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    Sweet And Lowdown


    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 41 (Sept 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Anthony LaPaglia, Brian Markinson, Gretchen Mol, Samantha Morton, Sean Penn, Uma Thurman, James Urbaniak, John Waters

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 2.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthv.com
    Special Features
    Includes cast and crew biographies, the theatrical trailer and bonus trailers for


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 04757
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some substance abuse.
    (Retail Price): $29.95
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 95
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1999
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 06/20/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Woody Allen
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    In the 1930s, Emmet Ray (Penn) was one of the finest jazz guitarists in the world, and Woody Allen pays homage to him in the engaging comedy Sweet And Lowdown. While Emmet has is together in regard to his music, his personal life is another matter indeed. Drinking and womanizing are his off-stage specialties

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a pleasing picture with a beautiful 1930s style and rich, warm hues balanced throughout. Images are sharp and detailed, though a soft, hazy focus is sometimes used. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely rendered as is the overall picture, which will surely please. While not distracting, minor pixelization and minor edge enhancement are apparent.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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