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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Used Cars
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 59 (April 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Kurt Russell, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae, Deborah Harmon & Jack Warden

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 2.5
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 3
Internet Links
http://www.cthe.com

Special Features
Includes an entertaining audio commentary with director/co-writer Robert Zemeckis, producer/co-writer Bob Gale, and star Kurt Russell; outtakes; radio & TV promos; production notes; bios; and bonus trailers.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 05851
(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): 104
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1980
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 02/05/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Robert Zemeckis
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Taking obviously cheap, tasteless, yet sometimes hilarious shots at used car salesmen, Robert Zemeckis

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a dated picture, with slightly weak color fidelity. Images are generally soft and smeared, though details in close-up shots can be satisfying. There is some edge enhancement noticed, especially in the higher contrast scenes. Minor shimmering is noticed on occasion. There is considerable film grain and artifacts revealed from the source element. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby