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    Beyond Borders
    Widescreen
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 84 (May 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Angelina Jolie, Clive Owen, Teri Polo, Linus Roache, Yorick Van Wageningen & Noah Emmerich

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homeentertainment
    Special Features
    Special features includes audio commentary by director Martin Campbell and producer Lloyd Phillips, two parts of a 38-minute making-of documentary, an eight-minute conversation with screenwriter Caspian Tredwell-Owen, and a four-minute featurette on Angelina Jolie as a Goodwill Ambassador.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 33992
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language and war-related violence
    (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): 127
    (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): 03/23/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Martin Campbell
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    Special Notes:
    Also available in a modified 1.33:1 full screen edition.

    Story Synopsis:
    In "Beyond Borders," American woman Sarah Jordan (Jolie), who lives in London with her wealthy British husband, Henry Bauford (Roache), becomes compelled to join a humanitarian effort to fight famine in Ethiopia. Along the way she finds love with one of the other Goodwill Ambassadors. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD picture exhibits gorgeously saturated colors with rich hues, natural fleshtones, and deep blacks. Images are sharp and detailed, with nicely balanced contrast and shadow delineation. The biggest distraction with this picture is the presence of annoying edge enhancement. Pixel breakup is occasionally noticed, giving the picture a

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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