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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Scrooge
1970
Genre: Family

Reviewed In Issue 79 (Dec 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Albert Finney, Edith Evans, Kenneth More & Alec Guinness

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment

Special Features
There are no supplements.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 38063
(MPAA Rating): G
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $14.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 113
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1970
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 09/23/03
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Ronald Neame
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Albert Finney gives a striking performance as old man Ebeneezer Scrooge in this classic Scrooge Christmas tale based on Charles Dickens

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits an appropriately dark picture for the period of the storytelling, with candle-lit interiors. Contrast and shadow delineation are well balanced and capable of delivering the dim visuals. Colors can be nicely balanced with rich hues and deep blacks, though skin tones can appear a bit orange at times. While images are generally sharp, a slightly soft, hazy focus is apparent. Edge enhancement is limited to some brighter scenes with snowy backgrounds, and there is minimal pixelization. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby