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    Two-Lane Blacktop


    Limited Edition
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 47 (April 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    James Taylor, Warren Oates, Laurie Bird & Dennis Wilson

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Internet Links
    http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com
    Special Features
    The disc includes audio commentary, biographies, the theatrical trailer, and a short piece on director Monte Hellman; and the tin includes a car keychain, 5 x 7


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): DV11223
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $39.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1971
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
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     Credits Information

    (Director): Monte Hellman
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Controversial, cultish and 1970s cool, Two-Lane Blacktop takes us on an American journey with two drag-racing drifters vieing for each others

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.30:1 DVD, viewed in component video exhibits a picture that is just shy of full color saturation, noticeable in black levels. The picture is sometimes sharp, but lacks detail and clarity. Contrast and shadow delineation are mediocre, with little visual information in the darker scenes. The picture has a dated appearance, with exterior scenes appearing washed out. Minor artifacts are apparent, but there is no distracting pixelization. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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