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    Oyster Farmer
    Genre: Dark Comedy

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

    Stars:
    Kerry Armstrong, David Field, Jim Norton & Alex O'Lachlan

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: 4
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Special Features
    The only special feature is the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): HVE2993DVD
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
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    (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): 91
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2004
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/14/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Anna Reeves
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Disguised in a Fruity Wrap and armed with a lobster, down-on-his-luck Jack (O'Lachlan) overtakes two armored-truck guards, steals a large sum of money, and mails it to himself. However, this foolproof plan hits the water (literally) when the old postman has a fatal heart attack mid dock, sending all the mail into the soup. So, Jack must now continue working as an Oyster Farmer until his package is found, but, luckily, Pearl (Dianna Glenn) is there to make his wait more inviting. (Jack Kelley)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture exhibits images with adequate sharpness, though fine details are limited. The color scheme is acceptable, although natural saturation varies and occasionally hues seem a bit ruddy. Objects can occasionally appear a bit edgy, but distractions

    Soundtrack:
    With well-recorded dialogue and a suitable mix, the Dolby

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