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    I Wanna Hold Your Hand
    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 90 (Nov 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Nancy Allen, Bobby DiCicco, Marc McClure, Susan Kendall Newman, Theresa Saldana & Wendie Jo Sperber

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2
    Internet Links
    www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by writer/director Robert Zemeckis and writer Bob Gale, and a photo gallery.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 25438
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 99
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1978
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/28/04
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Robert Zemeckis
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    As Beatlemania sweeps across America, six New Jersey teenagers make it their personal goal to see the Fab Four in their first performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Hoping to hear them sing favorites like I Wanna Hold Your Hand (aka Beatles 4-Ever) Rosie Petrofsky (Sperber) and the rest of the gang go on a road trip, each with their own agenda in mind. (Tricia Littrell)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture looks a bit dated with a weak color palette. While fleshtones can appear generally natural, blacks are milky and somewhat brownish. The picture is slightly soft overall, with contrast that seems a bit low, but details are adequate. Only minor edge halos and occasional pixel breakup is noticed. Overall, the picture is generally satisfying. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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