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    Full Monty, The
    Genre:Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 28 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Emily Woof, Steve Huison, Paul Barber, Hugo Speer, Dierdre Costello, Bruce Jones & William Snape

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 3.5
    Sound Rating: 3
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 480685
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 91
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1997
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    Credits Information
    (Director): Peter Cataneo
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    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard 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 Stereo SR
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture, The Full Monty is a uproarious comedy about six unemployed men who scheme to make some quick money. What they lack in physique, they make up for in determination when they decide to shed their clothes, or go the full monty, ą la the Chippendale dancers.

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The picture, matted at 1.85:1, exhibits good exterior color fidelity with natural fleshtones, rich and warm colors and deep solid blacks. Colors sometimes seem a bit oversaturated and dark in interior scenes. Images are generally sharp and detailed with mediocre shadow detail and contrast. Slight noise is apparent, but there are virtually no artifacts.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    The Dolby® Digital 5.1 and PCM matrix soundtracks get mixed reviews. While the discrete is preferred, the matrix often outperforms the Dolby Digital with subtle surround envelopment. The discrete defines the soundstage with a wider and deeper bass presence. Overall, the sound is rather conventional with generally natural sounding dialogue, though at times is ADR-manufactured. The music is nicely presented, but is the element that most varies between the two formats.
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