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    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 33 (July/Aug 1999) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    Contains alternate ending, production notes, bios, trailer, film highlights and Web Links.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 20528
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 102
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1989
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 05/99
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Joe Dante
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    The

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced DVD viewed in component video exhibits digital compression artifacts throughout. Though images are sharp and detailed, with good vertical and horizontal resolution, clarity is often compromised by the consistent digital noise throughout. Color fidelity is naturally rendered, with generally natural fleshtones, vibrant, fully saturated colors and deep blacks, though interior scenes can sometimes appear plugged-up. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely rendered, though sometimes wanting in better visual information in the darkest scenes. There is a slight darkness that appears unnatural, even in exterior scenes

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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