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WSR Detailed DVD Review
L.A. Story
15th Anniversary Edition
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 110 (Jul 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Richard E. Grant, Marilu Henner, Sarah Jessica Parker & Susan Forristal

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
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Special Features
Special features include the 13-minute Story Of L.A. Story, an interactive map that takes you to different locations with the production designer to discover The L.A. Of L.A. Story (including SanDeE's, Long Beach, Harris's, The Pool, Hard Rock, the Ambassador Hotel, Now!, Burbank, and more), 19 deleted or alternate scenes, a 1991 EPK featurette, trailers, TV spots, and other titles from Lions Gate.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Lions Gate Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 18787
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 95
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1991
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 06/13/06
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Mick Jackson
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Steve Martin

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits a slightly soft appearance, but details are generally satisfying and adequate. Colors are rich and bright, with a reddish tinge throughout the color palette. The source element is revealing of a bit of film grain and occasional flecks of dirt. Minor smearing and pixelization are noticed, but there is no obtrusive edge enhancement. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The new Dolby