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    North Shore
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, John Philbin, Gerry Lopez, Cristina Raines & Gregory Harrison

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    Includes feature commentary with director William Phelps and executive producer Randal Kleiser, a three-minute deleted scenes montage, an alternate ending, and eight brand new interviews with cast and crew found under the North Shore Unscripted submenu.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 22732
    (MPAA Rating): PG
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    (Retail Price): $14.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 96
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1987
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 01/07/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): William Phelps
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    After winning a wave-tank contest in his Arizona hometown, Rick Kane (Adler) decides to take his chances on the fantastic waves of the Hawaiian North Shore pipeline. The locals don

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD appears to be sourced from less-than-optimal elements, resulting in a picture that does not hide its age well. Images are generally soft throughout, at times appearing smeared, though details can occasionally have satisfying definition. Subtle color changes and brightness flashes result in a

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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