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    Runaway


    Genre: Science Fiction

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

    Stars:
    Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley & Stan Shaw

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthv.com
    Special Features
    Includes cast & crew biographies and theatrical trailers


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 04699
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer (DVD10)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 100
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1984
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/22/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Michael Crichton
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    Story Synopsis:
    Runaway is writer/director Michael Crichton

    DVD Picture:
    Anything would be considered an improvement over the poorly contrasted, greenish LaserDisc picture reviewed in Issue 11. Viewed alone, the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits nicely rendered visuals that are sharp and detailed. Colors are rich and well balanced, with accurate fleshtones, vibrant hues and deep blacks. The picture is quite solid, though a little dark. Minor pixelization and edge enhancement are apparent, but generally are not distracting. Overall the picture is quite pleasing, especially for its age.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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