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    Ushpizin
    Genre: Comedy Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 107 (Apr 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Shuli Rand, Michal Bat Sheva Rand, Shaul Mizrahi & Ilan Ganani

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    www.ushpizin.com
    Special Features
    The theatrical trailer, sneak peeks, DVD-ROM features available for a PC, and up-front ads are the special features included on this DVD.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): New Line Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 10235
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For mild thematic elements
    (Retail Price): $27.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 92
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2005
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 04/04/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Gidi Dar
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    "Ushpizin"

    DVD Picture:
    Exhibiting slightly soft characteristics, the anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture is pleasing at best. While color saturation is generally satisfying, there are some scenes that appear a bit washed-out. Minor flecks of dirt and film grain are inherent in the source element. Pixelization is noticed on occasion, but edge enhancement is not a problem. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Hebrew and Yiddish Dolby

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