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Open Season
Genre: Computer Animation

Reviewed In Issue 118 (Mar 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
The Voice Talents Of Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Debra Messing, Gary Sinise, Billy Connolly & Jon Favreau

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 4
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.OpenSeason.com

Special Features
Special features on the DVD include the 15-minute Behind The Trees featurette, the eight-minute The Voices Behind The Stars featurette, two deleted scenes, and the


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 15694
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

For some rude humor, mild action, brief language
(Retail Price): $28.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 86
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2006
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 01/30/07
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Jill Culton & Roger Allers
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Sony Animation

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits well-rendered details and colors, but pixilation and edge enhancement can make a mess of some of the scenes. Depth is very impressive in nighttime scenes, but day scenes generally look rather flat. (Danny Richelieu)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby