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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Serpico
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 69 (Feb 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Al Pacino

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.paramount.com/homevideo

Special Features
Includes the 10-minute "Serpico: Real To Reel," the 13-minute "Inside Serpico," cast and filmmaker favorite moments, and a photo gallery with commentary about the score by director Sidney Lumet.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 08689
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $24.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 130
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1973
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/03/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Sidney Lumet
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Frank Serpico (Pacino) was a real-life New York City cop living in the

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is quite pleasing throughout. While the color scheme definitely dates the picture, hues appear to be well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and generally deep, but undefined blacks. The picture has a slightly soft quality and can appear somewhat hazy. Still, details can be nicely rendered at times. Film grain and minor artifacts are inherent in this source element. There are minor distractions in the way of pixelization and edge enhancement. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby