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    Batman Forever


    Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology 1989-1997
    Genre: Action Adventure

    Reviewed In Issue 102 (Nov 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, Chris O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: 4.5
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.warnervideo.com
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     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 71317
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For strong stylized action.
    (Retail Price): $26.99
    (DVD Type): Two DVD-9 Discs
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 121
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1995
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 10/18/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Joel Schumacher
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    Story Synopsis:
    Kilmer takes over the role that Michael Keaton abandoned in the third installment of the widely successful Batman series. Two twisted villains

    DVD Picture:
    Both the previous LaserDisc, first reviewed in Issue 17, and DVD versions appear remarkably the same in character. The subtly more detailed and sharper DVD heightens the dazzling visuals and production design, with frames swathed in character-identifying neon. The picture is awash with a kaleidoscope of eye-popping color. Blacks are deep and solid. Neither version exhibits any apparent noise, though the LaserDisc has a few minor artifacts. Shadow detail and contrast are excellent. Through the component video output, color fidelity is slightly improved on the DVD for a visual experience that is stunning. Both the DVD anamorphic and letterbox, and LaserDisc aspect ratios have been recomposed at 1.78:1, and 1.95:1, respectively.

    Soundtrack:
    Both DVD

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