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    Casualties Of War
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 57 (Feb 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Don Harvey, John C. Reilly, John Leguizamo & Thuy Thu Le

    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: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthe.com
    Special Features
    Includes a making-of documentary, deleted scenes, filmographies, and a new interview with Michael J. Fox about his role in the movie.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 06292
    (MPAA Rating): R
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    (Retail Price): $19.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 114
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1989
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 12/11/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Brian DePalma
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    Story Synopsis:
    Based on an actual incident that occurred during the Vietnam War, a girl is taken from her village by five American soldiers. Four of the soldiers rape her, but Private Eriksson (Fox) refuses. The young girl is killed, but not forgotten. Eriksson (Fox) is determined that justice will be done, even if it means standing up to his commanding officer (Penn). This is a study of how morality can become one of the Casualties Of War. (Suzanne Hodges)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD picture exhibits images that are sharp and detailed, though occasionally images appear slightly smeared. Colors are well balanced, and rich, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation appear well balanced. There is occasional edge enhancement and pixelization, but overall the picture is quite satisfying. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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