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    This Property Is Condemned
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 81 (Feb 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Charles Bronson & Kate Reid

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 1.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment
    Special Features
    None


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 06534
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $19.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 110
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1966
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 12/02/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Sydney Pollack
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    "This Property Is Condemned" is based on the play by Tennessee Williams about a young woman, Alva Starr (Wood), the flirtatious main attraction of her mother

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD has a dated appearance, but can otherwise appear nicely rendered. Images are generally sharp and detailed, though at times appearing a bit soft. Colors can be nicely balanced at times, like when Natalie Wood first appears in her fucshia dress, the colors virtually pop from the screen. However, fleshtones can appear unnaturally brown and hues can seem a bit pasty. Edge enhancement is noticed at times and occasional smearing can be bothersome. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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