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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Prancer
Genre: Family

Reviewed In Issue 55 (Dec 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Sam Elliott, Cloris Leachman, Rutanya Alda, Abe Vigoda, Ariana Richards, Michael Constantine & Rebecca Harrell

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.mgm.com/dvd

Special Features
Includes a trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1002377
(MPAA Rating): G
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $14.95
(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): 1989
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 10/02/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): John Hancock
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Jessica Riggs (Harrell) is a talkative little girl, desperately in need of some attention. When she discovers an injured reindeer in the woods, she becomes convinced that it is the one, the only Prancer. So, the lonely little girl takes it upon herself to nurse Prancer back to health. But when the town gets wind of what

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits image quality that should be quite pleasing for the whole family. Images are sharp and detailed with nicely rendered contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are well balanced, with natural fleshtones, rich hues and deep blacks. Edge enhancement and pixelization are occasionally noticed. The source element is revealing of minor artifacts and film grain at times, but overall, the picture is quite solid and should surely please. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby