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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Battle Of Britain, The
Genre: Drama
Reviewed In Issue 76 (Sept 2003) Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curt Jurgens, Ian McShane, Kenneth More, Laurence Olivier, Nigel Patrick, Christopher Plummer, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Robert Shaw, Patrick Wymark & Susannah York
DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture with dated characteristics, though some scenes can look quite natural. The color fidelity can appear a bit faded or brownish at times, but other times hues are nicely saturated with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. The source element is revealing of some dirt and scratches, as well as occasional film grain (usually with opticals). The appearance of edge enhancement can be downright unacceptable (but is not to be confused with the processed photography shots). At times, the picture has a distracting
Soundtrack:
The Dolby
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