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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Frogs


Genre: Horror

Reviewed In Issue 44 (Dec 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Ray Milland, Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark & Adam Roarke

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 1.5
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): 1000986
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 90
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1972
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 09/19/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): George McCowan
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
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DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a dated picture, with images that can be slightly soft and hazy. That said, detail is nicely rendered, especially close ups of those amphibians (and reptiles and creepy crawlies). Though slightly dull and wanting in definition, colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Visual information tends to get lost in the darker scenes. For its age, the picture looks quite good. There are few distractions in the way of pixelization or edge enhancement, though source element artifacts are occasionally bothersome.

Soundtrack:
The Dolby