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WSR Detailed DVD Review
RoboCop


MGM/R-Rated
Genre: Science Fiction

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

Stars:
Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
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): 1002565
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(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): 1987
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 10/02/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Paul Verhoeven
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Peter Weller stars as the slain police officer turned into a cyborg, struggling to reclaim his memory and avenge his own death. This is a brutally violent story of sadistic crime in Old Detroit. Part man, part machine, all cop

DVD Picture:
Compared to the previously released non-anamorphic DVD, this new anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits smoother images. Colors are generally well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep black. Contrast and shadow delineation should be satisfactory. There is also an inferiority on the new version, which is confirmed by its absence on the non-anamorphic DVD: noise reduction. While providing a perceived

Soundtrack:
The Dolby