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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Vacancy
Genre: Thriller

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

Stars:
Kate Beckinsdale, Luke Wilson, Frank Whaley & Ethan Embry

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NR
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
www.sony.com/vacancy

Special Features
Special features include an alternate opening sequence, Checking In: an interview with Director Nimrod Antal and cast members, Mason


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 18288
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

For brutal violence and terror, brief nudity, and language
(Retail Price): $28.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 85
(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): 08/14/07
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 Credits Information

(Director): Nimrod Antal
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
When David (Wilson) and Amy

DVD Picture:
Black levels, in the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD, are not as deep as they could be, and even though shadow delineation is adequate, the image can still look relatively flat. This is especially disappointing, considering how dark the movie is from start to finish. Details are resolved well, and edge enhancement is not much of a problem. (Danny Richelieu)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby