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    Sexy Beast
    Genre: Thriller

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

    Stars:
    Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman, Cavan Kendall, Julianne White, Alvaro Monje & James Fox

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.foxhome.com
    htttp://www.foxsearchlight.com
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by Ben Kingsley and producer Jeremy Thomas, and a featurette.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 2002674
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Pervasive language, strong violence, and some sexuality
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 89
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2000
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/12/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Jonathon Glazer
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Special Notes:
    DVD jacket erroneously claims the movie is presented in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio.

    Story Synopsis:
    A reformed gangster and ex-convict, Gary (Winstone) is living a peaceful life with his wife in sun-soaked rural Spain. His bliss, however, is interrupted by the arrival of his former crimmie (Kingsley), a

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD (mistakenly listed as 1.85:1 on the packaging) exhibits pleasing image quality, with rich and well balanced colors, natural fleshtones, and deep blacks. Images are sharp, with nicely rendered detail at times, though some scenes seem a bit smeared. Contrast and shadow delineation are well balanced. Edge enhancement is minimal, as is pixelization. There are a few source element artifacts noticed. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The driving element of this Dolby

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