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    Bikini Beach


    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 43 (Nov 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Martha Hyer, Harvey Lembeck, John Ashley, Don Rickles, Keenan Wynn, Candy Johnson, Donna Loren, Little Stevie Wonder, The Pyramids, The Exciters Band

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: NA
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    Special Features
    Includes the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 1000977
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): No
    (Running Time In Minutes): 100
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1964
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/05/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): William Asher
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Bikini Beach is where

    DVD Picture:
    The 2.35:1 DVD is not anamorphically enhanced (even though the disc label states that it is), but the picture is really great! Images are generally sharp. Colors are nicely balanced with accurate fleshtones, rich hues and deep blacks. Though fine detail is a bit wanting, the colors are fantastic. Sourced from a print, artifacts and scratches are apparent, but there are no major distractions for a picture that can be quite pleasing.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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