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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Good Thief, The
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 77 (Oct 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Nick Nolte, Tcheky Karyo, Said Taghmaoui, Gerard Darmon, Emir Kusturica & Nutsa Kukhianidze

    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.foxsearchlight.com
    http://www.thegoodthiefdvd.com
    Special Features
    Special features include director Neil Jordan


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2008544
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language, sexuality, drug content, and some violence
    (Retail Price): $27.98
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 109
    (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): 08/19/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Neil Jordan
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    "The Good Thief" tells the story of wisecracking American thief Bob Mantagnet (Nolte), whose luck seems to have finally run out while living amongst gamblers and drug addicts in Nice, France. After rescuing an young girl (Kukhianidze) from her pimp, Mantagnet jumps at one last job...stealing some priceless paintings from a Monte Carlo casino. With the cops closing in, can Mantagnet make a clean sweep and retire on his earnings? (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture drenched in warm golden overtones or cold blues. At times, fleshtones can appear a bit orange but otherwise hues are nicely balanced and fully saturated with deep blacks. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though some minor smearing is evident. At times, the picture can appear a bit

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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