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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Humor, Profanity, Sexual Situations Movie Release: 2003 DVD Release: 01/06/2004 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 45 mins Studio: MGM Total Copies: 115 Genres: Thriller, Crime Thriller, Police Detective Film See Also: Out of Time [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director Carl Franklin and actor Denzel Washington team up again (following 1995's Devil in a Blue Dress) for the crime thriller Out of Time. Washington stars as Matt Lee Whitlock, the well-respected chief of police in a quiet Florida community. While in the process of getting a divorce from fellow detective Alexandra (Eva Mendez), Matt engages in an affair with his high school sweetheart Anne (Sanaa Lathan). Unfortunately, Anne is married to the extremely jealous Chris (Dean Cain), a former pro football player who works as a security guard. After a major murder occurs in the community, Matt finds himself the main suspect. With the help of his medical examiner pal Chae (John Billingsley), Matt must solve the case before he is found guilty himself. Out of Time premiered at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Denzel Washington - Matt Lee Whitlock
Eva Mendes - Alexandra Diaz Cole
Sanaa Lathan - Ann Merai Harrison
Dean Cain - Chris Harrison
John Billingsley - Chae

Fairly conventional as a thriller, this Denzel Washington vehicle doesn't hide it's clichés, but this disc makes a good movie all the more watchable. While the 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack is not what one would hope for, with most sound centered up front and very insignificant use of the surrounds, the 2.35:1 transfer, anamorphic of course, is exceptional. Color is vibrant and perfectly saturated, while detail is impeccable. Skin tones also stand out as a highlight with this DVD. These are the type of images that is expected, especially for a recent film, from any studio, including MGM, and they have done an extraordinary job. Where this disc falters, particularly as it's labeled a Special Edition, are the supplements. The scene-specific commentary from director Carl Franklin is its main asset. His affable approach is very easy to listen to, and always informing. Not nearly as interesting is an 11-minute press kit featurette that hardly delves into the production, yet is still worth watching. Three screen tests of Sanaa Lathan and two from Dean Cain are also offered, as is the theatrical trailer for this film, Barbershop, and AntiTrust, as well as other MGM titles. Rounding things out are two outtakes, some character profiles, and a standard photo gallery. Despite the flaws of the disc and the movie, this is a combination that is certainly worth checking out. ~ Trent Fordham, All Movie Guide