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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Core, The
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    Genre: Science Fiction

    Reviewed In Issue 78 (Nov 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, D.J. Qualls, Richard Jenkins, Tchecky Karyo, Bruce Greenwood & Alfre Woodard

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director Jon Amiel, an 11-minute making-of featurette, five visual effects deconstruction featurettes, and 14-minutes worth of deleted/extended scenes with optional commentary.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 33467
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For sci-fi life/death situations and brief strong language
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 135
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2003
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/09/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Jon Amiel
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    Special Notes:
    Available separately in a 1.33:1 (4:3) modified version.

    Story Synopsis:
    A geophysicist, Dr. Josh Keyes (Eckhart), discovers that an unknown force has caused The Core of the Earth to stop rotating. With the planet

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture that can be sharp and nicely detailed, which at times can reveal fine textures and definition. However, some minor smearing is noticed. Colors are rich and well balanced with natural fleshtones, fully saturated hues, and deep blacks. Edge enhancement can be a nuisance with this title, especially in scenes with higher contrast. The breakup of finer details due to pixelization is noticed at times, and there are a couple of shimmering moire patterns noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    This Dolby

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