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    Last Castle, The
    Genre: Drama

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

    Stars:
    Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo, Clifton Collins, Jr. & Delroy Lindo

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 4
    DD Sound Rating: 4.5
    DTS Sound Rating: 5
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.thelastcastle.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary with director Rod Lurie, a 15-minute HBO


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): DreamWorks Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 89870
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Language and violence
    (Retail Price): $26.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 131
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/05/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Rod Lurie
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    Story Synopsis:
    General Eugene Irwin (Redford) finds himself court martialed and incarcerated in The Last Castle, a maximum security military prison that strips him of his stars and equips him with prison garb. Iron-fisted warden Colonel Winter (Gandolfini) does not lay out the red carpet for Irwin, revealing his own brand of justice by ordering prisoners to be killed when he deems it necessary. It isn

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.40:1 DVD exhibits images that are sharp and detailed, though some scenes in the film appear to be softly focused. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. Hues often have a desaturated look surrounding the inmates, while the officers

    Soundtrack:
    This DVD features Dolby

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