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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Absence Of The Good


    Genre: Thriller

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

    Stars:
    Stephen Baldwin, Rob Knepper, Shawn Huff, Allen Garfield, Silas Weir Mitchell, Tyne Daly

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: NA
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    Special Features
    Includes the theatrical trailer and bonus trailer for


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 04734
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated R for violence and language.
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1999
    (Theatrical Release): No
    (Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
    (DVD Release Date): 02/08/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): John Flynn
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Absence Of The Good stars Stephen Baldwin as Detective Caleb Barnes (Baldwin) is still wallowing in the grief that has gripped him since his young son was shot to death at his school. He finds solace in throwing all of his thoughts into his work, so when he is assigned to investigate a baffling series of seemingly unrelated murders, it becomes a near obsession. Stephen Baldwin does a fine job portraying a tortured father and dedicated cop, and it is always a pleasure to see Tyne Daly who plays Dr. Marcia Lyons, a psychiatrist assisting Barnes with the case. (Laurie Sevano)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a moderately good picture that is sharp with good detail, but is also grimy with revealed film grain throughout. Some scenes are soft and hazy. The picture is slightly dark, but colors are balanced with natural fleshtones and deep blacks. Edge enhancement, artifacts and pixelization are apparent for a picture that can look pleasing, but also "digital."

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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