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    Pi
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 65 (Oct 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Benjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Talisa Soto, Nelson Vasquez, Michael Wright, Michael Irby, Mandy Patinkin, Robert Klein & Rita Moreno

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.miramax.com
    Special Features
    Includes a featurette,


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 26079
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Drug use, strong language, and sexuality
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 94
    (Color Type): Color With B/W Sequences
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/16/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Leon Ichaso
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    After serving time in Sing-Sing prison for drug dealing and petty theft in the 1970

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD offers a stylized picture with both color and black-and-white scenes. Images are generally sharp, but details appear smeared and wanting in definition. Some scenes have a gritty appearance, with quite a bit of noticeable film grain, while other scenes appear smooth, but undefined. Colors are rich and warm, with lots of brown hues and deep blacks. Edge enhancement can be extremely distracting, and pixelization is often noticed. Though a lot of what makes the picture look mediocre is related to the source element, the picture is generally unimpressive overall. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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