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    Big Hit, The

    Featured In Issue 114, November 2006

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    15415
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    For violence, pervasive language and some sexuality.
    (Retail Price):
    $28.95
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Single Layer (BD-25)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    91
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    1998
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    09/19/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Che-Kirk Wong
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    Dolby Digital 5.1
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    The Big Hit follows the professional and romantic misadventures of Mel (Mark Wahlberg), a beleaguered hitman who is drawn—along with his professional associates (Lou Diamond Philips, Bokeem Woodbine, Antonio Sabato, Jr. and Robin Dunne)—into a quick and seemingly easy weekend kidnap job that goes sour. (Laurie Sevano)

    Special features include commentary with Director Kirk Wong and Executive Producer Terence Chang, commentary with Screenwriter Ben Ramsey, and previews.

    The MPEG-2-encoded 1.85:1 Blu-ray Disc picture features natural flesh tones and impressive detail, although compression and source element artifacts can become a slight distraction. (Danny Richelieu)

    The uncompressed linear PCM soundtrack is exciting, with well-placed phantom images, good panning around the room, and fantastic fidelity. (Danny Richelieu)

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