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Birthday Girl
Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 65 (Oct 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel & Mathieu Kassovitz

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.miramax.com

Special Features
Includes a six-minute behind-the-scenes featurette and the Robbie Williams/Nicole Kidman


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 20915
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Sexuality and language
(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 90
(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): 08/13/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Jez Butterworth
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
When lonely banker John Buckingham (Chaplin) sends away for a Russian mail order bride, he has no idea what

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture is quite pleasing, with sharp and detailed images. Colors are rich and bold, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely balanced. There is a little bit of pixelization and edge enhancement noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby