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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Importance Of Being Earnest, The
    2001
    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 68 (Jan 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.miramax.com
    Special Features
    Includes a seven-minute making-of featurette, a 14-minute behind-the-scenes featurette, and director Oliver Parker audio commentary.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 28086
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Mild sensuality
    (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): 94
    (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): 11/12/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Oliver Parker
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the Oscar Wilde stage play, "The Importance Of Being Earnest" finds Rupert Everett in the role of Algernon Moncrieff and Colin Firth as his pal Jack Worthing, both of whom have created their own alter egos. Yet, when each decides to

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture exhibits warm, nicely balanced colors that are visually complimentary to the period of the story. Fleshtones appear quite accurate, hues are rich, and blacks are deep and solid. The picture is sharp and detailed, though sometimes slightly soft. There is a small amount of edge enhancement noticed, but pixelization is not a problem. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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