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    Rambo III


    Special Edition
    Genre: Action Adventure

    Reviewed In Issue 62 (July 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge, Kurtwood Smith, Spiros Focas

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: 4
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.artisanent.com
    http://www.rambodvd.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director Peter MacDonald, a new 30-minute


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Artisan Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 12655
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer/Dual Layer (DVD14)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 101
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1988
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 05/28/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Peter MacDonald
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    Special Notes:
    Also available in a four-disc Special Edition DVD Collection, which includes additional supplemental material and collectible packaging.

    Story Synopsis:
    In

    DVD Picture:
    As is the case with the first two installments in the series, the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits pleasing improvements

    Soundtrack:
    As would be expected, the remastered soundtracks on Rambo III are the best of the three in this series, in terms of fidelity and spatial engagement. While the original recording's dated character can be noticed, the sense of atmosphere and immersion are both rather compelling, with dimensionality effectively utilized throughout. The stereo separation from the surrounds comes from the music, with punctuated activity from poignant effects. Bass is abundantly deep and prodigious, with substantial .1 LFE activity. The DTS

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