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    Bad Santa
    Director's Cut
    Genre: Dark Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 114 (Nov 2006) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham, Brett Kelly, Lauren Tom, John Ritter & Bernie Mac

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
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    Special Features
    Special features include commentary by Director Terry Zwigoff and Editor Robert Hoffman, four deleted and alternate scenes, a 9-1/2-minute behind-the-scenes featurette, four minutes of outtakes, sneak peeks, and up-front ads.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Dimension Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 50365
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For pervasive language, strong sexual content, and some violence
    (Retail Price): $19.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 88
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2003
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 10/10/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Terry Zwigoff
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Special Notes:
    Also available in a "Badder Santa" Unrated edition.

    Story Synopsis:
    Willie T. Stoke (Thornton) is a womanizing, potty-mouthed drunk working as a mall Santa Claus during the holiday season. But this Bad Santa also moonlights as a thief in his workplace with his elf friend Marcus (Cox). While the mall

    DVD Picture:
    Like the previous DVD releases, the anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a colorful picture, with rich hues. Sharpness is satisfactory, but finer details are a bit lacking. (Gary Reber)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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