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Murder By Numbers
Widescreen
Genre: Thriller Reviewed In Issue 65 (Oct 2002) Of Widescreen Review® Stars: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling, Michael Pitt, Agnes Brucker, Chris Penn, R.D. Call & Ben Chaplin

WSR Review Scores

WSR Picture Rating:	4
DD Sound Rating:	4
DTS Sound Rating:	NA
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Critics' Composite Score:	3

Internet Links

http://www.murderbynumbersmovie.com
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Special Features

Includes audio commentary with director Barbet Schroeder and editor Lee Percy, and filmographies.

DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor):	Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number):	23305
(MPAA Rating):	R
(Rating Reason):	Violence, language, a sex scene and brief drug use
(Retail Price):	$26.98
(DVD Type):	Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(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):	2002
(Theatrical Release):	Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release):	No
(DVD Release Date):	09/24/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered):	No

Credits Information

(Director):	Barbet Schroeder
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WSR Narrative Review

Story Synopsis:
Fascinating elements of police procedure meld with escalating tension in the taut

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibtis a picture that is quite pleasing, with images that are sharp and detailed overall. Some scenes exhibit a slightly soft appearance. Colors are rich and warm, with well-balanced fleshtones and deep blacks. While contrast can seem a bit low at times, shadow delineation is very nicely rendered. Edge enhancement can be a distraction at times, and there is some pixelization and shimmering details noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby