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    That Darn Cat
    Genre:Family

    Reviewed In Issue 27 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza, Peter Boyle, Michael McKean, Bess Armstrong, Dyan Cannon, John Ratzenberger, Megan Cavanagh & Estelle Parsons

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 4
    Sound Rating: 3.5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Walt Disney Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 9186 AS
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Retail Price): $39.99
    (Running Time In Minutes): 89
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1997
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    Credits Information
    (Director): Bob Spiers
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    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Digital Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Digital
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    That Darn Cat is a remake of the 1965 Disney comedy starring Haley Mills. Christina Ricci stars as 16 year-old Patti Randall, whose boredom with her sleepy hometown awakens when her tomcat D.C. (Darn Cat) delivers an important clue in a mysterious kidnapping. With novice F.B.I. Agent Kelso (Doug E. Doug) at her side, Patti must track D.C. through all his favorite hang-outs, hoping to solve the mystery. The would-be detectives are led into hilarious entanglements and outrageous misunderstandings.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The picture, matted at 1.85:1, exhibits vivid color fideity with natural fleshtones and deep, solid blacks. Images are sharp and detailed with good shadow detail and contrast. Sometimes colors look a bit oversaturated and undefined in the darker scenes. There is no detected noise or artifacts for an experience that is sure to please.

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    The soundtrack has a wonderfully recorded music score with excellent soundstage imaging. The Dolby® Digital 5.1 discrete soundtrack is wanting in split surround effect delivery and is similar to the PCM matrix with mono surround envelopment.
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