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    Dancer Upstairs, The
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante, Elvira M

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
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    http://www.thedancerupstairsdvd.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director John Malkovich and actor Javier Bardem, Sundance Channel


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2008836
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Strong violence and for language
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 133
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/23/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): John Malkovich
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    As a Latin American nation nears collapse under a highly organized terrorist movement, idealistic policeman Agustin Rejas (Bardem) faces the greatest challenge of his career: to catch the mysterious guerrilla leader Ezequiel who is as elusive as Rejas

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits warm, well-saturated colors in a dim environment that is complementary to the storytelling and moody theme. Fleshtones are naturally rendered and blacks are deep and solid. Images appear sharp and nicely detailed, with excellent textures. Some scenes exhibit a soft focus. Pixelization and edge enhancement are noticed, but neither are terribly distracting. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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