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| Beverly Hills Ninja |
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Genre:Comedy
Reviewed In Issue 26 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Nathaniel Parker, Soon-Tek Oh, Chris Rock & Robin Shou |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Columbia/TriStar Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
82506 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$34.95 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
89 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1996 |
| (LD Release Date): |
7/9/97 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Dennis Dugan |
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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 Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
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SDDS Digital |
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Story Synopsis:
Beverly Hills Ninja follows the exploits of the well-meaning, but hopelessly inept Haru (Chris Farley) who, believing himself to be the Great White Ninja, ventures to Beverly Hills to save a mysterious beauty (Nicollette Sheridan). Once in Beverly Hills, Haru, along with his new American friend Joey (Chris Rock), sets out to find the notorious Martin Tanley (Nathaniel Parker). Through the use of various disguises and ninja techniques, Haru discovers that Tanley operates an international counterfeit ring and will murder anyone who betrays him.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture, matted at 1.85:1, exhibits excellent quality with natural color fidelity, vivid colors and deep blacks. Images are sharp and detailed with excellent shadow detail and contrast. There is virtually no noise or artifacts.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is well produced with dynamic presence and a well recorded music score. Bass is deep, but often wanting in spatial integration as is the ADR-produced dialogue. Despite some inconsistencies, the soundtrack is sure to please.
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