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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Empire Of The Sun
Genre: Drama

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

Stars:
John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers & Christian Bale

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

Special Features
Includes a chaptered 49-minute behind-the-scenes documentary


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
(Catalog Number): 11753
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer/Dual Layer (DVD14)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 153
(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): 11/06/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Steven Spielberg
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Based on J.G. Ballard

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is slightly soft and hazy, but generally nicely detailed. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones, and deep blacks. Contrast seems slightly low at times, but shadow delineation is nicely rendered. There is occasional edge enhancement, which can be bothersome, and pixelization can give the picture a

Soundtrack:
The DVD soundtrack is remastered Dolby

This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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