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Next Best Thing, The


Genre: Romantic Comedy

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

Stars:
Rupert Everett, Madonna, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Vartan, Josef Somer, Malcolm Stumpf, Lynn Redgrave

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.paramount.com/homevideo

Special Features
Includes cast and crew interviews, Madonna


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 33422
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Rating Reason):

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, partial nudity and language.
(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 107
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 2000
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 08/29/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): John Schlesinger
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Okay, I know that Rupert Everett is gay...everyone on the planet knows he

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a very pleasing picture, with images that are sharp and detailed throughout. Colors are easy-on-the-eyes, exhibiting nice balance, natural fleshtones and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely rendered, with good gradation of visual information in the darker scenes. There is occasional edge enhancement and a bit of pixelization apparent, but nothing too distracting from the overall image. Though the image is very appealing, it lacks that fine line of clarity that makes for an eye-popping picture.

Soundtrack:
The Dolby