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    WSR Detailed DVD Review
    Waiting For Guffman
    Genre: Comedy

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

    Stars:
    Lewis Arquette, Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, Matt Keeslar, Eugene Levy, Catherine O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.warnervideo.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by Christopher Guest & Eugene Levy, deleted scenes (with optional commentary), cast & crew bios and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): C2526
    (MPAA Rating): R
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    (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): 84
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1996
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/21/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Christopher Guest
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Waiting For Guffman is a madcap

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD appropriately exhibits documentary-style filmmaking. Overall, images are sharp and detailed. colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. there is a preponderance of edge enhancement apparent, as well as shimmering details, and some pixelization to distract. At best, the picture is generally pleasing, and preferred to the LaserDisc. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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