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    Toys
    Genre: Comedy Drama

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

    Stars:
    Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, Joan Cusack, Robin Wright, LL Cool J & Donald O

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 2.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.foxhome.com
    Special Features
    Includes an up-front Fox ad, and the cool pop-up-book-style menus lead to a featurette, trailers and TV spots.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2002053
    (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): 122
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1992
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 10/16/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Barry Levinson
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Toys is an odd combination of drama, comedy, and musical with a touch of horror. Writer/producer/director Barry Levinson has created a masterpiece of screen design full of stunning visual delights and colorful sets. Production designer Ferdinando Scarfiotti and a team of visionary artists have produced a bold experiment in art direction. The action takes place at the Zevo toy factory when the founder, Kenneth Zevo (Donald O

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture exhibits improvements in detail and contrast when compared to the LaserDisc. Images are generally sharp and at times finely detailed. Colors are rich and vibrant, with well balanced fleshtones and deep blacks. There is a natural quality about the picture, with the plastic toys exhibiting realistic hues to compliment the smooth, shiny textures. The picture is clean, with few distractions and should surely please. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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