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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Black Hole, The
    Genre: Science Fiction

    Reviewed In Issue 89 (Oct 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux & Ernest Borgnine

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.disneydvd.com
    Special Features
    Special features include the 17-minute Through The Black Hole featurette and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Walt Disney Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 33652
    (MPAA Rating): PG
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    (Retail Price): $19.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1979
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/24/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Gary Nelson
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    The crew of an Earth discovery vessel searching for space travelers discover instead, The Black Hole, that phenomenon of space, which envelops everything in its path

    DVD Picture:
    Compared to the previously released, non-anamorphic DVD (reviewed in Issue 33), this new anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD picture really looks quite good. While color fidelity can look a bit dated, saturation is mostly rich with nicely balanced fleshtones and deep blacks. Occasionally fleshtones appear a bit orange or brownish. The picture is sharp and nicely detailed. Minor flecks of dirt are noticed in the source element. Edge enhancement is occasional, but not terribly obtrusive. Only occasional shimmering details in the sets are noticed, but overall the picture is quite strong. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    This remastered Dolby

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