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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Big Wednesday
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 64 (Sept 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt & Gary Busey

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    http://www.warnervideo.com
    Special Features
    Includes John Milius audio commentary and Gary Busey and Milius filmographies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 11182
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 120
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1978
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/09/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): John Milius
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    Story Synopsis:


    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is generally satisfying for the storytelling. Images are sharp, overall, with pleasing detail and definition. Colors are rich and border oversaturation, evident in the reddish fleshtones (which look a little bit more than sunkissed). Blacks are deep and undefined. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended, as visual information tends to get lost in the darker scenes, and contrast seems a bit low. Edge enhancement and pixelization are noticed, as are source element artifacts and minor film grain. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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