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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Legend Of 1900, The
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, M

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: 3.5
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.image-entertainment.com
    Special Features
    Includes a music- and effects-track, filmographies, and a trailer-style music video for the enchanting song


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): ID1442LIDVD
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 125
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1999
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/04/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Giuseppe Tornatore
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    Story Synopsis:
    Based on Novecento by Alessandro Baricco,

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is quite satisfying, with images that can be sharp and detailed or softly focused and nostalgic. Colors appear to be well balanced, with nicely rendered fleshtones, deep blacks. However, sometimes the picture appears plugged-up with smeared hues. Contrast seems a bit low on occasion, but shadow delineation is nicely rendered. Edge enhancement is noticed on occasion, as well as pixelization. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The 5.1-channel soundtracks are a little substantial in terms of overall volume level. Nonetheless, these audio presentations make good use of dimension with music and effects, sometimes even to a slightly exaggerated extent. Voices sound abundantly natural with good spatial integration. Imaging across the screen is enveloping, and surrounds are engaged liberally, though could sometimes benefit from a little moderation. The DTS

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