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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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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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  WSR Narrative Review
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