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    Scout, The
    Genre: Comedy

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

    Stars:
    Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser, Dianne Wiest, Anne Twomey, Lane Smith & Michael Rapaport

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.foxhome.com
    Special Features
    Includes irritating


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2001948
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
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    (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): 102
    (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): 10/02/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Michael Ritchie
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    The Scout, based on the New Yorker article by Roger Angell, is a comedic baseball movie with Albert Brooks as Al Percolo, a veteran scout for the New York Yankees who is sent to Mexico to find a star player. He finds the gifted player in Steve Nebraska (Brendan Fraser) who has a pitching speed of 100 mph and is an expert at hitting, the fastest Al has ever seen. Al returns to America and the Yankees triumph with his discovery. While the Yankees are suitably impressed by Nebraska

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits sharp and detailed images, with good contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are rich and well balanced, with a natural appearance, accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. There is a bit of pixelization, shimmering details, and occasional edge enhancement. By comparison, the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 13, is soft and undefined. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    Reason #26 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    Before WSR, there was a 4:3 picture tube. After WSR, there is a nice 65 inch widescreen rear projection TV. However, it's only a beginning, because WSR started a dream. The reality looks crisper and clearer now, even the sound is more precise and enveloping. Widescreen Review: P5/S5, one's critic’s composite: 5. Thank you, WSR. Keep up the excellent work!

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