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    West Wing: The Complete Second Season, The
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 86 (Jul 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Rob Lowe, Dul

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.warnervideo.com
    Special Features
    Side A of the first disc includes audio commentary by creator Aaron Sorkin, director Thomas Shlamme, and actors Bradley Whitford and Janel Moloney for "In The Shadow Of Two Gunmen Pt. 1"; while Sorkin, Schlamme, and actor Martin Sheen provide commentary on Part 2. Sorkin, Schlamme, and Whitford also provide a commentary track on the "No


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 31621
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $59.98
    (DVD Type): Four-Disc Set: DVD-18 x 3 & DVD-5
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 957
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2000 & 2001
    (Theatrical Release): No
    (Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
    (DVD Release Date): 05/18/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Thomas Schlamme, Alex Graves, Ken Olin, Christopher Misiano, Jeremy Kagan, Paris Barclay, Laura Innes, Scott Winant, Lou Antonio, Michael Engler, Jessica Yu, Bryan Gordon, Bill Johnson, Robert Berlinger
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    With a

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVDs exhibit this television series with satisfying image quality. While the picture can have a slightly soft appearance, details can be nicely rendered. Bright whites often appear hazy, creating a glowing look in many scenes throughout the series. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. The picture can appear a bit dim and wanting in more contrast. While edge enhancement is not a problem with this set, there is some pixelization noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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