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    Escape From The Planet Of The Apes


    The Evolution Box Set
    Genre: Science Fiction

    Reviewed In Issue 44 (Dec 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, Eric Braeden & Ricardo Montalban

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    http://www.foxhome.com
    Special Features
    Includes a Web link and theatrical trailers. Only available in a six-disc boxed set (includes the documentary disc


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2000106
    (MPAA Rating): G
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $99.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): No
    (Running Time In Minutes): 98
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1971
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): TBA
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):

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    (Director): DonTaylor
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    Special Notes:
    Only available in a six-disc boxed set (includes the documentary disc

    Story Synopsis:
    Since

    DVD Picture:
    The non-anamorphic DVD is a recycled transfer, exhibiting slightly improved clarity over the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 31. Colors are slightly more refined, and not quite as exaggerated. By comparison, black levels are a shade deeper on the DVD. Fine film grain is revealed throughout, but never to the point where it seems excessive. The dated imagery is wanting in definition, appearing a bit "pasty" and lacking clarity. Some edge enhancement is noticed, but the overall image is quite soft. Minor aliasing problems are apparent, as well as some pixelization. While the picture should surely please fans, it is generally mediocre for the DVD format. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The soundtrack is Dolby

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