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    Flags Of Our Fathers
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach, John Benjamin Hickey, John Slattery, Barry Pepper, Jamie Bell & Paul Walker

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.FlagsOfOurFathers.com
    Special Features
    Special features are limited to up-front previews.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): DreamWorks Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 11782
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For sequences of graphic war violence and carnage, and for language
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 132
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): No
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2006
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 02/06/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Clint Eastwood
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    During World War II, thousands of Marines rushed the small island of Iwo Jima, and what ensued was a battle of horrific carnage, death, and destruction. But in the aftermath, an American Flag was raised and photographed, and that image became an inspiration for the American people in a time when inspiration was desperately needed. Flags Of Our Fathers is based on the book by James Bradley with Ron Powers. (Jack Kelley)

    DVD Picture:
    The desaturated look of the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD is reminiscent of other movies set in this time period, making it look much older than it actually is. Black levels are deep, and good shadow delineation reveals many details in the darkness that lesser releases would hide. Minor edge enhancement and pixilation are noticeable, but are not overly distracting. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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