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    8 1/2
    Criterion
    Genre: Comedy Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 58 (Mar 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimee & Sandra Milo

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 5
    Internet Links
    http://www.criterionco.com
    Special Features
    The Criterion Collection has prepared another fine Special Edition DVD with this release of 8 1/2, offering the film as a two-disc set. In addition to the classic film, supplements found on Disc One include a seven-minute introduction by filmmaker and former Monty Python member Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys, The Fisher King), who discusses how Federico Fellini


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): The Criterion Collection
    (Catalog Number): EIG020
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
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    (Retail Price): $39.95
    (DVD Type): Two-Disc Set/DVD-9 x2
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 138
    (Color Type): Black & White
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1963
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 12/04/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

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    (Director): Federico Fellini
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    Story Synopsis:
    Winning a 1963 Academy Award

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture is a fine restoration effort, with the black-and-white images rendered in a well-balanced gray scale. Images are sharp, and detail is nicely rendered. There are very few artifacts, though some of the larger, more noticeable ones are still apparent from the source element. Edgge enhancement can be a problem at times, but otherwise this is a very satisfying transfer. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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