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| Cool Runnings |
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Genre:Comedy
Reviewed In Issue 10 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, Raymond J. Barry, John Candy |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
Walt Disney Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
2325AS |
| (MPAA Rating): |
PG |
| (Retail Price): |
$39.99 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
98 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
Yes |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1993 |
| (LD Release Date): |
04/01/94 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Jon Turteltaub |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Lynn Siefert, Tommy Swerdlow & Michael Goldberg |
| (Story): |
Lynn Siefert & Michael Ritche |
| (Music): |
Hans Zimmer |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
Stephen Marsh |
| (Visual Effects): |
NA |
| (Costume Designer): |
Grania Preston |
| (Editor): |
Bruce Green, ACE |
| (Supervising Sound Editors): |
Mark Mangini |
| (Re-Recording Mixers): |
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| (Executive Producers): |
Christopher Meledandri & Susan B. Landau |
| (Co-Producers): |
NA |
| (Producers): |
Dawn Steel |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.75:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Dolby Stereo A |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Cool Runnings is a heartwarming comedy inspired by the achievements of the first Jamaican bobsled team. Leon plays a sprinter whose dreams of running in the Summer Olympics are dashed when another competitor accidentally trips him during a qualifying race. Rather than wait another four years for his shot, he decides to enter the Winter Games in a very unlikely sport—bobsledding. With the help of a jovial friend (Doug) and an ex-champion bobsledding coach (Candy), the surprising team sets out to achieve their dream, and in the process, earns the respect and a new-found status as media darlings.
LaserDisc Picture:
The picture is framed at 1.75:1. It is very sharp and colorful with excellent color fidelity and contrast. There is no apparent grain or artifacts to mar this terrific transfer.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack features a Jamaican-styled music score that provides a nice surround ambiance and aggressive surround effects.
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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