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    Subway


    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 56 (Jan 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Isabelle Adjani, Christophe (Christopher) Lambert, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru, Jean-Hughes Anglade, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean Bouise & Jean Reno

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
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    Special Features
    Includes bonus trailers.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 06331
    (MPAA Rating): R
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    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 102
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1985
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 11/06/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Luc Besson
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    Story Synopsis:
    Fred (Lambert), a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Subway after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals. Despite being pursued by the henchmen, Fred finds the time to flirt with Helena (Adjani), blow a safe, rob a train, evade the hapless Metro police and start a rock band. Includes filmographies. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a slightly dated picture, with images that are generally sharp, but otherwise wanting in fine definition. Colors seem a bit weak, evident in the blacks, but are otherwise balanced with generally accurate fleshtones. Shimmering details, pixelization, and edge enhancement all contribute distractions to the picture. Overall, the picture quality is nothing to impress your friends with. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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