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    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 76 (Sept 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Lauren Ambrose, Jennifer Dundas Lowe, Joelle Carter, James Villemaire, Jamie Harrold, Sharon Scruggs & Josh Pais

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 2.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.sho.com
    Special Features
    Includes a two-minute Afterthought, filmmaker snapshot diaries at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, and a deleted scene.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sundance Channel Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): SHO 9016
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For language, some sexuality, and drug use
    (Retail Price): $24.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 90
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2000
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/03/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Robert J. Siegel
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Sweltering and beautiful summertime has just hit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Frankie Wheeler (Ambrose) and her wild friend Nicola (Lowe) brace themselves for the tourist season. Working the family

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture does not look very impressive, especially when blown up on a larger home theatre display. Colors are a bit weak and washed out, with a reddish overtone that affects whites and fleshtones. Images are generally sharp, but finer details are lacking. Some smearing is evident. There is plenty of grain revealed from the small-gauge 16mm source element, and a few flecks of dirt are also noticed. Edge enhancement is a serious distraction, but pixelization is limited. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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