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| Before and After |
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Genre:Drama
Reviewed In Issue 22 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong, Alfred Molina, Julia Weldon, Daniel Von Bargen, Allison Folland, John Heard & Ann Magnuson |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Hollywood Pictures Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
7047 AS |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG13 |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.99 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
108 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1996 |
| (LD Release Date): |
9/9/96 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Barbet Schroeder |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Ted Tally |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Howard Shore |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Stuart Wurtzel |
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| (Editor): |
Lee Percy, A.C.E. |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Roger Birnbaum & Joe Roth |
| (Co-Producers): |
Chris Brigham |
| (Producers): |
Barbet Schroeder & Susan Hoffman |
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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): |
1.67:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Digital |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Before And After is a “controversial and provocative” drama featuring two of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Meryl Streep and Liam Neeson star as Dr. Caroline Ryan and her husband Ben, a successful couple who are faced with a gut-wrenching dilemma. Their teenage son, Jacob (Edward Furlong), is accused of murdering his girlfriend and he is nowhere to be found for questioning. The close-knit community is rocked by the murder and turns against his family as a result. The ensuing investigation pits husband against wife over the issue of defending their child at all costs, or telling the truth in this examination of responsibility.
LaserDisc Picture:
The matted 1.67:1 picture delivers subdued and slightly undersaturated colors with grayish fleshtones. Generally sharp and detailed with excellent shadow detail, only the slightest noise and minor artifacts are apparent.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is conventional throughout, possessing a monaural emphasis. Surround envelopment and occasional sound effects are subtle. There is a wonderful orchestra score with a beautiful string section which weaves through the soundtrack. Dialogue is ADR-produced and wanting in spatial presence. Overall, the result sounds “manufactured.”
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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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