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Bonfire Of The Vanities


Genre: Dark Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 43 (Nov 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Kim Cattrall, Saul Rubinek, Alan King, Morgan Freeman

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 2
Internet Links
http://www.warnervideo.com

Special Features
None


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 12048
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Rated R for language.
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 126
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1990
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 11/23/99
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Brian De Palma
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Story Synopsis:
With an all-star cast, respected director, and a best-selling book by Tom Wolfe behind it, you

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a "hard" appearance that distracts from what is otherwise a sharp picture. While colors are rich, the picture has a dark character that demands viewing in a completely blackened room. Overall, the picture is unimpressive, with apparent edge enhancement and pixelization to provide ample distraction. Fine details shimmer making for a downright mediocre visual experience altogether.

Soundtrack:
The soundtrack, in Dolby