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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Vatel
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    G

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.miramax.com
    Special Features
    Includes a


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 21684
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Sexual content and some violence
    (Retail Price): $32.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 103
    (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): 08/07/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Roland Joffe
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Master Steward to bankrupt Prince de Cond

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.30:1 DVD exhibits rich and well balanced colors, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Images are sharp, with excellent detail into the intricate period costumes and sets. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely balanced for a natural appearance. A trace of edge enhancement is noticed, but otherwise there are few distractions. A fe flecks of dirt are noticed in the source element. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    Reason #26 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    Before WSR, there was a 4:3 picture tube. After WSR, there is a nice 65 inch widescreen rear projection TV. However, it's only a beginning, because WSR started a dream. The reality looks crisper and clearer now, even the sound is more precise and enveloping. Widescreen Review: P5/S5, one's critic’s composite: 5. Thank you, WSR. Keep up the excellent work!

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