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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Timeline
    Widescreen
    Genre: Science Fiction

    Reviewed In Issue 85 (Jun 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Paul Walker, Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler, Billy Connolly, David Thewlis, Anna Friel, Neal McDonough, Matt Craven, Ethan Embry, Michael Sheen, Lambert Wilson, Marton Csokas & Rossif Sutherland

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4.5
    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 include a segmented 45-minute Journey Through Timeline documentary (with three parts: Setting Time, The Nights Of La Roque, and Making Their Own History), an 18-minute Textures Of Timeline featurette, and two theatrical trailers. There are also creative multiple menu options and Paramount


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 33868
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Intense battle sequences and brief language
    (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): 115
    (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): 04/13/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Richard Donner
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    While on an archeological dig in France, Professor Johnston (Connolly) is transported by a 3-D fax machine back in time to the middle ages. Stuck in the year 1357 and with no way back to the present, a group of young archeologists led by his son Chris (Walker), travel back to the war-torn land to rescue the professor. With an extra 650 years of knowledge to their advantage, the group is sure that their mission will be an easy one. But the medieval warriors prove to be more cunning than they imagined, and the group soon learns that they have their work cut out for them. "Timeline" is based on the novel by Michael Crichton. (Tricia Littrell)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture exhibits images that are sharp and detailed with well-balanced contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are nicely balanced with accurate fleshtones, rich hues, and deep blacks. The picture can have a bit of an unnatural appearance, with a

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    Reason #26 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    Before WSR, there was a 4:3 picture tube. After WSR, there is a nice 65 inch widescreen rear projection TV. However, it's only a beginning, because WSR started a dream. The reality looks crisper and clearer now, even the sound is more precise and enveloping. Widescreen Review: P5/S5, one's critic’s composite: 5. Thank you, WSR. Keep up the excellent work!

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