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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    First Sunday


    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 132 (June 2008) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Ice Cube, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Loretta Devine, Michael Beach, Keith David, Regina Hall, Malinda Williams & Chi McBride

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
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    Special Features
    Special features include a feature commentary track by Writer/Director David E. Talbert, 14 deleted scenes with optional commentary from Talbert, a four-minute gag reel, two outtake scenes, David E. Talbert


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 22636
    (MPAA Rating): PG-13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 For language some sexual humor and brief drug references
    (Retail Price): $28.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2008
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 05/06/08
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): David E. Talbert
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    When petty criminal Durell (Ice Cube) is told by his ex-girlfriend and baby-momma that he has one week to pay her the $17,000 she needs to clear her mounting debt, or she will be forced to move herself and Durell Jr. (C.J. Sanders) out of state, he hatches a desperate plot to rob his neighborhood church

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.83:1 DVD exhibits a decent picture quality with bright, vibrant colors, but fleshtones have a pinkish hue and the image can have a somewhat hazy appearance. Black levels are relatively elevated, but shadow delineation is nicely rendered. Whites can bloom, but contrast is generally well balanced. Resolution isn

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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