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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Men Of War


Genre: Action Adventure

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

Stars:
Dolph Lundgren

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

Special Features
None.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Dimension Home Video
(Catalog Number): 21355
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(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): 1994
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 11/14/00
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Perry Lang
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Nicholas Gunnar (Lundgren) and a team of ex-Special Forces mercenaries are Men Of War: hired to carry out a secret operation and overtake a tropical island that is loaded with precious jade. Once there, the men realize how corrupt their operation is, they change their allegiances to defend the islanders.

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a sharp and detailed picture, though at times images appear slightly hard-edged. Colors are rich, with nicely balanced fleshtones, and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation appear natural. The source element is revealing of a bit of grain, and a few minor artifacts. Pixelization and edge enhancement are noticed, but the picture should be generally pleasing. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby