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    Warriors Of Virtue
    Genre:Family

    Reviewed In Issue 28 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Angus MacFadyen, Mario Yedidia, Marley Shelton, Jack Tate, Doug Jones, Don W. Lewis, J. Todd Adams & Adrienne Corcoran

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 4.5
    Sound Rating: 5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): MGM
    (Catalog Number): ML106284
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Retail Price): $39.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1997
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    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

    Credits Information
    (Director): Ronny Yu
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    DVD Picture Information
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    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Digital Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): DTS Digital Sound
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Warriors Of Virtue is a charming fantasy adventure for kids of all ages. The journey begins when, after an innocent dare gone wrong, young Ryan (Mario Yedidia) is transported into a magnificent fantasy world whose sole lifespring is defended by the Warriors Of Virtue. These brave kangaroo-like creatures use the forces of nature—wood, fire, metal, earth and water—to battle against the ultimate evil warlord Komodo (Angus MacFadyen).

    LaserDisc Picture:
    The picture, framed at 2.35:1, exhibits excellent color fidelity with natural fleshtones, rich and vivid colors and deep, solid blacks. Images are very sharp and detailed with excellent shadow detail and contrast. Some scenes utilize a softer focus, but do not distract from the picture quality. There is no noise or artifacts for a visually stunning adventure.

    LaserDisc Soundtrack:
    Both the discrete 5.1 Dolby® Digital and matrix PCM soundtracks are excellent. The discrete sounds slightly more articulate and defined with a wider soundstage presence. Dialogue sounds natural and often nicely spatial. Bass is deep and powerful and surround envelopment is often split in the discrete.
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