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| Waterworld |
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Genre:Action Adventure
Reviewed In Issue 18 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorno & Michael Jeter |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
MCA/Universal Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
42680 |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$44.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
136 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1998 |
| (LD Release Date): |
1/1/96 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Kevin Reynolds |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Peter Radar & David Twohy |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
James Newton Howard |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Dennis Gassner |
| (Visual Effects): |
Ellen Mirojnick |
| (Costume Designer): |
John Bloomfield |
| (Editor): |
Peter Boyle |
| (Supervising Sound Editors): |
NA |
| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
NA |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Charles Gordon, John Davis & Kevin Costner |
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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): |
DTS Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Waterworld is an explosive, high seas action adventure depicting mankind’s future plight to survive the aftermath of a water-covered Earth. Kevin Costner stars as the Mariner, a mysterious mutant drifter with webbed feet and gills, forced to save Enola (Tina Majorino), a young girl with a mysterious map tattooed on her back, and her adoptive mother, Helen (Jeanne Tripplehorn). Soon the Mariner is forced into a war to save Enola from the evil Deacon (Dennis Hopper) who is out for the map tattoo that leads to Dryland.
LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 picture exhibits exemplary THX® quality. Images are sharp and detailed, with excellent color fidelity and contrast. The imagery is natural with vivid colors, accurate fleshtones, and deep, solid blacks. Shadow detail is superb and there is virtually no noise or artifacts.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack projects powerful dynamics and bass extension to below 25Hz, even in the surrounds. Intriguing sound and Foley effects add to the subtle surround presence. The music score is dynamic and expansive, with excellent soundstage and depth imaging. But fidelity and resolution are not the very best.
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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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