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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Spartan
Genre: Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 88 (Sep 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy & Ed O

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.spartanthemovie.com

Special Features
Includes audio commentary by Val Kilmer, a trailer, and up-front ads.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 38801
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Violence And Language.
(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 107
(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): 06/15/04
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): David Mamet
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
The latest from David Mamet, Spartan features Val Kilmer in the role of Robert Scott, a secret service agent assigned to the investigation of Laura Newton (Kristen Bell), the missing daughter of a government official. But even after the media reports that Laura

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture has a dark, stylish appearance that is visually complementary to the suspenseful storytelling. There are plenty of scenes awash in cool bluish overtones and colors are nicely saturated with deep blacks and well-balanced fleshtones. Viewing in a completely blackened room is recommended for the movie

Soundtrack:
The Dolby