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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Midway
Collector's Edition
Genre: Drama

Reviewed In Issue 56 (Jan 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook, Toshiro Mifune, Robert Mitchum, Cliff Robertson & Robert Wagner

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.universalstudios.com/home

Special Features
Includes an up-front Universal Studios ad, a making-of documentary, three featurettes, scenes shot for the television version, a photo montage, production notes, and biographies.TL


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
(Catalog Number): 21220
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 131
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): No
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1976
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 10/30/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Jack Smight
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Just six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway was waged in the Pacific. This movie tells the personal stories of the courageous men who fought this battle for both the United States and Japan, as well as chronicling the events leading up to the famous fight which was the turning point for the United States in its battle in the Pacific. Look for Tom Selleck, Dabney Coleman, and Pat Morita in supporting roles. (Tricia Littrell)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture has a dated appearance, with colors that can seem slightly undersaturated at times. Otherwise, hues are well balanced, with generally accurate fleshtones, and undefined blacks. The picture is smooth and solid, except for the battle scenes, which appear to be a mix of stock footage and optical effects, and are revealing of film grain, scratches, and artifacts. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby