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    Groundhog Day


    Special Edition
    Genre: Comedy

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

    Stars:
    Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky & Brian Doyle-Murray

    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
    This Special Edition re-issue includes audio commentary with director Harold Ramis, a documentary (


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 05816
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements.
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 101
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1993
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 01/29/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Harold Ramis
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    Special Notes:
    Disc does not include a DTS Digital Surround soundtrack as specified on the jacket.

    Story Synopsis:
    Bill Murray stars as Phil Connors, an obnoxious, sarcastic television weatherman destined to forecast weather for the rest of his life. While in Punxsutawney to cover Groundhog Day, a severe winter blizzard hits, one that he fails to predict. Stranded with two of his station associates

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits the same pleasing image quality as the previously reviewed DVD (Issue 29). Images are sharp and detailed, with good contrast and shadow delineation. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Minor pixelization and edge enhancement are noticed at times. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    Though the DVD cover has credited a DTS

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