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    Odd Couple, The


    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 46 (Mar 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthaw

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homevideo
    Special Features
    Includes the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 08026
    (MPAA Rating): G
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): No
    (Running Time In Minutes): 105
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1968
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 12/12/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Gene Saks
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    Story Synopsis:
    What happens when two divorced men start sharing an apartment? When it

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is a nice improvement over the muddy, slightly dark and oversaturated LaserDisc picture reviewed in Issue 18. Viewed alone, the DVD exhibits color fidelity that is nicely balanced, with natural fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp, with good clarity and background definition. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely rendered throughout. Though dated, the solid picture should surely please throughout. Edge enhancement is occasional, as are minor shimmering artifacts and pixelization. Minor source element artifacts are apparent. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The remastered Dolby

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