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    Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat
    Widescreen
    Genre: Stage Performance

    Reviewed In Issue 70 (Mar 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Martin Lawrence

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director David Raynr, producer Michael Hubbard, and executive producer Robert Lawrence; a deleted segment about boxing, and a backstage pass to 14 minutes of behind-the-scenes conversations and hijinks. There is also an up-front ad.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 34191
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Strong crude sexual dialogue and pervasive language
    (Retail Price): $26.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color With B/W Sequences
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2002
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 01/07/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): David Raynr
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    Special Notes:
    Also available in a separate full screen version.

    Story Synopsis:
    While the box office has not been good to actor-comedian Martin Lawrence in the past few years, his fans still adore him as a foul-mouthed comedian (proven by the packed house on the night of this 2002 performance at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC). Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat tells the stories behind some of his more troubling run-ins with the police, the media, his health, and the movie industry, with interspersed behind-the-scenes documentary footage. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD offers a picture that is quite suitable for the live stand-up comedy performance. Despite generally pleasing sharpness and detail, focus can sometimes appear a bit soft. Colors are richly saturated, and fleshtones appear natural. When the stage lighting fades out, blacks are extremely deep and solid. Shots of the audience appear undefined and plugged-up. Some minor dirt is occasionally detected. Neither pixelization or edge enhancement are a problem with this title. The incorporated documentary footage is presented in black-and-white. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack has been well-recorded. The concert itself features moderate, yet nicely immersive surround sound from the crowd ambience. Martin Lawrence

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