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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Empire Records


Genre: Comedy Drama

Reviewed In Issue 49 (June 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Anthony LaPaglia, Maxwell Caulfield, Debi Mazar, Rory Cochrane, Johnny Whitworth, Robin Tunney, Renee Zellweger & Liv Tyler

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.warnervideo.com

Special Features
Includes biographies and the theatrical trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 14169
(MPAA Rating): PG13
(Rating Reason):

Rated PG13 for sexual situations, language and a drug issue.
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 90
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1995
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 04/03/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Allan Moyle
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Since 1959, Empire Records has been serving up

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture is sharp and detailed, with nicely rendered depth, contrast, and shadow delineation. Colors are rich and vibrant, with well-balanced fleshtones and deep blacks. There is a bit of pixelization apparent, as well as edge enhancement, creating a digital appearance at times. Minor source element artifacts are scattered throughout the picture. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The sonic presentation is a Dolby