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    Deja Vu
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 121 (Jun 2007) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Paula Patton, Bruce Greenwood, Adam Goldberg, Matt Craven, Elden Henson & Jim Caviezel

    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: 3
    Internet Links
    wwwDejaVu.movies.com
    Special Features
    Special features on both the DVD and Blu-ray Disc include a 37-minute Surveillance Window featurette, where you are given the chance to go back in time with the filmmakers for on-set and behind-the-scenes moments just before they happen in the film; five deleted scenes with optional commentary by Director Tony Scott; three extended scenes with optional commentary by Scott; sneak peeks; and up-front ads.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Touchstone Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 50661
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For intense sequences of violence and terror, disturbing images, and some sensuality
    (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): 126
    (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): 04/24/07
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Tony Scott
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    ATF agent Doug Carlin (Washington) is investigating a bombing on a New Orleans ferry, when he is approached by FBI agent Pryzwarra (Kilmer) about a top-secret program they have developed. With a little case of Deja Vu, they are able to look back in time by four-and-a-half days, convincing Carlin that Claire Kuchever (Patton), one of the victims, holds the key to the investigation. (Tricia Spears)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.38:1 DVD, with its warm, desaturated color scheme, matches the storytelling nicely. While the colors are not as vibrant as more realistic-looking presentations, fleshtones still look relatively neutral. Images are generally resolved well, although some pixel breakup and noticeable edge enhancement can make a mess of that, and there are times when the video bit rates can make the picture look soft. Still, this can be a very good picture. (Danny Richelieu)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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