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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Closer
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 95 (Apr 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman & Clive Owen

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: 3.5
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
Internet Links
www.sony.com/closer

Special Features
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 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 04847
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Sequences Of Graphic Sexual Dialogue, Nudity/Sexuality And Language
(Retail Price): $28.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 104
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2004
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/29/05
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Mike Nichols
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
When Dan (Law) has a chance encounter with Alice (Portman When Dan (Law) has a chance encounter with Alice (Portman), he finds himself enchanted by her, and the two become lovers. Inspired by Alice, Dan writes a novel based on her life, but becomes smitten with photographer Anna (Roberts). Out of respect for Alice, Anna initially turns down Dan

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD has a very natural look, with well-balanced colors, accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. Sharpness is nicely re

Soundtrack:
The Dolby