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    Melvin And Howard


    Anchor Bay
    Genre: Comedy Drama

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

    Stars:
    Paul Le Mat, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Jack Kehoe, Michael J. Pollard & Pamela Reed

    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: 4.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by the director and production designer, cast & crew biographies and the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): DV10923
    (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): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 95
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1980
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 10/99
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Jonathan Demme
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Winner of two Academy Awards

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture is solid, but has a slightly dark character throughout. Images are generally sharp, but fine detail and clarity are wanting. Colors are balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are mediocre, with the darker scenes wanting in more visual information. Still, the picture is solid, with few distractions in the way of pixelization and artifacts. Overall, the picture is generally pleasing at best.

    Soundtrack:
    The soundtrack is Dolby

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