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    Spider
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson, Gabriel Byrne, John Neville, Bradley Hall & Lynn Redgrave

    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.sonypictures.com
    http://www.sonyclassics.com
    http://www.spiderthemovie.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director David Cronenberg, three featurettes (the eight minute In The Beginning: How Spider Came To Be, a nine-minute making-of segment, and a 12-minute introduction to the cast), and selected filmographies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 00373
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Sexuality, brief violence and language
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 99
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2002
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/29/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): David Cronenberg
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Recently released from a mental institution, Spider Cleg (Fiennes) takes up residence in Mrs. Wilkenson

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits an intentionally cold, dark appearance that visually complements the storytelling of a troubled man in England. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended to compensate for the dark nature of the picture. Colors are well balanced with accurate fleshtones, and lots of blue-grays and deep, but undefined blacks. The flashback scenes have a brighter appearance that is almost contrastingly hopeful for the main character. There is some minor pixel break up and edge enhancement for a slightly

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