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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Things Are Tough All Over


Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 52 (Sept 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Richard

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: NR
DD Sound Rating: NR
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
Internet Links
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 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 05858
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $19.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 90
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1982
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 06/12/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Thomas K. Avildsen
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
After losing their jobs at a Chicago car wash, and failing as a lounge act, Cheech and Chong are hired by Arab brothers Habib and Mr. Slyman, to drive a limousine to Las Vegas. What the boys don

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD exhibits a picture that can be sharp and detailed, though many scenes are a bit soft and smeared. Colors are a bit dated, but well balanced, with generally accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Some minor shimmering is noticed in finer details from time to time. Edge enhancement is detected at times, for a hard-edged appearance. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby