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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Beethoven


Genre: Family

Reviewed In Issue 42 (Oct 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Michaela Gallo, Joe Pichler, Michael Ciccolini, Jamie Marsh, Frank Gorshin, Danielle Wiener & Stanley, Wrangler and Zach The Dogs

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.universalstudios.com/home

Special Features
Extras include production notes, the theatrical trailer, Web links, cast and crew biographies and production notes that discuss animals as actors and doggy drool!


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
(Catalog Number): 20775
(MPAA Rating): G
(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): 99
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): No
(Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
(DVD Release Date): 07/25/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): David Mickey Evans
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
The slobber is flyin

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a pleasing picture that is sharp and detailed, with excellent contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones, vibrant hues and deep blacks. Some scenes are a bit wanting in dimension. Minor pixelization and artifacts are noticed, but overall, the picture is nicely rendered.

Soundtrack:
The Dolby