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    Mean Machine
    Genre: Comedy

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

    Stars:
    Vinnie Jones, David Kelly, David Hemmings, Ralph Brown, Jason Flemyng, Danny Dyer & Jason Statham

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramountclassics.com/meanmachine
    Special Features
    Includes a viewer option of viewing the movie with the U.K. theatrical soundtrack or the English soundtrack used in its U.S. release. There are no additional supplements.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 34039
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language and some violence
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 99
    (Color Type): Color
    (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): Barry Skolnick
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    Story Synopsis:


    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a stylish picture that has a rough, hard-edged appearance that is complementary to the storytelling. At times, fleshtones can appear a bit orange, but colors are otherwise naturally rendered, with rich hues and deep blacks. There is enough edge enhancement and pixelization to cause some distraction. The source element is revealing of dirt, artifacts, and a bit of film grain. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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