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WSR Detailed DVD Review
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