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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Blue Hawaii


Genre: Musical

Reviewed In Issue 40 (July/Aug 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters

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

Special Features
Includes the theatrical trailer


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 37141
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 101
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1961
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 05/02/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Norman Taurog
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Elvis Presley surfs, sings and swings his way through 1961

DVD Picture:
When compared to the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 30, the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits improved image quality in sharpness and color fidelity. The colors are nicely balanced and rich, with deep, pure blacks. Minor edge enhancement, fine film grain and artifacts are revealed throughout. When compared, the image quality is a dramatic improvement, but viewed alone, the picture is dated and mediocre overall.

Soundtrack:
The Dolby