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    Eye Of The Needle


    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 49 (June 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove & Philip Martin Brown

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 1.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.mgm.com/dvd
    Special Features
    Includes a production notes booklet and the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 907991
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): No
    (Running Time In Minutes): 111
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1981
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 01/18/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Richard Marquand
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Eye Of The Needle, based on the novel by Ken Follett, is an erotically charged thriller combining romance and intrigue in World War II-torn England. When a villainous German spy known as

    DVD Picture:
    While not anamorphically enhanced, the 1.85:1 DVD exhibits dramatic improvements in sharpness and contrast over the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 24. Viewed alone, the picture is generally sharp and defined, with nicely rendered contrast. While shadow delineation is good, many of the darker scenes appear undefined. Colors are well balanced, with generally accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. There are minor aliasing problems noticed on occasion. Artifacts and film grain inherent in the source element are revealed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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