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    Monster House
    Genre: Computer Animation

    Reviewed In Issue 114 (Nov 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    The Voice Talents Of Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jon Heder, Kevin James, Jason Lee, Catherine O'Hara, Kathleen Turner & Fred Willard

    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: 4
    Internet Links
    www.MonsterHouse-Movie.com
    Special Features
    Special features include filmmaker commentary; Inside Monster House, which contains several featurettes: the 3-1/2 minute storyboarded Imaginary Heroes, a 2-1/2-minute Beginner


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 15419
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For scary images and sequences, thematic elements, some crude humor, and 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): 91
    (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): 10/24/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Gil Kenan
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Who is the Monster that lives in the House across the street? That

    DVD Picture:
    With great image depth and generally well-resolved details, the anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD picture can look good. Colors are vibrant and plentiful, which should keep young kids interested. Some pixilation and edge enhancement is evident throughout, and noise is noticeable in the backgrounds. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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