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    21 Grams
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Naomi Watts, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Melissa Leo, Eddie Marsan, Clea DuVall & Danny Huston

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: 4
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.21-grams.com
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    There are up-front ads, but no supplements.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 24166
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language, sexuality, some violence and drug use
    (Retail Price): $26.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 125
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2003
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/16/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Alejandro Gonz
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    "21 Grams" is the story of three very different but equally troubled people whose lives unexpectedly cross paths. Paul (Penn) is a married man in desperate need of a heart transplant. Cristina (Watts) lives with her husband Michael (Huston) and their two daughters, while Jack (Del Toro) is a born-again Christian who has served time in prison. When Paul is suddenly given a new heart, he goes to great measures to find out how he acquired his second chance at life, but what he discovers is more tragic than he could ever have imagined. (Tricia Littrell)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced DVD, framed at 1.85:1, exhibits a picture that is stylized with a gritty appearance. Images are sharp and detailed, though a little bit

    Soundtrack:
    Both the Dolby

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