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WSR Detailed DVD Review
How To Get Ahead In Advertising
Criterion
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 53 (Oct 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson, Jacqueline Tong, Susan Wooldridge & John Shrapnel

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

Special Features
Includes a trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): The Criterion Collection
(Catalog Number): CC1574D
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $29.95
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): No
(Running Time In Minutes): 94
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1988
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 07/10/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Bruce Robinson
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
From the moment advertising executive Dennis Bagley

DVD Picture:
The non-anamorphic 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a generally sharp picture, though fine details and clarity are limited. Colors are well balanced, with generally accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. This appears to be a recycled transfer of the LaserDisc, with images only slightly improved. The source element is revealing of dirt and minor film grain. There are some aliasing problems, pixelization and occasionally obtrusive edge enhancement. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby