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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Volver
    Genre: Comedy Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 120 (May 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Pen

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.sonyclassics.com
    Special Features
    Special features include commentary with Director Pedro Almod


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 15283
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For some sexual content and 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): 121
    (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): 04/03/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Pedro Almod
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Raimunda (Cruz) has a full plate in front of her. Still saddened by the death of her mother and father so many years ago, she works as a janitor while her unemployed and unmotivated husband lies about their Madrid apartment, sometimes pestering their teenage daughter, Paula (Cobo). Plus she cares for her elderly aunt (Lampreave), who seems to be going senile, claiming she sees, and speaks to, Raimunda

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a very pleasing picture, with solid blacks, bold, vibrant colors, and natural fleshtones. Fine details in close-up shots are well rendered, but medium and long shots are not captured as well as in the best releases, and some pixilization and minor edge enhancement can be noticed from time to time. Still, this is a good picture. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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