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    Crash
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 101 (Oct 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, William Fichtner, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Howard, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillippe & Larenz Tate

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    www.lionsgatefilms.com
    www.crashfilm.com
    Special Features
    Special features include an introduction to the DVD by writer/producer/director Paul Haggis; audio commentary with writer/producer/director Paul Haggis, writer/producer Bobby Moresco and actor/producer Don Cheadle; a ten-minute behind-the-scenes featurette; the Kansascali "If I..." music video; and trailers.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Lions Gate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 17938
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language, sexual content and some violence.
    (Retail Price): $28.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 112
    (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): 09/06/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Paul Haggis
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    With an opening scene and title like "Crash," I was expecting a movie revolving around a car accident. Boy, was I wrong! This film features an all-star cast (all of who give outstanding performances) and takes place in a single day. The group of different colored strangers from different wakes of life seem to have nothing at all in common, but their lives intersect through the one thing they all share

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced DVD picture exhibits a generally sharp picture, though some scenes appear somewhat blurry. Colors are generally well balanced, with natural fleshtones, but saturation tends to vary a bit. At times, hues can appear rich and vibrant, while other times darker scenes can appear slightly milky or unnatural. Some pixelization is noticed, but there is no bothersome edge enhancement. The source element is quite clean, with only slightly noticeable film grain at times. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    Solid, deep bass is the highlight of the Dolby

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