MOVIE |
I was quite dubious about this movie, I noticed that it was written by the same
pair who wrote Father's Day and you know how I felt about that one. Well I was quite
pleased with this one.
The story revolves around Doug Kinney (Michael Keaton) who is a
construction supervisor and who never has enough time for his family. Then one day he is
given a strange offer. Doe's he want to clone himself? At first Doug is hesitant but
eventually he comes around and he clones himself. The second Doug is more tough and has
less feelings. Sounds all fine. The clone works and Doug does his relaxation thing.
At
first it all goes well, but then Doug needs another clone to look after the family, so
along comes Doug 3 a sensitive new age guy type. By now the movie becomes a little
formulaic but has enough little twists and fun parts too keep it going. Michael Keaton
really does hold this movie together as you will see with Doug 4, it shows how funny he
can be. Highly Recommended.
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VIDEO |
This is becoming the norm with Columbia/Tri-Star, a near perfect transfer. There doesn't seem to be any noticeable noise or
major problems in the print. in fact I would go so far as to say this is a reference
quality disc.
Multiplicity is framed at 2:35:1 and is 16:9 enhanced.
This is a single-sided,
single-layer disc.
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AUDIO |
A few sound formats on this disc, including DD5.1 English & French, plus
English Dolby Surround 2.0. I listened to the English DD5.1 track and I would say it's
uneventful.
There is not much use if any really of the surround channel and the .1 channel
had a 2 hour nap. It is mainly mixed towards the front soundstage. A little disappointing.
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EXTRAS |
Nada, just the Dolby Digital Trailer and the Theatrical Trailer and that's your
lot. But I forgive you again Columbia, because your discs are just so darn good.
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FINAL THOUGHTS |
What a fun little buy. Light-hearted disc, great picture, great acting. Well
worth the money. |
REVIEW
EQUIPMENT
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Display:
48" Sony RPTV.
DVD Player: Panasonic A350 Player using S-Video Cables.
Receiver: Pioneer VSX-D508
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.
Speakers: Accusound speaker
system. |
Copyright © 2000 by [Roger
Ward].
Revised: 25 May 2000 20:26:09 +1100
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Region
Coding: |
Region
4 |
No of
Discs: |
1 |
OFLC Rating |
PG |
Running
Time: |
113
Mins |
Case
Type: |
Keep
Case |
Release
Date: |
15/12/1998 |
Catalog
Number: |
D24250 |
List
Price: |
$34.95 |
Distributor: |
Columbia/Tri-Star |
Disc
Format: |
PAL |
Disc
Type: |
Label
Only |
Disc
Format: |
SS-SL |
Chapters: |
28 |
Macrovision: |
Yes |
Manufacturer: |
Sony
DVD Center |
Aspect
Ratio:
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2:35:1 |
Anamorphic: |
Yes |
Film
Format: |
35mm |
Dolby
Digital:
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5.1
Surround
2.0
Surround |
DTS: |
None |
PCM
Stereo: |
None |
Other: |
None |
Languages:
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English
French |
Subtitles: |
Yes |
Audio
Commentary: |
None |
Theatrical
Trailer: |
Yes |
Teaser
Trailer: |
None |
TV
Spots: |
None |
Dolby
Trailer: |
City
Trailer |
Documentary: |
None |
Cast
& Crew Bios: |
None |
Deleted
Scenes: |
None |
Music
Videos: |
None |
DVD Rom
Content: |
None |
Collectable
Booklet: |
None |
Scene
Access: |
Yes |
Animated
Menus: |
None |
Production
Notes: |
None |
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