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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    In America
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine, Sarah Bolger, Emma Bolger & Djimon Hounsou

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.inamericadvd.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director Jim Sheridan, nine deleted scenes, and an alternative ending with optional commentary, and


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2221671
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For some sexuality, drug references, brief violence, and language
    (Retail Price): $27.95
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 105
    (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): 05/11/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Jim Sheridan
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    A young Irish couple and their two daughters have just crossed over the Canadian border and, once they

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits pleasing images that complement the storytelling. The picture is sharp with satisfying details and definition, as well as nicely rendered contrast and shadow delineation. Often exhibiting cooler hues with a blue tinge in the color scheme, the picture has a bit of an isolating visual tone. Still, colors pop from the nighttime carnival scene and autumn hues are warm. Pixelization and edge enhancement are minimal in their distractions, though finicky viewers may find the edge halos bothersome in the higher contrast scenes. Overall, this is a lovely picture. (Suzanne Hodges) The disc also includes a modified 1.33:1 (4:3) full screen version of the movie -- not reviewed.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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