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    Alarmist, The


    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 32 (May/June 1999) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Mary McCormack, Kate Capshaw

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.cthv.com
    Special Features
    Special features include cast and filmmaker biographies and a trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 03497
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Rated R for sexuality and language.
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 92
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1998
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 02/99
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Evan Dunsky
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    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the play

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced DVD, viewed in component video, exhibits good vertical and horizontal resolution for images that are sharp and detailed throughout. Fine detail is occasionally apparent in facial features and backgrounds. Color fidelity is naturally rendered, though seemingly subdued by a dark character throughout. Minor digital noise and occasional artifacts are apparent. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely rendered for a picture that is generally pleasing throughout. The DVD aspect ratio measures 1.78:1, anamorphic and letterbox.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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