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| Nick of Time |
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Genre:Thriller
Reviewed In Issue 21 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Johnny Depp, Christopher Walken, Charles S. Dutton, Roman Maffia, Marsha Mason. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Paramount Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
LV33041-WS |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.98 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
89 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1995 |
| (LD Release Date): |
5/5/96 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
John Badham |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Patrick Sheane Duncan |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Arthur B. Rubinstein |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Philip Harrison |
| (Visual Effects): |
Optical Illusions, Composite Image Systems |
| (Costume Designer): |
Mary E. Vogt |
| (Editor): |
Frank Morriss |
| (Supervising Sound Editors): |
John Benson |
| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
D.J. Caruso |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
John Badham |
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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 Digital |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
When accountant Gene Watson (Depp) arrives in Los Angeles’ Union Station, he is forced into the greatest predicament of his life in the taut thriller Nick Of Time. Two shadowy strangers (Walken & Maffia) emerge, separate Watson from his six-year-old daughter, slap a gun in his hand and present him with a deal: kill Governor Eleanor Grant (Mason) before she leaves a political rally at a nearby hotel, or his daughter will be dead. He is given 90 minutes, six bullets and no choice. With little time to react—and no time to waste—Watson desperately tries to get help, and in doing so, learns who is in on the assassination. He must race against the clock to save his little girl without killing the governor. This twist-filled, race-against-time thriller is an engaging experience.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture is matted at 1.85:1. The picture has occasional inconsistencies and washed out color. Fleshtones are generally natural but sometimes discolored, perhaps due to lighting. Images are sharp and detailed and blacks are deep and solid. Slight noise is occasionally apparent as are minor artifacts, but overall the presentation is sure to please.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack’s notable element is the expansive and gorgeous orchestra score, recorded with excellent soundstage depth and imaging, and surround envelopment. The music has a near constant presence and is a perfect complement to the intrigue with its deep bass scoring. The music score is worth the price of admission alone. The other sound elements are also well cast and the sound is always enveloping in the surrounds. Scene to scene ambiance is constantly present and involving with dialogue naturally spatial. This is one of the better 5.1 mixes and points the way to achieving a holophonic soundfield experience. The matrix version is equally well defined and spatial, but with slightly less precise imaging and directionality
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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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