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    Stand By Me


    Deluxe Edition With CD Premium
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 94 (Mar 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthv.com
    Special Features
    Special features include Rob Reiner


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 10420
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.96
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 89
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1986
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/22/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Rob Reiner
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on Stephen King

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD appears to be the same mediocre transfer as the anamorphically enhanced DVD previously reviewed in Issue 26. When the earlier review was conducted, the comparison to the LaserDisc revealed the appropriate increase in resolution and sharpness. But viewed alone, the picture does not stand up to anamorphically enhanced DVDs available today. Images are quite soft overall, with backgrounds lacking clarity and definition. Colors are generally nicely rendered, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Shadow delineation, as revealed in the scenes by the campfires, is also nicely rendered. Some pixelization and minor aliasing problems are noticed, as well as occasional edge enhancement. Overall, the picture looks pretty good, though a little soft.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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