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    Disturbia
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 123 (Sept 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Shia LaBeouf, David Morse, Sarah Roemer & Viola Davis

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    www.disturbia.com
    Special Features
    Special features include audio commentary with Director D.J. Caruso, Shia LaBeouf, and Sarah Roemer; five deleted scenes, a 15-minute Making Of featurette; outtakes; the music video


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 34834
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For sequences of terror and violence, and some sexuality
    (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): 104
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2007
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/07/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): D.J. Caruso
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Kale (LaBeouf) is having a tough time lately. His father has died in a tragic accident, his mom is working extra hours to pay the bills, and he is having trouble at school. As a result of his trouble at school, he is placed under house arrest, ankle bracelet and all. Whilst serving time homebound in the suburbs, Kale begins to notice a suspicious neighbor. Convinced this neighbor is a homicidal maniac, Kale and his friend Ashley (Roemer) investigate this stranger living in their midst. Is the oddly behaved man next door trying to change this lovely suburbia into Disturbia, or has Kale

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a pleasing image with deep blacks and well-rendered fleshtones. Details are captured well, even in the darkest portions of the screen where the subtle gradations near black are still noticeable. Edge enhancement is not much of a problem, but edges can look slightly too digital and pixel breakup, while not often noticeable, can be seen at times. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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