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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Charlie
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 98 (Jul 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Luke Goss, Steven Berkoff, Leslie Grantham & Anita Dobson,

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
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    Special Features
    Includes an anti-piracy up-front ad and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2229293
    (MPAA Rating): R
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    (Retail Price): $19.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 94
    (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): 07/19/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Malcolm Needs
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Charlie Richardson (Goss) was one of the most feared gangsters in British history. On July 30th, 1966, England won the World Cup and Richardson was arrested. Through his court hearings, we learn about this brutal crimial and how he adjusts (or fails to adjust) to his 25 year prison sentence. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture looks good, with a stylized color scheme that can be quite stellar (even over the top), while other times (like the court scenes) appearing desaturated. Fleshtones tend to appear a bit orange in the more vibrant scenes. Sharpness is satisfying, with nicely rendered details. At times the picture is intentionally blurry for effect, but other times smearing does not seem intentional and is a distraction. Pixelization is noticed at times, and there is occasional edge enhancement. Overall, this is quite a creative visual experience. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    With impressively natural dialogue, deep bass, and a nice use of each available channel (at times), the Dolby

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