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    Switch, The

    Featured In Issue 156, April 2011

    Picture5
    Sound4.5
    WSR Score4.5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Lionsgate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    29995
    (MPAA Rating):
    PG-13
    (Rating Reason):
    Mature thematic content, sexual material including dialogue, some nudity, drug use and language
    (Retail Price):
    $39.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    101
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2010
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    03/15/11
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Josh Gordon & Will Speck
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    In The Switch, Kassie (Aniston) is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally's (Bateman) objections, decides it's time to have a baby—even if it means doing it herself...with a little help from a charming sperm donor (Wilson). But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie's plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn't discovered until seven years later...when Wally gets acquainted with Kassie's cute—though slightly neurotic—son. Based on the short story "Baster" by Jeffrey Eugenides. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include the behind-the-scenes featurette The Switch Conceived (HD 14:37), nine deleted scenes and an alternate ending with optional intros by Directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck (HD 25:07), bloopers (HD 03:45), and up-front previews.

    The 2.35:1 1080p VC-1 picture is naturally hued throughout and nicely saturated. Fleshtones are perfectly natural in tone. Contrast is well balanced, with deep blacks and revealing shadow delineation. Resolution is terrific, with detailed imagery throughout. This is a really pleasing picture, with great color and resolution. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack, while dialogue focused, is nicely spatial with effective atmospheric sound effects and a music score that extends wide and deep across the soundstage and deep into the surrounds. Dialogue can be effectively integrated spatially, which is impressive, at times. Deep bass is limited and reserved, but the fidelity overall is excellent. This is a very supportive soundtrack that works well. (Gary Reber)

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